Setting up your company in Dubai.
Whether you need to build an entire marketing strategy from scratch or refine your approach.
Business setup with Servefast Advisory. What structure is the best fit?
There are different types of legal structures when it comes to setting up a business in the UAE. The most common two are mainland and free zone – with free zone setups in the country far outnumbering any of the other categories in terms of newly established businesses each month.
And of course both mainland and free zone structures offer limited liability protection, meaning your personal assets are shielded in case of business debts or legal issues – a key safeguard for any entrepreneur.
So why is free zone company setup in particular so attractive?
After a brief consultation we will be able to advise on whether free zone or mainland – or another structure entirely – is best for you. We will then share all relevant information so you can make your decision and we can proceed to the next step of legal registration.
How Servefast Advisory takes you
through company setup
Servefast Advisory enjoys strong relationships with all key free zone authorities and government entities to ensure a smooth company incorporation process for you. While the steps to company setup are straightforward in Dubai – a city that ranks among the best in the world in terms of ease of doing business – there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that needs to go into ensuring your successful registration.
Legal filings
Once we gather all necessary legal documents and forms, we file on your behalf with the relevant authorities.
Monitoring progress
As we get feedback and respond to requests for clarity or further information, we keep you up to date at every step.
Visa and banking
Once your company is legally registered, we guide on securing your residency visa and opening a bank account.
Annual renewals
Business licenses are renewed annually in the UAE, and Servefast Advisory will manage yours in a timely manner.
Do I have to be in Dubai?
Do I have to be in Dubai?
Registering a company in Dubai can, in most cases, be done remotely. With Servefast Advisory on the ground, the process can be completed within a few days – and rarely takes longer than a working week.
Once your business license has been issued, you will need to visit the UAE to secure your residency visa and open your bank account. For both of these activities your presence in the country is mandatory. The residency visa can take anywhere from five to ten working days, while setting up a bank account can be done in a day or two with the right upfront preparation.
Do I have to be in Dubai?
What this means is that you will have to plan for an initial stay of about two weeks – possibly longer. But it is a great opportunity to spend some time networking in a city that rewards those who put in the effort. Often all that is needed in Dubai to get the ball rolling is to make those first few connections, and Servefast Advisory will help with introductions within our network whenever possible.
With the legalities out of the way, your future in the UAE is yours to shape. While you only need to visit once every 180 days to keep your residency visa active, many of our clients make the permanent move here and break residency ties with their home country, or they maintain dual residency and enjoy the best of both worlds.
Frequently asked questions
Some frequently asked questions about the service that you may have questions about
What is your typical client profile?
Is setting up a company in the UAE expensive?
Is it easy to grow a business in the UAE?
Do you provide support beyond company setup?
Do businesses make a lot of money in Dubai?
Get in touch with our Munich office today
for a free consultation.
Contact us today and let’s discuss your requirements. We’ll give our honest opinion on what we feel is the best path forward for you, putting you in a position to make an informed decision.
