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Business Setup in Dubai with Trusted UAE Company Formation Experts
Business setup consultants in Dubai for licensing, visas and banking.
Aurum is a business setup company in Dubai helping entrepreneurs establish mainland, free zone and offshore companies. One dedicated team coordinates your licence, residency, corporate banking and ongoing compliance from first decision to launch.
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Turn your UAE business idea into a clear next step.
Answer six quick questions for an indicative setup range tailored to your plans.
Plan your UAE setup budget
Business setup in Dubai costs: what should you budget?
Your final setup cost depends on the jurisdiction, licensed activities, residence visas and workspace your company needs. Compare the common routes below, then calculate a tailored estimate for your plans.
Flexible entry
Free Zone Company
100% ownershipFlexible visa packagesRemote-friendly setup
One-visa packages fromAED 12,000
UAE market access
Mainland Company
Trade across the UAEBroad activity choiceScalable visa capacity
Packages fromAED 18,500
International structure
Offshore Company
Asset holdingInternational tradeNo UAE residency visa
Built around your needsTailored quote
Why founders choose Aurum
Why founders choose Aurum as their business setup company in Dubai
Since 2016, Aurum has helped entrepreneurs turn UAE business plans into licensed, operational companies—with straightforward advice, transparent costs and one accountable team from first decision to active bank account.
- Recommendations shaped around your activities, market access and growth plans.
- An itemised cost plan before applications begin, so you can budget confidently.
- One dedicated consultant coordinating your licence, visas, banking and compliance.
- Practical support after incorporation as your company begins operating in the UAE.
Established in Dubai10 yearsUAE business setup experience
Founders supported500+Businesses launched
Client Stories
Trusted by 500+ founders
Rated 4.9/5 on Google by the businesses we've launched across the UAE.
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“From first call to bank account in under three weeks. One consultant handled everything — exactly what they promised, at the price they quoted.”
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“We compared four agencies. Aurum was the only one that explained the corporate tax side properly before taking our money.”
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“The banking part is where everyone struggles. Their file preparation made the difference — account open in nine days.”
Business Setup Services in UAE
Business setup consultants in Dubai for every stage
Six practice areas, one dedicated consultant — so nothing falls between agencies.
Business Setup in UAE
Company formation in the right jurisdiction — licensed, registered and launched for you. We help you choose the right legal structure and prepare the incorporation documents, whether you set up mainland, free zone or offshore.
- Jurisdiction and legal-structure advice matched to your activity
- Trade name reservation and initial approvals arranged for you
- MOA, trade licence and establishment card issued end to end
Dubai Free Zones
We work across 25+ UAE free zone jurisdictions — helping foreign investors enter the UAE market with options matched to your industry and budget.
- 100% profit repatriation with no currency restrictions
- Tax holidays of up to 15–50 years, subject to each zone’s rules
- Flexible workspace options, including virtual offices instead of a physical unit
Trade Licenses in Dubai
Your licence defines what you can legally do — and we match your activities precisely. In Dubai, mainland licences are issued by the Department of Economy & Tourism (DET), and most businesses need a Commercial, Industrial, Professional or Tourism licence. Fees vary by activity and jurisdiction, and every trade licence is renewed annually.
Visas & Immigration
UAE residency for you, your family and your team, with visa processing handled end to end. Free zone companies can sponsor employee visas without a local partner.
- Investor, partner and Golden Visa routes for 2 to 10-year residency
- Sponsor your spouse, children and domestic staff under one file
- Medical, Emirates ID and status change handled for you
Business Banking in UAE
Corporate bank account opening support — we match you to the UAE banks that fit your profile and activities, then prepare your file the moment your licence is issued.
- Introductions to leading local and international UAE banks
- Compliance-ready document file prepared to pass first time
- Support for resident and non-resident corporate accounts
Tax & Compliance
Stay compliant from day one — VAT, corporate tax registration, accounting and audit. Every company registers with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), and many free zones require an annual audit; non-compliance carries penalties. Basic monthly bookkeeping typically starts around AED 1,000–1,500.
Your UAE setup roadmap
From first conversation to an operational UAE company
Aurum coordinates each decision, filing and follow-up in one connected process—so your licence, residency and banking move forward in the right order.
Choose the right jurisdiction
Free zone, mainland or offshore—matched to how and where your company will work.
Secure the company name
We check availability and reserve a trade name that meets authority requirements.
Prepare and submit
Aurum coordinates your documents, applications and any required approvals.
Receive the licence
Your incorporation documents and commercial licence are issued by the authority.
Activate residency
Where required, we guide the investor visa, medical and Emirates ID stages.
Open corporate banking
We prepare your company file and support the bank account opening process.
Ready to operate
Your UAE company is licensed, active and supported for what comes next.
Explore the work behind each milestone
See what happens at every stage
Select a stage to see how Aurum turns each part of company formation into a clear, managed action.
Build the business brief
Turn the idea into a setup-ready plan
We translate what your company will sell, where it will trade and who will own it into a clear formation brief.
- Confirm commercial activities
- Map shareholders and ownership
- Identify visa and workspace needs
What you leave withA practical setup brief built around your operating model.
Connected across the UAE
We Work Closely With Government Entities
Company formation moves through several public-sector touchpoints. Aurum coordinates the relevant submissions and requirements so each stage progresses through the appropriate UAE channels.
UAE Ministry of Interior
Department of Economic Development
Tasheel
Department of Health
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port SecurityCoordinated applications. Clear requirements. Managed follow-up.
Free Zone Network
We work directly with the UAE's leading free zones
We set up companies across 25+ UAE free zones and deal with each zone's authority directly — so you get accurate requirements, quicker paperwork and competitive package pricing, whichever zone fits your business best.
IFZA
DMCC
JAFZA
RAKEZ
DAFZA
SRTIP
Masdar CityConnected Banking Network
A banking network that says yes.
We work with 20+ UAE banks, and our business setup experts prepare your application to fit each bank's appetite — with exactly the documents they expect — so your corporate account opens in days, not months.
🏦 Emirates NBD🏦 First Abu Dhabi Bank🏦 Mashreq🏦 ADCB🏦 RAKBANK🏦 WIO Bank🏦 Emirates Islamic🏦 HSBC UAE
Bank availability depends on your activities, nationality mix and company profile — we match you to the banks most likely to approve.
Locations
Choose the right UAE location for your company
From business setup in Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah — every emirate offers unique advantages. We help you pick the right base.
Business Setup in Dubai
The region’s commercial capital — a Dubai business setup gives you maximum market access, global connectivity and prestige, plus a clear route into the wider UAE market. Mainland companies can trade anywhere in the UAE and, with the right activity and approvals, work with government entities and bid for tenders.
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Business Setup in Abu Dhabi
The UAE’s capital and its wealth engine — strong in energy, industry, finance and government-linked work. Setting up here puts you close to sovereign funds, major public tenders and the ADGM financial free zone, with attractive incentives for industrial, technology and professional firms. It suits founders who want stability, large-contract access and a premium base in the emirate that anchors the national economy.
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Business Setup in Sharjah
Cost-effective company formation with strong industrial, logistics and publishing sectors, plus easy reach to both Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Sharjah’s free zones — SAIF Zone and Hamriyah — offer competitive licence and warehousing rates, making it a practical base for manufacturing, trading and media businesses. It’s a smart choice when you want lower overheads without giving up access to the wider UAE market.
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Business Setup in Ras Al Khaimah
Among the lowest setup costs in the UAE, with RAKEZ leading for SMEs, startups and industrial firms. You get 100% ownership, fast licensing and affordable facilities — from flexi-desks to full warehouses — just an hour from Dubai. RAK is ideal for founders who want a lean, budget-friendly launch while keeping full access to UAE trade through the right company structure.
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Meet your UAE business advisors
One dedicated consultant from first call to active bank account — these are the people behind it.
Mohammed Zakir Hussain
Head of Company FormationFree zones & mainland licensing, plus legal-structure guidance
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Bhakti Marchant
Senior Visa ConsultantGolden Visa & family residency
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Ajith Kumar
Banking SpecialistCorporate accounts & compliance files
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Sandeep Anand
Tax & Compliance LeadCorporate tax, VAT & audit
Knowledge Hub
Guides & insights for UAE founders
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Questions
Your questions, answered.
How much does business setup in Dubai cost?
Business setup in Dubai starts from around AED 12,000 for a one-visa free zone package, and from AED 18,500 for a mainland company. Costs rise with visas, activities and premium zones — we give you an exact, itemised quote upfront.
How long does business setup in UAE take?
Free zone companies like IFZA are typically licensed in 3–5 working days; DMCC takes 8–10. Mainland setups usually take 1–2 weeks depending on approvals. Visas and bank accounts follow over the next 2–3 weeks.
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Free zone companies have always allowed 100% foreign ownership, and since 2021 most mainland activities do too — no local sponsor needed.
Do I need to be in the UAE to start my company?
No. Most free zone setups are fully remote. You typically only visit for the medical test, Emirates ID biometrics and, in some cases, bank account opening.
Why do I need business setup consultants in Dubai?
A good consultant saves you from the expensive mistakes: the wrong jurisdiction, missing activity codes, tax missteps and rejected bank applications. Aurum manages the entire process — license, visas, banking and compliance — with transparent pricing.
Can Aurum help open a corporate bank account?
Yes — banking is part of every business setup we deliver. We prepare your file, match you to banks from our 20+ banking network, and manage the process through to an active account.
Visit Us
Our office in DIFC, Dubai
Meet our business setup consultants in person at Rolex Tower, DIFC — or reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Aurum Accelerator
- Level 22, Rolex Tower, DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
- +971 56 955 5616
- info@aurumacc.ae
- Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (GST)
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