Company Setup Packages

Based on the emirate that best aligns with your business activities, Shuraa Business Setup provides attractive company formation packages starting from just AED 18,500*. Our most in-demand Dubai Mainland package offers 100% business ownership and covers essential services including the trade license, initial approval, immigration card, Tasheel fees, Emirates ID and medical tests, MOA, investor visa, status change, visa stamping, and more. Additionally, you can benefit from a complimentary tax consultation for your UAE business.

The United Arab Emirates is among the world’s most advanced nations and hosts a vibrant expatriate community. Each year, entrepreneurs worldwide are drawn to the UAE for its strong business potential and investor-friendly environment.

Key advantages of setting up a business in the UAE include:

• Pro-business government policies and infrastructure
• 100% foreign ownership across many business activities
• Competitive and business-friendly tax structure
• Streamlined and efficient company formation procedures
• Strategic global connectivity to 17+ international markets

The requirement for an Emirati partner or local sponsor largely depends on the specific business activity you choose. All emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, and Sharjah, now allow 100% foreign ownership for more than 1,000 business activities. According to the Department of Economic Development (DED), activities such as trading and manufacturing no longer require a local sponsor.

However, certain activities listed by the DED still mandate the involvement of an Emirati national as a majority shareholder.

To successfully establish a business in the UAE, entrepreneurs must provide a set of basic documents, which include:

• A completed application form
• Passport copies of the owner(s), shareholders, and partners (if applicable)
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Attested copy of the initial approval
• Trade name registration certificate

In addition to these standard documents, business owners may need to submit extra paperwork depending on any special approvals required for their specific type of business.

Setting up a business in the UAE Mainland is a straightforward process that involves the following steps:

• Select a trade name: Provide at least three options that comply with UAE regulations.
• Choose a location: Decide between Mainland and Free Zone based on your budget and business activities.
• Determine the legal structure: Select the appropriate legal form to define company ownership, profit, and loss distribution.
• Submit documents: Prepare and submit all required forms, documents, and approvals to the relevant authorities.
• Obtain your trade license: Once all approvals are granted, the Department of Economic Development (DED) will issue your trade license.

Avantra Corporate Business Setup is one of the UAE’s top experts in company formation. Their team of experienced public relations officers, lawyers, accountants, tax consultants, and corporate advisors possesses in-depth knowledge of the UAE’s business landscape. Shuraa supports you at every stage of your UAE business journey, providing comprehensive corporate services tailored to your needs.

PROs (Public Relations Officers) are specialists who are highly knowledgeable about the UAE government’s administrative policies, regulations, and laws. Shuraa’s PRO team has collaborated with various government agencies for over two decades, enabling them to streamline the business setup process efficiently and effectively. Avantra Corporate Business Setup also recognizes the ongoing corporate needs of companies, including license and visa renewals, golden visa applications, employee visas, documentation, and more. To support these requirements, they provide a full suite of PRO services designed to benefit all businesses operating in the UAE.