Our Business Set Up and Structuring practice provides comprehensive support for entrepreneurs and companies looking to establish and grow their businesses in the UAE.
We understand the complexities involved in starting and structuring a business, from legal compliance to financial planning. We routinely provide business set up and structuring services across all seven emirates. Our extensive experience allows us to provide seamless and efficient services that allow our clients to focus on their core business activities while we handle the intricacies of the setup process.
Frequently asked
You can incorporate on the UAE mainland or in a free zone, each with different ownership, tax, and licensing rules. The Firm guides you through choosing the right structure, preparing paperwork, and dealing with the licensing authority. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
Mainland companies can trade freely across the UAE and take on government contracts; free zone companies benefit from 100% foreign ownership, tax incentives, and simpler processes but face restrictions when trading with the local UAE market. We help you choose the option that fits your business plan.
A straightforward free-zone company can be licensed within days once documents are ready. Mainland incorporation typically takes 2-4 weeks, longer if regulated activities require additional approvals. We give a clear timeline at the start of every engagement.
Yes. We advise on group restructurings, holding-company setups, share transfers, and cross-jurisdictional realignments, including migrations between mainland and free zones, and coordination with counsel in other markets.
Requirements vary by structure, but typically include passport copies of shareholders, a business plan, proposed activities, and a lease or virtual office address. We give you a complete checklist tailored to the entity type on your first call.
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