Company formation Dubai
Start your company in Dubai with strong support
Which legal form is right for me?
Freezone Company
Popular
Mainland Company
Freelancer License
Offshore Company
Wanting to go high - this feeling is well known in Dubai: At 829 meters, the Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world.
Modern lifestyle, business and success: As a company location, it attracts influencers, start-ups and many more who want to take advantage of the benefits of setting up a company in Dubai. If you want to get started with your company in Dubai, our guide offers the most important information and our offer supports you in setting up your company in Dubai!
Why, what, how - find out now about setting up a company in Dubai and the StartBusiness offer with which we support you in your start-up!
With StartBusiness you have the choice: Do It Yourself or All Inclusive
With our Do It Yourself offer, you pay the price that the authority charges - it doesn't get any cheaper than that!
How is this possible? Through our partnership with the authorities, we are not dependent on payment from clients, but are remunerated for every referral and consultation.
Do It Yourself
This package is for people who would like to pay a little less and are willing to spend more time doing certain parts of the process themselves with our guidance.
You always have the option to add certain special services, for example, if you need help with the banks.
You can find the exact process in our wiki article.
All Inclusive
With the all-inclusive package you save a lot of time, because we handle the processes quickly and efficiently.
We will pick you up for the medical and fingerprint appointment and provide additional support.
In addition, bank opening for personal and business accounts is an important part that we will take away from you completely here.
We will be happy to advise you individually on the costs involved in setting up your company in the UAE. With our Do It Yourself offer you can save money: Here you only pay the costs for visa and license, which are charged by the authorities. For more service and support, opt for our All Inclusive package - our support will pay off for you!
Which legal form is right for me?
Freezone Company
Popular
Mainland Company
Freelancer License
Offshore Company
The advantages of setting up a company Dubai at a glance
Dubai is not only a vacation paradise, but also a successful location for business start-ups. There are many good reasons to build your business here:
Dubai offers tremendous tax advantages for Mainland companies, including a VAT of only 5% and a corporate income tax of 9%. Companies in the Freezones are fully exempt from corporate tax and pay no VAT.
Dubai offers a wide range of industries that provide growth opportunities. These include tourism, finance, real estate, technology, retail and logistics. The city has a diversified business environment that attracts companies from various industries.
Dubai has many free zones ideal for businesses and startups, including our partner IFZA, which offer affordable office rent, tax benefits and mentoring programs for businesses. They support founders in business development, marketing and financing.
Establish a company in Dubai (Freezone): These are the types of companies you can establish
If you want to establish a company in Dubai, you can choose between three different forms: The offshore, the freezone and the mainland company. Each of these companies has its own individual characteristics.
When setting up a company in Dubai, free zone companies are a popular option. The more than 20 free zones located in Dubai are spatially delimited areas with special regulations. Although there are some restrictions on trading outside the free zone, various advantages make this type of company so attractive for setting up a company in Dubai: free zone companies do not need office premises, do not have to pay in share capital and no corporate or income tax, are exempt from customs duties and can repatriate profits in full.
Similar to a GmbH in Germany, a Mainland company is an independent legal entity in which the owners have only limited liability. The decisive advantage: No minimum share capital is required for the foundation. Your Mainland LLC can operate throughout the Emirate of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, and can cooperate with local companies and government agencies without restrictions. Flexibility and reach give you access to a broader market and diverse customers and suppliers. As a foreign investor, you do not need a local partner and can own up to 100% of the company. Explore the limitless opportunities and start your entrepreneurial adventure in Dubai!
Most people have probably heard of offshore companies in connection with tax havens. Basically, offshore only means that the company is not founded in the home country. Setting up an offshore company in Dubai is straightforward and legal, but it has two major disadvantages: It is practically impossible for you to open a bank account, plus you have no visa authorization. However, if anonymity is important to you, it may make sense to establish an offshore company - in Dubai you can rely on our support.
You are not quite sure yet which form of business is the right one for your company foundation in Dubai, or you wish to have competent support by an experienced management and business consultant even after the foundation? Then contact us - we are here for you! We are also happy to support you in the selection of your visa, e.g. within the framework of a Dubai Residence Visa or the so-called Dubai Influencer License.
When setting up a company in the United Arab Emirates, you should seek professional advice from an agency such as StartBusiness.
Setting up a company in Dubai is very different from setting up a company in Europe.
In order to find out the most suitable corporate form for you, you should watch our videos and then contact us to clarify any further questions.
What are the differences between the All Inclusice package and the Do It Yourself package?
All Inclusive
You don't need to do anything for company incorporation except send us a copy of your passport and a passport photo via email or WhatsApp.
We take care of all the steps from A to Z for you.
You only have to go to a medical test and to the fingerprint. You will be accompanied to both appointments by a driver and a StartBusiness employee.
Do It Yourself
You want to save costs, but still have competent advice and a companion a companion at your side during the foundation of your company?
With our Do It Yourself offer, you pay the price that the authority demands - it can't be cheaper. cheaper!
You get your license through StartBusinss, because here can already be big mistakes if you don't get individual advice. The Do It Yourself offer provides you with guidance for: Establishment Card, Visa for 2 years, Visa Stamp,Status Change, Medical Check, Fingerprint, Emirates ID for 2 years, Company Stamp and Driver License Change.
This is exactly where you save high costs by taking these simple steps into your own hands.
Experience shows that the time required for the company license including the receipt of the VISA and Emirates ID is approximately 15 business days.
You will receive the business license within four business days. The visa process is started after the company is established and takes about six working days. Before the issuance of the Emirates ID, you will have to undergo a medical check-up on site.
For the issuance of the Emirates ID, one must then expect another five working days.
You have the possibility to accelerate all steps with the EXPRESS offer and be ready with the complete foundation in about eight working days.
No, our VIP service will pick you up from where you are and take you to your appointments on time and then of course back again.
In addition, a StartBusiness employee will also accompany you.
The company formation can take place from Germany if you do it through StartBusiness. A personal appearance is not necessary.
You only have to appear for a medical check-up if you want to apply for an Emirates ID.
Residency in the UAE is not required to establish a company in Dubai. There are different regulations depending on the type of company form as well as the respective license.
Yes, you can get a visa for your family members and additional work visas for your employees.
The cost varies depending on the legal form, activities as well as the number of VISAs required.
To get an overview of the approximate costs, you can use our cost calculator.
StartBusiness attaches particular importance to fair and transparent prices.
Through our different models, we have managed to be the first agency in Dubai to offer prices for all types of founders.
Startups that need their capital in other forms can take advantage of the Do It Yourself package.
Founders who are busy and for whom time is of the essence can benefit from the All Inclusive Package.
Offshore companies are defined by their non-existent business activity in the country where they are incorporated and registered.
Offshore companies are founded in countries that require no or very low taxes and where it is easier for the founders to remain anonymous.
In the United Arab Emirates, a mainland company is a limited liability company - comparable to a German GmbH.
A Freezone Company describes the establishment and registration of a company in a Freezone of the United Arab Emirates.
The Freelancer Permit provides the opportunity to operate as a freelancer. The permit identifies you as a sole practitioner and allows you to run your business under your private name and not under a company or brand name.
On 23.11.2020, regulations were revised in the UAE, which resulted in some amendments to the Companies Law.
One important change is that a UAE national is no longer a designated shareholder.
This decision makes it possible for foreign investors to hold 100% of the shares in their company.
You can definitely call the Emirates a tax haven.
Read our blog article "Starting a business in the United Arab Emirates - the benefits you can reap" through.
With our many years of experience, together we will set up a company for you, which offers you the advantage of legally not paying taxes in Germany.
Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shows through his 2040 Plan, how Dubai will develop over the next 20 years.
This should further boost the growth of the economy and create more jobs. The 2040 Urban Master Plan is also expected to increase the population from the current 3.3 million to nearly six million by 2040.
The UAE dirham is the currency of the United Arab Emirates. It is pegged to the US dollar and is one of the most stable currencies in the world.
Local banks in Dubai are connected to the UAE Central Bank system.
Assets held in a bank account in the UAE are at least as safe as in any other economically stable country.
We at StartBusiness will also help you find a property that is right for you.
In this regard, you can always contact one of our employees.
