Our Company Incorporation and Visa Services

Your one-stop shop for the entire company set up process.

1. Preliminary Advisory and Consultation

(1-2 days)

Preliminary consultations to vet your requirements propose various suitable options for you to set up your company, based on your requirements, budget, timeframe.

2. Misc. Approvals and Clearances

(4-5 days)

Assisting you with your trade name approval, immigration security clearance, background checks and more before the company incorporation process can begin.

3. Company Incorporation Process

(3-30 days, depending on jurisdiction)

Guiding you with all the required documents, due diligence processes and other steps of incorporating your entity in the United Arab Emirates. 

4. Incorporation Documents

(1 day)

Ensuring that all your incorporation documents (trade license, MOA, chamber of commerce certificate, share register and certificate of incorporation) are delivered to you.

5. Visa and Immigration Processes

(21- 28 days)

Assisting you with the necessary immigration processes to obtain your visa. These include medical tests, entry permit, EID application, visa issuance and visa stamping.

6. Corporate Bank Account Opening

(20- 60 days)

Making introductions to our valuable network of bankers in the region to help open a corporate bank account and avail other banking services for your business.

7. UAE Office Space and Flexi Desk Rentals

(1 day)

Helping you select the right office space, flexi desk, share office or coworking space solution for your business. We make the process simple, transparent and easy.

8. 24/7 Customer Support Available

For all our companies

For as long as you keep your company open with us, we guarantee you constant support on all corporate and administrative matters pertaining to your company.

6. Corporate Advisory and Consulting Services

For all our companies

Discounted rates and guaranteed high quality of service on all our corporate advisory and consulting services.

Start discussing your incorporation requirements

Contact an advisor now

Our hands-on approach to consulting and customer service sets us apart from our competition. We work closely with our clients to ensure that we help them get great ventures off the ground and love being part of their success.

+971 50 991 9081

Give us a call

shaumik@gulfvakil.com

Send us an email

Abduraheem Padinhare​

Founder and Chief Legal Counsel

e: vcl@gulfvakil.com

Shaumik B.H. Saha​

Director, Client Affairs 

e: shaumik@gulfvakil.com

Popular Jurisdictions

The various jurisdictions and agencies we work with closely with to incorporate our clients' companies 

Additional Resources

Articles, FAQ's, videos and more to help inform your company set up decisions

Mainland, Freezone, Offshore- Understand your options

What are the differences between mainland, freezone and offshore setups in UAE?

Mainland Company Setup

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Commonly referred to as an 'onshore company', mainland companies in the UAE are licensed by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the respective emirate. This is one of the most common setup choices for entrepreneurs and founders in the UAE.

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• Requires 51% local partner

• Requires an office on mainland

• Considered to be a credible setup with good substance

• Convenient bank account opening process

• Recommended for doing business with government and bidding on government tenders

• More expensive than freezone setups

• Subject to taxation and commercial law applicable on a federal level

Freezone Company Setup

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Economic free trade zones, commonly referred to as just 'freezones' are jurisdictions that allow for more flexible trading terms and special incentives often for specific industries such as DTEC for technology companies and JAFZA for trading activities to encourage trade and entrepreneurship in these areas. These are still UAE entities and liable to abide by commercial laws applicable on a federal level.

• Usually the cheapest and quickest option for setting up UAE companies

• Allows 100% foreign ownership

• 100% repatriation of profits

• No mainland office required

• Selection of the right freezone is important as not all freezones are perceived to have enough substance and credibility

• All taxation and commercial laws on a federal level still apply to freezone companies

Offshore Company Setup

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Offshore companies are entities set up with the intention of operating outside its registered jurisdiction. Such companies are subject to an entirely different legislation with various benefits and limitations. Such companies cannot have physical offices or residency visa quotas for owners and employees.

• Various benefits for asset protection

• 100% foreign ownership

• 100% repatriation of profits

• Cannot have an office in the UAE

• Cannot do business in the UAE

• Cannot sponsor visas in the UAE

• Separate legislation that apply for such entities

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