UAE business guide

How to register a company, open an account and get residency without mistakes. Save time and money.

• 01. Describe your product or service and target customers.
• 02. List the countries where your customers and suppliers are based.
• 03. Identify owners, shareholdings and company management.
• 04. Compare suitable Mainland and Free Zone options.
• 05. Check business activities and any additional approvals.
• 06. Identify office or workspace requirements.
• 07. Calculate formation and future renewal costs separately.
• 08. Clarify visa numbers and required in-person stages.
• 09. Prepare a business description and genuine evidence for the bank.
• 10. Discuss funding sources, currencies and payment countries.
• 11. Review tax registrations and organise bookkeeping.
• 12. Document the action plan, responsibilities and checkpoints.