The process includes choosing your business activity, selecting a legal structure (mainland, free zone, or offshore), registering a trade name, applying for initial approval, securing a trade license, and completing documentation. Our consultants handle the entire process for you.
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Mainland companies in the UAE can operate anywhere in the country. Free zone companies offer tax benefits and 100% foreign ownership but must operate within their designated free zone unless they partner with a local distributor.
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Not always. Many business activities now allow 100% foreign ownership. However, some strategic sectors still require a local Emirati partner.
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With the right documentation, a trade license can be issued within 5–7 business days. Free zone setups are often even faster.
