Tasama Management Consultancy

Business Setup

Business Setup in UAE

From your first setup decision to the applications that follow.

Choosing a licence is easier when you know what the business needs to do. Tasama supports business setup in the UAE with activity and jurisdiction guidance, incorporation coordination and assistance with the agreed visa and Emirates ID steps.

Considering business setup in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah? Your activities, customer locations and residency needs guide the discussion, so the scope reflects your plans rather than a standard package.

Mainland and free zone optionsDubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAKLicensing and residency coordination

Where we set up

Where Do You Want to Establish Your Business?

01

Dubai Mainland

For business setup in the UAE mainland, assess the proposed activity, premises and required approvals. We help examine Dubai mainland options against the operations and customers you have in mind.

02

Dubai Free Zone

Free zone business setup in the UAE involves more than choosing a package. We review the selected zone’s activity permissions, premises and visa arrangements against your intended use. Tax treatment requires a separate assessment.

03

Abu Dhabi

Considering a presence in the capital? We help review mainland and free zone options in Abu Dhabi against the proposed activity and operating requirements.

04

Sharjah

Sharjah may be worth assessing when location, premises and setup costs are important to your plans. We help review the relevant options and requirements for your activity.

05

Ras Al Khaimah

Include Ras Al Khaimah in the comparison if a Dubai address is not essential. Assess the licence, premises, visa needs and renewal costs together before choosing a route.

The process

The Steps From Application to Residency

Licence and residency stages have separate requirements. We discuss the expected sequence after reviewing your activity, documents and visa needs.

  1. 01

    Activity and Jurisdiction Review

    Share your activity, customers and visa needs so we can assess suitable licence and jurisdiction options.

  2. 02

    Application and Documentation

    We coordinate the incorporation documents and submission requirements for your selected route.

  3. 03

    Trade Licence Issuance

    Issuance depends on the licensing authority’s review, required approvals and complete documentation.

  4. 04

    Establishment and Visa Applications

    We coordinate applicable establishment registration and the visa applications agreed in your scope.

  5. 05

    Medical and Biometrics Appointments

    We assist with applicable medical fitness and Emirates ID biometrics appointments. Attendance requirements vary.

  6. 06

    Residency and Emirates ID Completion

    We follow up on agreed residency and Emirates ID steps; the relevant authorities decide on issuance.

Visa options

Choose the Visa Support Your Setup Needs

Package availability depends on the authority, premises and activity. Confirm visa allocations, eligibility and included applications.

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Zero Visa Option

Suitable to discuss when no new residency application is needed. Check whether the proposed licence route supports that arrangement.

01

One Visa Option

For a setup seeking support with one eligible residency application. The applicable visa category and requirements must be confirmed.

02

Two Visa Option

Discuss two applications subject to allocation and eligibility. Dependant and employee applications may follow different arrangements.

Beyond the licence

What Comes After the Licence

The engagement can include bank account application support, an introduction to tax and accounting obligations, and relocation coordination. Confirm these items in the scope. Bank approval is separate from incorporation; ongoing tax and finance work can be agreed through Tasama’s relevant services.

  • Bank account application support
  • An introduction to tax and accounting obligations
  • Relocation coordination
  • Ongoing tax and finance work through Tasama’s relevant services

Questions

Business Setup Questions Answered

Should we choose mainland or a free zone?
Start with where and how the company will operate. Business setup in a UAE free zone and mainland formation have different permissions and requirements. We examine the activity, customers and visa needs before recommending a route.
What should we ask business setup consultants in the UAE?
If you are comparing business setup consultants in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE, ask why the proposed licence fits your business. Clarify the tasks included, separate fees and approvals, and the scope for residency, banking and post-setup support.
Is Ras Al Khaimah always cheaper than Dubai?
No single location is cheapest for every business. Compare the actual licence, premises, visa and renewal requirements. A lower advertised fee may cover a different scope from the option you are comparing.
Can you guarantee a licence and Emirates ID within twelve days?
A fixed deadline cannot apply to every activity or applicant. Additional approvals, document queries and appointment availability can affect the schedule. Discuss the expected stages after the setup requirements have been reviewed.
Does formation include tax registration and bank approval?
Only the assistance specified in the engagement is included. Bank approval remains with the bank. Corporate Tax registration and VAT eligibility need separate assessment; forming a company does not mean VAT registration is automatically required.

Let’s talk

Let Us Review Your Setup Requirements

Share your proposed activity, preferred location and residency needs. We will discuss the route, required applications and coordination support before defining the engagement.