Company Registration in Dubai & the UAE
Register your Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore company with 100% foreign ownership. We handle activity selection, trade name, approvals and your trade licence — start to finish.
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Setup in 3–5 Days
- All-Inclusive Quote
Company Registration
Smartgic Corporate Services
5,000+
Companies Formed
40+
Free Zones Covered
3–5
Days to Licence
100%
Ownership Retained
The right structure is the most valuable decision you make
Choosing between Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore — and the exact jurisdiction within them — determines your ownership, tax exposure, visa quota and which markets you can legally serve. Get it wrong and you pay to fix it later.
Smartgic matches your business activity, growth plan and budget to the optimal licence. We then execute the full registration: trade name reservation, initial approval, Memorandum of Association, and issuance of your trade licence — so you are ready to invoice from day one.
At a glance
5,000+
Companies Formed
40+
Free Zones Covered
3–5
Days to Licence
100%
Ownership Retained
Key benefits of company registration
What you gain when Smartgic handles this for you — clarity, compliance and speed at every step.
Full Foreign Ownership
Keep 100% of your company across all free zones and most mainland activities — no local partner required.
Tax-Efficient Structuring
Benefit from 0% corporate tax thresholds and double-taxation treaties with the right jurisdiction.
Fast, Compliant Issuance
Most licences are issued in 3–5 working days, fully compliant with DET and free-zone regulations.
Visa Eligibility
Your licence unlocks investor and employee residence visas for you, your team and your family.
Banking-Ready Documents
We prepare a clean documentation pack that UAE banks accept for corporate account opening.
One Dedicated Manager
A single relationship manager owns your file from first call through every future renewal.
A clear, step-by-step process
No jargon, no surprises. Here's exactly how we deliver, with a dedicated manager guiding you throughout.
Consultation & Activity Selection
We assess your goals and shortlist the ideal jurisdiction, legal form and business activities.
Trade Name & Initial Approval
We reserve your trade name and secure initial approval from the relevant authority.
Documentation & MOA
We draft and notarise your Memorandum of Association and compile the application file.
Licence Issuance
Your trade licence is issued and we hand over a ready-to-bank corporate document pack.
Documents & requirements
Have these ready and we'll move fast. Missing something? We'll guide you on alternatives and attestation.
- Passport copies of all shareholders
- Passport-size photographs
- Proposed trade names (2–3 options)
- Chosen business activities
- Shareholding / ownership split
- UAE entry stamp or visa page (if in-country)
Packages & indicative pricing
Clear starting prices. Your final, all-inclusive quote depends on your exact requirements — and government fees are always itemised separately.
Free Zone
Most Popular- Trade licence (1 year)
- 100% foreign ownership
- Trade name reservation
- 1 investor visa allocation
- Digital company documents
- Dedicated relationship manager
Mainland
Trade Anywhere- DET commercial licence
- Unlimited visa eligibility
- MOA drafting & notarisation
- Local market access
- Establishment card
- PRO & government liaison
Premium Free Zone
Scale-Up- Multi-activity licence
- Up to 6 visa allocations
- Premium free-zone address
- Corporate bank assistance
- Corporate Tax registration
- Priority PRO support
* Subject to fair-use and scope. Prices are indicative and exclusive of certain government fees.
Founders worldwide trust Smartgic
From first-time entrepreneurs to established groups relocating to the UAE — here's what our clients say about working with us.
“Smartgic set up my DMCC company and processed my investor visa in under two weeks. The most seamless experience I have had in Dubai.”
“Their team handled my Golden Visa and corporate bank account end-to-end. Professional, responsive and genuinely transparent on fees.”
“I relocated my e-commerce business from Europe to an IFZA free zone with zero stress. My relationship manager replied within minutes.”
Company Registration FAQs
Answers to the questions clients ask most. Still unsure? Our advisors reply within the hour.
Free Zone suits international trade, services and startups wanting 100% ownership and fast, low-cost setup. Mainland is ideal if you need to trade directly in the UAE market or bid for government contracts. We recommend the right fit after understanding your activity.
Yes. All free-zone companies allow 100% foreign ownership, and most mainland commercial and professional activities now do too.
Typically 3–5 working days for free-zone companies once documents are ready. Some mainland or regulated activities take a little longer due to extra approvals.
Most free zones offer flexi-desk or virtual office packages that satisfy licensing requirements. Mainland licences may require a tenancy (Ejari), which we can arrange.
Yes, we can start and largely complete your formation remotely. A short visit may be needed for Emirates ID biometrics and bank verification.
Related corporate services
Most clients combine these. We bundle them into one seamless engagement with a single point of contact.
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