Practical, current guides on forming a UAE company, what it really costs, staying on the right side of corporate tax, and getting a Golden Visa. No jargon, real AED figures, and the same honest advice we'd give a paying client on the phone.
The two questions almost everyone asks first: how do I actually register a company here, and what's the true all-in bill?
A step-by-step walkthrough — jurisdiction, activity, name, licence, visas, bank and tax registration — with realistic timelines for each stage.
Read the guide →Establishment cards, deposits, PRO fees and the AED 8,000–15,000 renewal nobody quotes you. An itemised example so you avoid bill-shock.
See the real numbers →Which structure actually fits your customers, office needs and visa plans — a plain-English comparison with a decision table.
Compare the three →The UAE isn't tax-free any more. Here's what small businesses actually owe, and when.
The 9% rate above AED 375,000, the free-zone 0% QFZP question, registration deadlines, the AED 10,000 penalty and Small Business Relief — sorted.
Understand your tax →Our transparent, itemised package pricing — setup, per-visa cost and the Year-2 renewal, all published on the page.
See our pricing →Answer a few questions and get a ballpark figure before you speak to anyone — no email wall to see the number.
Estimate my cost →A company is often the start. For many founders and professionals, long-term residency is the real goal.
Who qualifies — investor, AED 2m property, entrepreneur, skilled professional and talent routes — the benefits, documents and how the process really runs.
Check the routes →Our service page: we check your eligibility, prepare the file and manage the nomination through ICP or GDRFA to approval.
Start your application →Not sure where to begin? Start with the big picture on mainland, free zone and offshore setups and how we run each.
Explore setup options →Send us a message and a Dubai-based advisor will answer — no call-centre script, no obligation. We'll tell you honestly which setup fits, even when it's the cheaper one.