United Arab Emirates Company Formation

UAE free-zone companies offer 100% foreign ownership, potential 0% tax on qualifying income, and a route to residence visas — a popular structure for location-independent founders.

◈ Abu Dhabi · 25.2048, 55.2708 · Middle East

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Program

Free Zone Company (FZ-LLC / FZE)

Processing

3–10 business days depending on free zone

Validity

Annual licence renewal required

Government cost

Free-zone licence packages typically ≈ US$3,000–7,000/year (authority fees, separate from our service)

Financial Threshold

Varies by free zone; many require no paid-up capital deposit

9% UAE corporate tax applies above AED 375,000 profit; qualifying free-zone income may be 0%. No personal income tax. We do not provide tax advice.

Key Requirements

Choice of free zone aligned to your activity
Passport copies of shareholders/directors
Business activity selection + trade name approval
Establishment card + residence visa (optional but common)

Why United Arab Emirates

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100% foreign ownership in free zones

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Possible 0% corporate tax on qualifying free-zone income

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Bundled residence visa eligibility for owners

Common Questions

How long does the United Arab Emirates Company Formation take?

Typical processing is 3–10 business days depending on free zone. Timelines are estimates and depend on government schedules.

What income or funds are required for the United Arab Emirates Company Formation?

Varies by free zone; many require no paid-up capital deposit.

What does it cost in government fees?

Free-zone licence packages typically ≈ US$3,000–7,000/year (authority fees, separate from our service). Our service fee is separate and fixed.

Ready to start your United Arab Emirates move?

Fixed scope, fixed price. We handle the paperwork and guide you through every stage in your personal dashboard.

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