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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, making them a popular structure for location-independent founders.

◈ Abu Dhabi · 25.2048, 55.2708 · Global

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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.

What are the requirements for the United Arab Emirates Company Formation?

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)

What are the key benefits of the United Arab Emirates Company Formation?

100% foreign ownership in free zones • Possible 0% corporate tax on qualifying free-zone income • Bundled residence visa eligibility for owners

What does Nomadic Go help with for the United Arab Emirates Company Formation?

Nomadic Go provides end-to-end Company Formation support for United Arab Emirates: document preparation, application guidance, timeline management, and real-time status tracking through your personal dashboard. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on your move. Fixed price, no hidden fees; government fees (Free-zone licence packages typically ≈ US$3,000–7,000/year (authority fees, separate from our service)) are always separate. We do not provide legal or tax advice.

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