Company Formation in Dubai
Free zone or mainland, licence to visa, with one fixed-price package and a person you can call, message or meet at our Al Twar office.
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Company formation in Dubai: what it costs
Our packages and their prices, as we publish them.
Dubai Mainland Setup
Starting from AED 15,900
- Investor visa
- Professional trade license
- Multiple activities
- Establishment card
- 1 investor visa
- Multiple shareholders
- 100% ownership
UAE Freezone Setup
Starting from AED 5,750
- Freezone trade license
- 100% ownership
- Trade license
- Multiple activities
- Free lease agreement
Dubai Freezone Business Setup
AED 12,900
- Trade license
- 3 business activities
- Immigration card
- Free lease agreement
- 100% ownership
Prices as published on alainbcenter.com, checked 31 October 2026.
Fixed-price services for existing companies
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How it works
The steps below follow the mainland route, using the UAE Government’s guide and the DET registration step. Each one is handled by the authority named.
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Choose your structure and name
Pick an LLC, sole proprietorship or branch office, then a unique trade name that follows the city’s trade name regulations.
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Secure the initial approval
Foreign investors first need General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs approval, then initial approval, which means the UAE Government has no objection to the business being established.
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Choose your location
The premises must meet the emirate’s Department of Economic Development requirements and the municipality’s land planning regulations, and in Dubai the rental agreement must be registered with Ejari.
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Get any further approvals
Depending on your business type, you may need approvals and licences from the relevant government departments.
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What can slow it down
- Starting the initial approval before the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs has approved a foreign investor.
- Missing an approval that your activity needs from a related government entity, such as for legal affairs, security affairs or financial securities and commodities.
- Treating initial approval as permission to trade, when it does not grant the authority to run the activity.
- A Dubai rental agreement that has not been registered with Ejari.
- Premises that do not meet the Department of Economic Development requirements or the municipality’s land planning regulations.
- A trade name that does not comply with the city’s trade name regulations.
Who it is for
Good fit
Company formation in Dubai suits founders who can meet a few clear requirements. The points below come from the official guidance on starting a business in the UAE (UAE Government portal).
- Founders choosing between an LLC, a sole proprietorship or a branch office, the three legal structures listed for a Dubai company.
- Investors with a physical office or warehouse address, because all businesses in the UAE must have one to operate.
- Foreign investors ready to obtain approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs before initial approval.
- Businesses registering on the mainland, where the trade licence is obtained through the DET.
Better suited to
- Founders weighing a free zone instead of the mainland. Read Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai: Formation and Cost Checks or Dubai Airport Free Zone: Is It the Right Fit for You? to compare.
- Businesses in legal affairs, security affairs or financial securities and commodities. These activities need additional approvals from the related government entities before you apply for initial approval.
- Founders who plan to base the company in Al Ain. Trade Licence Cost in Al Ain: Fees by Licence Type covers that route.
Documents you need
Tick it off, then send it on WhatsApp or bring it in.
For the owners
For the business
Once your licence is issued, keep renewal in view. For trade license renewal, including required documents, deadlines and any fines, confirm the specific details with the licensing authority in your emirate.
Checklist
Start by gathering the papers below so each step has what it needs.
Keeping the licence alive should not cost a second licence
Our annual PRO package renews the trade licence and up to three visas for AED 1,990 + VAT a year. We checked what Dubai providers publish for the same job in October 2026.
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Questions people ask
What is company formation in Dubai and who is it for?
Company formation in Dubai means setting up a business as a limited liability company, a sole proprietorship or a branch office. It suits founders who can provide a physical office or warehouse address, since all UAE businesses need one to operate. Mainland registrations go through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
What documents do I need before I start?
You need an office or warehouse rental agreement, which in Dubai must be registered with Ejari. You also need the local service agent agreement, attested by the notary public or the court. Foreign investors need General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs approval, and some activities need additional government approvals.
What is the first step?
The exact details depend on your situation and can change, so confirm them with the responsible official authority before you act. After that, you secure the initial approval, which does not grant the authority to run the business activity.
Can a foreign owner use this service?
Yes, foreign investors can go through the process, but they must first obtain the approval of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs before getting the initial approval. Check the specific requirements for your activity with the relevant authority.
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