Business Setup & Industrial Setup in the UAE

On this page: Industrial Setup: End-to-End, One Window · Company Formation and Setup in the Mainland UAE · Company Setup and Formation in a UAE Free Zone · Offshore Company Formation in the UAE · Advice on Entity Structures · Comparative Studies · Assistance in Opening Bank Accounts · Company Liquidation Assistance · Customs Duty Exemption & Transactions Advisory

Industrial Setup: End-to-End, One Window

For manufacturers and industrial projects, we manage the full journey from feasibility to production through one point of contact.

• Industrial licence and land or facility guidance
• Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) registrations
• Customs duty exemption applications for machinery and raw materials
• Corporate Tax, VAT and e-invoicing set-up from day one

Company Formation and Setup in the Mainland UAE

Mainland companies can trade anywhere in the UAE and with government entities. We handle the licence and approvals with the Department of Economy and Tourism and other authorities.

• Choice of business activity and legal form
• Trade name and initial approvals
• Memorandum of association and licence issuance
• Office lease (Ejari) and establishment card

Company Setup and Formation in a UAE Free Zone

We compare free zones on cost, activities, visas and tax treatment, then complete the setup for you.

• Free zone selection by activity and budget
• Application and licence processing
• Visa allocation guidance
• Qualifying Free Zone Person (0% Corporate Tax) planning

Offshore Company Formation in the UAE

Offshore companies can suit holding, asset protection and international trading structures. We advise whether offshore fits your goals and handle incorporation.

• Suitability assessment
• Registered agent coordination
• Incorporation documents
• Economic substance and tax considerations

Advice on Entity Structures

The right structure saves tax and simplifies growth. We design group, holding and ownership structures with UAE Corporate Tax in mind.

• Branch vs subsidiary analysis
• Holding company and tax group options
• Family foundations and succession planning
• Tax planning within UAE and international rules

Comparative Studies

Side-by-side comparisons of jurisdictions and setup options so you can decide with confidence.

• Mainland vs free zone vs offshore
• Set-up and renewal cost comparison
• Visa, banking and tax comparison
• Written recommendation

Assistance in Opening Bank Accounts

We prepare a complete, bank-ready file to improve approval chances and reduce delays.

• Bank selection based on your profile
• KYC and business plan preparation
• Coordination with relationship managers
• Follow-up until the account is active

Company Liquidation Assistance

Orderly closure of your UAE company, including all tax and regulatory deregistrations.

• Liquidation planning and liquidator appointment
• Final accounts and audits
• Corporate Tax and VAT deregistration
• Licence cancellation and visa cancellations

Customs Duty Exemption & Transactions Advisory

Advice on customs duty exemptions, including MoIAT industrial exemptions, and on the tax impact of major transactions.

• Customs duty exemption eligibility and applications
• Free Trade Agreement and rules of origin analysis
• Transaction structuring and due diligence
• VAT and Corporate Tax impact review