Dubai Business Setup

Set Up Your Business in Dubai in Days, Not Months.

🏢 Trade License 🪪 Residency Visa 🏦 Corporate Banking

Trade license, residency visa, and corporate bank account — all handled end-to-end by the team trusted by 1,100+ founders across 50+ countries.

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Why Dubai

The World's Most Business-Friendly City

Dubai offers a unique combination of zero tax, world-class infrastructure, and a global gateway that no other jurisdiction can match.

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0%

Corporate Tax

Pay zero corporate and personal income tax on your business profits - legally and permanently.

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2yr

Residency Visa

Get a 2-year UAE residency visa with your company setup - renewable and fully transferable.

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100%

Foreign Ownership

Own your business outright - no local sponsor required in free zones or mainland.

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Top

Global Banking

Access world-class corporate banking, multi-currency accounts, and payment processors like Stripe.

The Process

From First Call to Fully Operational

A proven 6-step process that takes you from zero to a fully licensed Dubai company - in as little as 7 business days.

1

Day 1

Free Strategy Call

We learn about your business, recommend the best free zone and structure, and give you a full cost breakdown - no surprises.

2

Day 1-2

Submit Your Documents

Passport copy and a few details - we handle all the forms, applications, and government submissions on your behalf.

3

Day 2-4

Trade License Issued

Your official UAE trade license is issued by the free zone authority - your company is now legally registered.

4

Day 4-6

Visa & Emirates ID

We schedule your medical, biometrics, and Emirates ID appointment - residency visa stamped and activated.

5

Day 6-8

Corporate Bank Account

Your UAE business bank account opened and activated - ready to receive payments and send transfers globally.

6

Day 10

Fully Operational

Trade license, visa, bank account, Emirates ID - your business is live and ready to trade globally.

7-10

Business days total

Zero

Hidden fees

1

Dedicated team

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FAQs

Common Questions Answered

Most free zone companies are fully set up in 7-10 business days including trade license, visa, Emirates ID, and bank account. The exact timeline depends on the free zone you choose and how quickly you can provide documents.

No - you can complete most of the process remotely. You'll need to visit Dubai in person for your visa medical, biometrics, and Emirates ID (typically 2-3 days). Many founders combine this with a short trip to open their bank account at the same time.

A free zone is a designated economic area in the UAE that offers 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate tax, and simplified setup processes. Free zones are ideal for online businesses, consultants, freelancers, e-commerce, and international trading. If you need to trade directly within the UAE local market, a mainland license may be more suitable.

Yes - but you'll need to be physically present in Dubai to open your corporate bank account. GenZone has strong relationships with multiple UAE banks and guides you through the entire process, significantly increasing your approval rate.

The main recurring cost is your trade license renewal, which varies by free zone (typically between $1,500-$5,000/year depending on the free zone and your activities). Your residency visa renewal is every 2 years. We give you a full cost breakdown on your free consultation call.

There are over 40 free zones in the UAE - the right one depends on your business activities, budget, and how often you'll be in Dubai. GenZone works with all major free zones and will recommend the best fit for your specific situation on your free strategy call.

Yes - UAE free zone companies benefit from 0% corporate and personal income tax on qualifying income. The UAE introduced a 9% corporate tax in 2023, but free zone companies that meet qualifying conditions continue to benefit from a 0% rate. We advise all clients on structuring their business correctly to maintain this benefit.

Yes - once you have your UAE residency visa, you can sponsor your spouse and dependent children for their own UAE residency visas. GenZone handles the entire family visa process as part of our premium package.

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