Company Registration in Dubai
Although the process of registering a business in the Dubai, UAE can vary depending on the jurisdiction, this step-by-step guide shows you the key steps involved.
To begin your business venture in Dubai, you must register your company first
At Gulf Gateway CSP, we understand that Launching A New Business can be challenging—especially if you’re an overseas entrepreneur starting up in a new country for the first time.
That’s why we’re on hand to make registering your company in the UAE as easy as possible. We’ll Handle All The Heavy Lifting for you, liaising with the relevant government authorities and departments.
Gulf Gateway CSP covers all of the technical and administrative aspects of business setup in Dubai—we’ll work with you to determine the most suitable trade licence based on the business activities and services you wish to provide. Finally, we’ll prepare all the relevant legal documents, assist with the visa application process and provide corporate bank account opening introductions.
Due to its multi-layered service, Gulf Gateway CSP has become a leading business formation specialist in the region. This is the reason why thou-sands of entrepreneurs have turned to us for support and guidance with company formation in Dubai and the UAE.
Key Steps to Set Up Your Business
Choose Your Business Activity
- We'll help you decide on the business activity and visa requirements to identify the total costs for the package which best suits your business.
Finalise Your Company Name
- We'll perform a check to make sure your name is clear to register. If it's not, we'll help you decide on a suitable alternative.
Finalise All Incorporation Paperwork
- Here, we finalise the registration paperwork before managing your licence process with the government.
Receive your licence notification
- Once we receive your company licence, you'll be immediately contacted so you can come and pick up the original corporate documents.
Process Your Visa
- If you require a visa, we will guide you through the process.
Process Your Businesses Immigration Card
- If you have selected a visa trade licence package, we will apply for your immigration card via the immigration authority.
Open a Bank Account
- You now have all the paperwork needed to open your corporate bank account. If requested, we will introduce you to specialist advisors in a number of the main banks to make it even easier.
Your Step-by-step Guide to Registering a Business in Dubai and the UAE
The process of setting up a new business in the Middle East may seem complex, but with the right guidance and a step-by-step approach, it can be simplified.
Free Zone Vs. Mainland business setup in Dubai
Dubai, UAE, offers two business setup options: Free Zones Or Mainland. Free zones provide tax benefits and allow 100% foreign ownership, overseen by independent authorities. Meanwhile, the Mainland falls under the Department of Economic Development, requiring a local sponsor for businesses.
Entrepreneurs in Dubai must choose between Free Zones, offering full foreign ownership and tax advantages, and the mainland, which provides access to the wider UAE market but demands a local sponsor. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for business setup decisions.
When deciding where to set up your business in Dubai, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons. Our expert team at Gulf Gateway CSP can guide you in making the right choice that suits your business activity.
The business registration process
Here is a brief outline of business registration in Dubai
- Determine the nature of your business activity.
- Determine whether you need a local sponsor. There is no need for a local sponsor in free zones, but in mainland Dubai, you will require one.
- Decide on the most appropriate business structure that suits your needs.
- Choose a trade name for your new business.
- Obtain initial approvals and external permits.
- Choose an office space from where you will run your business.
- Finalize all fees related to business registration.
- Obtain your trade license.
These tasks may sound like hard work—and indeed it can be—but for us, not for you. Gulf Gateway CSP’s comprehensive services mean you don’t have to give a second thought to the mechanics of the business setup process.
Once it is underway, supply us with the relevant information about your company, and we’ll do the rest.
If you partner with Gulf Gateway CSP, setting up your company in UAE becomes hassle-free. The registration process can be completed in As Little AS Seven Business Days.
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Contact us
Call +971 56 866 3666 or fill out the form to schedule a consultation with one of our Business Setup Advisors.
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Office 908, 9th floor; Tamani Arts Office Building, Business Bay – Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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