Dubai Business Setup,
Fully Handled in Days.

Trade license, residency visa and corporate bank account, end to end.
Handled by the team trusted by 1,500+ founders in 50+ countries.

  • Trade License
  • Residency Visa
  • Corporate Banking
  • +1,500Dubai Formations
  • +800US LLCs
  • +3,000UAE & US Bank Accounts
  • +50Countries Served
  • +500Client Reviews

Why Dubai

The World's Most Business-Friendly City

Zero tax, world-class infrastructure and a global gateway.
No other jurisdiction offers this combination.

0%

Corporate Tax

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

2yr

Residency Visa

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

100%

Foreign Ownership

Own your business outright. No local sponsor required, in free zones or on the mainland.

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Global Banking

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

The GenZone Platform

One Platform to Launch and Run
Your Dubai Company

Company formation, trade license, residency, visas and banking, all in one place.
Set up and manage your Dubai company from a single login.

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Here's your business at a glance

+ New Company
67%
Formation progressIn progress
Trade licenceIssued
Residency & visaOn track
Corporate bankLive

The Process

From First Call to Fully Operational

A proven 6-step process, from zero to a fully licensed Dubai company.
Start to finish in 3 to 4 weeks.

0130-min call

Free Strategy Call

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

022-3 days

Submit Your Documents

A passport copy and a few details. We handle all the forms, applications and government submissions for you.

035-7 days

Trade License Issued

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

047-14 days

Visa & Emirates ID

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

055-10 days

Corporate Bank Account

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

06Week 3-4

Fully Operational

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

Trade license, visa, Emirates ID and bank account: all done.

3-4weeks, start to finish

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How Much Does It Really Cost to Open a Business in the UAE?

The complete 2026 cost and setup playbook for international founders. No fluff, no hidden agendas.

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  • Step-by-step timeline from day 1 to live
  • Which UAE banks accept international founders
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Why GenZone

Why GenZone Is One of the Best
Dubai Free Zone Company Setup Consultants

Most consultants hand you a package and disappear.
GenZone gives you one dedicated team, from your first call to a fully operational business.

End-to-End

Everything Handled for You

Trade license, residency visa, Emirates ID and corporate bank account, all managed by one dedicated team. Zero hand-offs, zero guesswork.

Founder-Led

Lived Experience, Not Just Learned

Our team relocated to Dubai themselves. Every process we run was built from the inside, so you get real-world insight most consultants don't have.

Direct Access

Direct Free Zone Relationships

Years of partnerships with UAE free zones and top banks mean faster approvals, fewer delays and access independent applicants rarely get.

No Hidden Fees

Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing

You get a full cost breakdown covering license, visa and banking before you commit. No hidden fees, no upsells, no surprises.

3-4 Weeks

Operational in Weeks, Not Months

Our 6-step process gets most clients fully live in 3 to 4 weeks from the first call: licensed, visa stamped and bank account open.

Long-Term

Support That Doesn't Stop at Setup

License renewals, visa renewals, compliance and banking support. We stay beside you long after your company is live, and many clients have been with us for years.

Google + Trustpilot Reviews

500+ Reviews, Real Results

Dubai Services

Everything You Need to Set Up and Grow in Dubai

Company setup is where it starts. Add residency, accounting, staffing, mail and property from the same team as your business grows.

Knowledge & Resources

Dubai Business Setup Blog Posts

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Most setup companies hand you a package and disappear. GenZone is built differently: our founders relocated themselves, so every process we run has been lived, not just learned.

We handle the full picture: licensing, structuring, residency and banking, with real consultants, direct free zone relationships and transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no upsells, no guesswork.

Most clients are fully operational in 3 to 4 weeks. That includes the trade license, residency visa, Emirates ID and corporate bank account.

The exact timeline depends on your chosen free zone and document turnaround, but we give you a realistic breakdown from day one.

No. Most of the process is handled remotely. A passport copy and a few details are all we need to get going.

You will need to visit Dubai briefly (typically 2-3 days) for your visa medical, biometrics and bank account opening. Many clients combine this into one efficient trip.

Free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate tax and faster setup. They are ideal for online businesses, consultants, coaches, e-commerce brands and international traders. Mainland licenses are better suited if you plan to trade directly within the UAE local market.

During your consultation, we'll recommend the right structure for your specific business.

For qualifying Free Zone companies, yes, and it's fully legal. Personal income tax is 0% in the UAE. While the UAE introduced a 9% corporate tax in 2023, Free Zone businesses that meet the qualifying conditions continue to benefit from 0% corporate tax on eligible income.

During your consultation, we'll advise on whether your business qualifies and how to structure it correctly.

Yes, but physical presence in Dubai is required to open your corporate bank account. This is a UAE banking requirement, not a GenZone limitation.

We have strong relationships with multiple UAE banks, including Emirates NBD, Mashreq and Wio, and guide you through the entire process to significantly increase your approval rate.

Costs depend on your business activity, license type and number of visas. Our all-inclusive free zone packages with one visa typically start from around $8,500.

We provide a full cost breakdown, including ongoing annual fees, on your free strategy call, so there are no surprises.

The main recurring cost is your trade license renewal, which varies by free zone (typically $1,500-$5,000 per year, depending on your activities and free zone). Residency visas renew every two years.

We walk you through all projected costs upfront so you can plan with confidence.

Yes. Once you hold a UAE residency visa, you can sponsor your spouse and dependent children for their own UAE residency visas. GenZone manages the full family visa process as part of our premium package.

Yes. We stay by your side beyond setup. GenZone provides ongoing compliance support, license renewals, visa renewals, additional banking assistance and advisory services.

We're not a one-transaction agency. Many clients have been with us for years.

Free Consultation

Your Global Business Starts
with a Single Conversation

Book a free 30-minute strategy call with our team.
We'll walk you through what's involved, what it costs and how quickly you can be up and running in Dubai.

  • Free 30-min call
  • No commitment required
  • Full cost breakdown provided
  • 1,500+ Dubai companies formed
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