Company Formation Services in Dubai
Company formation services in Dubai cover everything between deciding to start a company and holding a licence, visas and a bank account. EZONE advises on the right jurisdiction, prepares and submits the applications and follows each one through, so you deal with one team instead of several authorities.
Key takeaways
- A formation provider handles advice, applications, approvals, visas and the first bank and tax steps.
- The right structure depends on where your customers are, your activity and your budget.
- Ask for an itemised quote that separates service fees from government fees.
- No provider can guarantee a licence or a bank account, because the authorities and banks decide.
What Our Company Formation Services Include
| Stage | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | Choose mainland, free zone or offshore and the right activity | EZONE adviser |
| Trade name | Check availability and reserve the name | EZONE submits, authority approves |
| Licence | Application, initial approvals, constitutional documents | EZONE prepares, you sign |
| Office space | Tenancy, flexi-desk or free zone lease | EZONE arranges, you choose |
| Visas | Establishment card, residence visas, medical and Emirates ID | EZONE and the authorities |
| Bank account | Introduction, application support and document review | EZONE supports, the bank decides |
| Tax | Corporate tax registration and VAT where required | EZONE supports, the FTA decides |
Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore: Which Structure?
A mainland licence lets you trade directly across the UAE. A free zone licence suits companies that serve international clients or want a lower entry cost. An offshore company holds assets and does not trade from a UAE office. Our guide to mainland vs free zone vs offshore explains the trade-offs, and our comparison by emirate shows where each option fits.
Starting packages are Ajman free zone from AED 5,555, SPC from AED 5,750, RAKEZ from AED 6,010, offshore from AED 7,750, Dubai free zone (Meydan) from AED 12,500, Dubai mainland from AED 14,626 and Abu Dhabi mainland from AED 14,910. Your final cost depends on the activity, workspace and number of visas. The cost calculator gives you a figure for your case.
How to Choose a Company Formation Provider
- Is the quote itemised? Service fees and government fees should be listed separately.
- Do they ask about your business first? A good provider asks about activity, customers and visas before recommending a zone.
- Do they cover every route? You want advice on mainland, free zone and offshore, not only one.
- What happens after the licence? Visas, bank and tax registration are part of the job. See our guide to the first 30 days after your licence.
- Can you reach a named person? Tracking an application is easier with one contact.
- Are the promises realistic? Treat guaranteed approvals and very low prices with caution.
How the Process Works
- Free consultation. We learn what you do and where your customers are.
- Structure and activity. We recommend a jurisdiction and confirm the activity code.
- Documents. You send passports and the basic company details, and we prepare the rest.
- Licence issued. The timeline varies by authority, see our guide to how long company formation takes.
- Visas, bank and tax. We continue with bank account opening and corporate tax registration.
Want the detail behind each step? Read our full guide to company formation in Dubai, our guide to business setup in Dubai and our page on business setup consultants in Dubai.
After Formation: Ongoing Support
Many companies keep us on for renewals, visas and government paperwork through our PRO services. Our sister site covers digital banks vs traditional banks for a new company account, and companyformationinuae.com has more guidance on formation and compliance.
Ready to start? Book a free consultation and an EZONE advisor will recommend a structure for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Services that take you from the idea to a licensed company, covering jurisdiction advice, applications, approvals, visas and the first bank and tax steps.
Packages start from AED 5,555 depending on the jurisdiction. The final cost depends on your activity, workspace and number of visas, and a good quote lists government fees separately.
Often not for the first steps, although some authorities and banks need a visit later. Read our guide to starting a business in Dubai without living there.
Yes, in free zones and, for most activities, on the mainland. Our guide to UAE LLC foreign ownership explains the rules.
We prepare and support the application, but the bank makes the decision, and nobody can guarantee approval.
Passport copies, a clear description of the activity and your planned structure. We confirm the full list for your jurisdiction.
