Support for businesses establishing and operating in the UAE.
UAE Business Setup
Practical support for companies setting up in the UAE — mainland and free zone setup assistance, tax registrations, and the accounting and compliance structure needed to operate from day one.
What's Included
What Business Setup covers
Setup support
Assistance through the mainland or free zone setup process, coordinating with the relevant authority.
Tax registrations
VAT and Corporate Tax registrations completed as required, based on your activity and expected turnover.
Accounting system implementation
Accounting software selected and configured with a chart of accounts suited to your activity and reporting needs.
Ongoing compliance support
Continuing bookkeeping, VAT filing and Corporate Tax support once the business is operating.
Our Process
How an engagement typically unfolds
Discuss
We discuss your activity, ownership and where your customers will be.
Set up
The setup process is progressed with the relevant mainland or free zone authority.
Register
Tax registrations are completed as required for your business.
Operate
Accounting and compliance processes are put in place for ongoing operation.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Mainland or free zone — which suits our business?
It depends on where your customers are located, your activity, and your office and visa requirements. We discuss these before any application is made.
Do we need to register for tax immediately after setup?
Corporate Tax registration applies to businesses within scope, while VAT registration depends on your turnover against the applicable thresholds. We assess both as part of the setup.
Do you continue supporting the business after setup?
Yes. Most setup clients continue with us for bookkeeping, VAT filing, Corporate Tax and audit support once trading begins.
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Discuss your Business Setup requirements
Tell us about your business and current obligations, and we'll set out the scope and fees involved.