UAE Company Formation · Facilitated via our Dubai partner network
दुबई में कंपनी रजिस्ट्रेशन
दुबई में कंपनी बनाते समय मेनलैंड और फ़्री ज़ोन में से चुनना होता है। हम अपने UAE पार्टनर नेटवर्क के ज़रिए सही विकल्प चुनने, सेटअप, वीज़ा और बैंक अकाउंट में मदद करते हैं।
- Foreign Ownership (Free Zone)
- 100%
- Typical Setup Time
- 1-3 weeks
- Across UAE Free Zones
- Partner network
- Starting From
- ₹49,999 + GST
- Partner Network — across multiple UAE free zones and mainland channels
- Mainland & Free Zone — guidance on which structure fits your business
- Banking Introductions — support opening a UAE corporate bank account
- End-to-End Documentation — from name reservation to licence issuance
Explore Dubai Company Registration
Share your business plan and our team will recommend mainland or free zone, and connect you with our UAE partner.
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- Jurisdiction
- United Arab Emirates
- A separate legal and regulatory jurisdiction from India
- Structure options
- Mainland LLC, Free Zone FZE/FZCO
- Choice depends on your activity and target market
- Foreign ownership
- Up to 100%
- For most mainland activities since the 2021 reforms, and always in free zones
- Local sponsor
- Required for select mainland activities only
- Most commercial/professional activities no longer need one
- Corporate tax
- 0% up to AED 375,000, 9% above
- Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, applicable for tax periods starting on or after 1 June 2023
- Personal income tax
- Nil
- UAE does not levy personal income tax on individuals
- Typical setup time
- 1-3 weeks
- Varies significantly by free zone, activity, and document readiness
- Our starting fee
- ₹49,999
- Varies hugely by free zone, licence type, and visa quota
What does company registration in Dubai involve?
Dubai, and the UAE more broadly, is a common next step for Indian entrepreneurs looking to trade internationally, hold assets outside India, or access banking and payment infrastructure that is harder to set up from an Indian entity alone. This is entirely a UAE regulatory process - governed by UAE federal law and the rules of the specific emirate or free zone authority - and is separate from any Indian company law or tax filing. We facilitate it as a partner service, working with UAE-based formation specialists, rather than acting as a UAE regulator ourselves.
There are two broad routes. A mainland company is licensed by the Department of Economic Development (DED) of the relevant emirate, can trade freely within the UAE local market and take on government contracts, and - following UAE's 2021 foreign ownership reforms - allows 100% foreign ownership for most commercial and professional activities (a local service agent is still required for a narrower list of activities, without them taking an ownership stake). A free zone company is registered with one of the UAE's many free zone authorities (such as IFZA, DMCC, or RAKEZ, to name a few well-known ones), always allows 100% foreign ownership, and is typically faster and cheaper to set up - but historically trades outside the UAE mainland unless it obtains an additional permit or works through a distributor.
Since June 2023, the UAE has levied a federal corporate tax under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022: 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000, and 9% on income above that threshold, for tax periods starting on or after 1 June 2023. A qualifying free zone company can still access a 0% rate on "qualifying income" if it meets the free zone's conditions, but its non-qualifying income is taxed at 9% without the benefit of the AED 375,000 threshold. This sits alongside the UAE's long-standing position of no personal income tax on individuals. Tax treatment, licence fees, and visa quotas vary by free zone and activity, so we quote and structure this after understanding your specific business - not with a single fixed package.
Mainland vs Free Zone: which should you choose?
This is the first decision in setting up a Dubai company, and it depends mainly on whether you need to trade directly within the UAE local market.
Mainland Company
Up to 100% for most activities (2021 reforms); local service agent needed for a narrower list
Free Zone Company
Always 100% foreign-owned
| पहलू | Mainland Company | Free Zone Company |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | कमी: Up to 100% for most activities (2021 reforms); local service agent needed for a narrower list | फ़ायदा: Always 100% foreign-owned |
| Where you can trade | फ़ायदा: Freely within the UAE mainland and internationally | कमी: Typically international trade and within the free zone; mainland trade needs an extra permit or distributor |
| Government contracts | फ़ायदा: Eligible to bid | कमी: Generally not eligible directly |
| Office requirement | कमी: Physical office typically required | फ़ायदा: Flexi-desk or shared office options often available, especially for smaller setups |
| Regulator | Department of Economic Development (DED) of the relevant emirate | The specific free zone authority (e.g. IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ) |
| Typical setup speed | कमी: Can take longer depending on activity approvals | फ़ायदा: Often faster, especially for standard activities |
| Visa quota | Tied to office size | Often bundled into the licence package, varies by free zone |
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दुबई में कंपनी रजिस्ट्रेशन
Set up a mainland or free zone company in Dubai/UAE from India - 100% foreign ownership options, visa support, and bank account assistance. Facilitated through our UAE partner network. Starting ₹49,999.
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पात्रता
Who typically sets up a company in Dubai?
This service is aimed at Indian entrepreneurs and businesses who want a UAE presence for one or more of these reasons.
- Import-export and trading businesses wanting a UAE base for re-export, logistics, or easier international banking
- E-commerce sellers and D2C brands wanting a global-facing entity and payment gateway access
- Consultants, freelancers, and service providers wanting to bill international clients from a UAE entity
- Businesses looking to hold IP, investments, or group structures through a UAE holding entity
- Founders exploring UAE residency alongside the business (via the investor/employment visa that typically comes with company setup)
दस्तावेज़
What documents do you typically need?
4 ज़रूरी · 3 लागू हो तो
चेकलिस्ट मुझे ईमेल करेंसभी एंटिटी के लिए एक जैसे
- Passport copy (all shareholders and directors)ज़रूरी
- Passport-size photographज़रूरी
- Proof of current residential address (utility bill / bank statement)ज़रूरी
- Business activity description / brief business planज़रूरी
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if currently employed under an existing UAE residence visaलागू हो तो
- Bank reference letter (requested by some free zones or banks)लागू हो तो
- Existing company documents, if setting up as a branch or subsidiary of an Indian entityलागू हो तो
Get the Dubai company setup checklist as a PDF
A general document checklist for mainland and free zone setup.
प्रक्रिया
How Dubai company registration works
The process runs through our UAE partner network once you decide on mainland or free zone.
Choose your structure and activity
Based on where you plan to trade and your budget, we recommend mainland or a specific free zone, and map your business to the correct licensed activity code.
Trade name reservation and initial approval
Your proposed company name is checked and reserved, and initial approval is obtained from the relevant authority (DED or the free zone).
Draft MOA and secure office/flexi-desk agreement
A Memorandum of Association is prepared, and an office or flexi-desk lease agreement is arranged, as required by your chosen structure.
Submit licence application and pay fees
The complete application, along with government and free zone fees, is submitted to the relevant authority for licence issuance.
Receive your trade licence
Once approved, you receive your UAE trade licence - the core document confirming your company is legally registered.
Bank account and visas
With the licence in hand, we support you through corporate bank account opening (subject to the bank's own due diligence) and, if needed, investor/employment visa applications.
UAE government and free zone fees vary hugely by activity, free zone, and visa quota - we cannot quote you an exact figure without understanding your specific business first. Bank account approval is also at the bank's discretion and is not guaranteed by us or our partner, though we support you through the introduction and documentation.
फ़ीस
How much does Dubai company registration cost?
Our fee covers structuring advice, documentation, and coordination with our UAE partner. Government, free zone, and visa fees are separate and vary considerably.
Free Zone Starter
Starting from - basic free zone licence, 1 visa package
₹49,999 + GST
- Free zone and activity selection
- Trade name reservation
- Document preparation and filing coordination
- 1 investor visa application support
सबसे लोकप्रिय
Free Zone / Mainland Growth
Starting from - larger free zone package or standard mainland setup
₹89,999 + GST
- Everything in Starter
- Multiple visa quota support
- Corporate bank account introduction
- Office/flexi-desk coordination
Mainland Premium
Starting from - mainland setup with higher visa quota and banking support
₹1,49,999 + GST
- Everything in Growth
- Local service agent coordination, where required
- Extended visa quota support
- Priority bank account introduction across multiple banks
फ़ीस का पूरा ब्योरा
| विवरण | सरकारी फ़ीस | प्रोफ़ेशनल फ़ीस |
|---|---|---|
| UAE government / free zone licence fee | Varies by free zone and activity - quoted separately | N/A |
| Visa fees (per visa) | Varies by emirate and visa type - quoted separately | N/A |
| Office / flexi-desk rent | Varies by free zone - quoted separately | N/A |
| Our facilitation and advisory fee | N/A | From ₹49,999 + GST |
कीमतों में GST शामिल नहीं है। लागू दर से GST आपके इनवॉइस में जोड़ा जाएगा।
किसी भी प्लान में शामिल नहीं:
- UAE government trade licence and free zone registration fees
- Visa, medical, and Emirates ID fees
- Office or flexi-desk rent
- Bank account minimum balance requirements set by the bank
Mainland or free zone - which fits your business?
Answer three quick questions and we'll point you in the right direction.
फ़ायदे
Why Indian entrepreneurs set up in Dubai
Ownership and tax position
- 100% foreign ownership available - always in free zones, and for most activities on the mainland since the 2021 reforms
- No personal income tax on individuals in the UAE, and a corporate tax regime that only applies above a specified profit threshold, subject to current UAE rules
Access and logistics
- A geographic and time-zone bridge between India, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, useful for trading and re-export businesses
- Strong banking and payment infrastructure, useful for businesses that need international client billing or global payment gateway access
Ease of doing business
- English is widely used in business and government processes, easing documentation for Indian founders
- Free zones in particular are designed for fast setup, often within a couple of weeks for standard activities
Bizeneed क्यों
Why set up your Dubai company through us
- Partner network spanning multiple UAE free zones and mainland channels, so we recommend based on your business, not a single free zone we're locked into
- We're upfront that this is UAE regulatory process facilitated by us as a partner, not an Indian filing - so expectations on timelines and fees are set correctly
- Support with bank account introductions, which is often the hardest part of UAE company setup for a first-time founder
- Single point of contact from India, coordinating with our UAE-based partner so you don't have to manage multiple parties
- We flag when your remittance for share capital or setup costs may need FEMA/RBI compliance from the Indian side (see our FEMA Compliance service)
सवाल-जवाब
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
Yes. Free zone companies have always allowed 100% foreign ownership. Since the UAE's 2021 reforms, most mainland commercial and professional activities also allow 100% foreign ownership, without needing a UAE national as a majority shareholder - though a narrower list of activities still requires a local service agent arrangement.
A mainland company, licensed by the Department of Economic Development, can trade freely across the UAE and take government contracts. A free zone company is registered with a specific free zone authority, always allows 100% foreign ownership, but typically trades internationally rather than directly within the UAE mainland unless it obtains an additional permit.
No, UAE residency is not always mandatory for company ownership, though many founders choose to obtain a UAE residence visa (often included with company setup) for banking and practical convenience. Requirements vary by free zone and structure.
There is no personal income tax on individuals in the UAE. However, since 1 June 2023 the UAE levies a 9% federal corporate tax on taxable income above AED 375,000 (0% below that threshold) - so 'tax-free' more accurately describes personal income, not corporate profits above the threshold. Qualifying free zone entities may retain 0% on qualifying income if they meet the conditions.
Free zone setups for standard activities are often completed within 1-3 weeks once documents are ready. Mainland setups, or activities requiring additional approvals, can take longer. Bank account opening timelines are separate and depend on the bank's own process.
It depends on your activity, budget, and whether you need a physical office. Some free zones are positioned for trading, others for specific sectors like commodities or media. We recommend a specific free zone after understanding your business rather than defaulting to one.
For most commercial and professional activities, no - 100% foreign ownership is now permitted on the mainland. A local service agent (who does not take an ownership stake) is still required for a narrower list of activities, mainly in certain regulated or strategic sectors.
Most UAE banks require at least one in-person visit or video verification, and approval is at the bank's discretion based on their own due diligence. We support the introduction and documentation, but cannot guarantee approval.
It varies significantly by free zone or mainland activity, licence type, office requirement, and visa quota - there is no single fixed government fee. Our facilitation fee starts from ₹49,999, with UAE government, free zone, and visa fees quoted separately based on your chosen structure.
Remitting funds from India to invest in or set up a foreign company generally falls under RBI's Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) framework and FEMA regulations, with reporting requirements. We flag this and can connect you with our FEMA Compliance service for the Indian-side filings.
Generally, free zone companies are set up for international trade and business within the free zone itself. Trading directly in the UAE mainland market typically requires an additional permit, a local distributor, or converting/adding a mainland licence.
A flexi-desk is a shared, minimal office arrangement offered by many free zones that satisfies the licence's office requirement without a dedicated space - commonly used by smaller or remote-run businesses. Mainland companies typically need a more substantial dedicated office.
Yes, most company formation packages, whether mainland or free zone, include the option to apply for an investor or partner residence visa, subject to immigration approval and medical/Emirates ID formalities.
No. We are an India-based facilitator working with a UAE-based partner network to help Indian entrepreneurs navigate mainland and free zone company setup. The actual licensing and regulation is done by UAE authorities such as the DED or the relevant free zone authority.
This typically includes licence renewal (usually annual), maintaining the registered office/flexi-desk agreement, visa renewals, and - since 2023 - corporate tax registration and filing if your profits exceed the applicable threshold. Specific obligations depend on your free zone or mainland authority and should be confirmed with your UAE partner.
लेखक: Bizeneed Research Team, Service information
आख़िरी अपडेट: 9 September 2026
स्रोत
UAE company formation is governed by UAE federal and emirate-level law, which is outside Indian jurisdiction and subject to change. This page is general guidance, not legal or tax advice for either jurisdiction - confirm current rules, fees, and eligibility with our UAE partner and, for the Indian side (FEMA/ODI reporting), with our compliance team before proceeding.
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