FORMATION

UAE Company Formation

Mainland, free zone or offshore — we guide jurisdiction choice, licence application, banking and Day-1 tax registration.

7-12 daysTypical setup
50+Free zones covered
Day 1Tax registration

The wrong jurisdiction costs you thousands in visa fees, office rent and tax exposure. We help you choose right — then execute fast.

We support company formation across mainland DED, DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM and offshore jurisdictions. From activity selection and trade licence application to corporate bank account opening, VAT registration, Corporate Tax registration and initial bookkeeping setup.

What's Included

Full-scope company setup for UAE businesses

Tap any card to expand details. Partner-led delivery across Dubai, mainland and free zones.

01

Jurisdiction advisory

Mainland vs free zone vs offshore comparison tailored to your business model.

02

Trade licence

Activity selection, name reservation and licence application management.

03

Bank account opening

Documentation preparation and bank introduction support.

04

VAT & CT registration

TRN and Corporate Tax registration completed from Day 1.

05

Chart of accounts

IFRS-compliant accounting structure set up before first transaction.

06

Visa & PRO support

Visa processing and government liaison via trusted PRO partners.

Our Process

How we work with you

Click a step to explore our company setup workflow.

STEP 1

Consultation

30-minute call to understand your business, shareholders and goals.

STEP 2

Jurisdiction & structure

We recommend the optimal setup and provide a transparent cost breakdown.

STEP 3

Licence & banking

Trade licence issued and bank account application submitted.

STEP 4

Go-live

VAT, CT and bookkeeping activated — you are operational and compliant.

Who It's For

Built for UAE businesses like yours

First-time founders

Guided setup with no compliance gaps from Day 1.

Why Shaikh Associates

Partner-led chartered accountants in Dubai

12+

Years UAE accounting experience

Big 4-trained chartered accountant partners on every engagement.

3,000+

Clients served

From solo founders to multinationals across all seven UAE emirates.

4hr

Partner response time

Direct WhatsApp access to a qualified CA partner — not handed off to juniors.

FAQ

Common questions about company setup in the UAE

How long does UAE company formation take?

Free zone setups typically take 7–12 working days. Mainland DED licences vary by activity and emirate. We provide a transparent timeline upfront.

Do you register VAT and Corporate Tax at company setup?

Yes. We complete TRN and Corporate Tax registration as part of go-live so you are compliant from day one.

Ready to get started?

Speak with a Big 4-trained partner. Fixed fees. No surprise invoices.