FAQ
Yes, since 2021 foreigners can own 100% of a company both on Mainland and in Free Zone, without a mandatory local sponsor in many industries.
Free Zone — from 15,000 AED, Mainland — from 20,000 AED, Offshore — from 10,000 AED. Costs depend on the free zone, activity type and number of visas.
Most free zones allow a virtual office (flexi-desk). Mainland may require a physical address (Ejari).
The Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa for 10 years. Available to investors with real estate from AED 2M, business owners and highly skilled professionals.
In a Free Zone — 1 to 5 working days. In Mainland — 1 to 2 weeks. With all documents ready, the process is faster.
Since 2023 — 9% for companies with income above AED 375,000. Companies in qualifying free zones may retain a 0% rate under certain conditions.
In many free zones, a flexi-desk or virtual setup is enough. Mainland companies usually need a physical address and Ejari tenancy registration.
Many setup steps can be completed remotely with a power of attorney. However, personal presence may still be required for banking and some immigration procedures.
Typically 2 to 8 weeks depending on the bank, business activity, source of funds profile, and quality of KYC documents.
Yes. We support investor, spouse, children, and in some cases parent visa processing, including Emirates ID and medical stages.
We help with license renewals, accounting, corporate tax, VAT, AML/KYC, ESR compliance, and ongoing operational support.
It depends on your target market, business model, visa needs, and banking strategy. We compare both options and recommend the best-fit structure for your goals.