How much does it cost to set up a business in the UAE in 2026?

Packages start at AED 9,999 for a UAE free zone company with a zero-visa package. All-inclusive free zone packages begin at AED 15,000, Dubai mainland setup starts at AED 17,500 and Abu Dhabi setup at AED 21,000.

Can I own 100% of my UAE company?

Yes. Free zone and offshore companies are 100% foreign owned, and mainland companies allow 100% foreign ownership across most commercial and industrial activities.

How long does a UAE trade licence take?

Most licences are issued within days of a complete application, and mainland packages include licence approval within 24 hours.

Do I need to be in the UAE to set up a company?

No. Documents can be signed and submitted remotely for most free zone setups. You need to be in the UAE only for medical testing and Emirates ID when applying for a residence visa.

Permanent Residency & UAE Relocation

Secure Your UAE Investor & Golden Visa with Complete Company Formation

Gain long-term tax residency in Dubai with our end-to-end free zone and mainland investor visa packages, starting at AED 19,900.

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Gold Visa eligibility assessed against current UAE criteria before you commit.

Visa routes available

AED 19,900

Company formation + investor residency

Investor visa · 2 yearsRenewable, sponsored by your own company
Golden Visa · 10 yearsFor qualifying investors and founders
Family sponsorshipSpouse, children and parents

Why investors relocate

Residency that protects your time, your family and your income.

A UAE residence visa is more than an entry permit — it is tax residency, banking access and a base for your family. Here is what the structure actually gives you.

0% personal income tax

No tax on salaries, dividends or worldwide income for UAE residents, and no wealth or capital gains tax.

10-year Golden Visa or 2-year investor visa

Compare long-term residency against a renewable investor visa and choose the route that matches your plans.

Sponsor your family

Bring your spouse, children and parents on dependent visas once your own residency is stamped.

Fast-track Emirates ID & medical

VIP medical testing and biometric appointments arranged around your travel dates, not the other way round.

Your pathway

From application to stamped visa in under a week.

Company formation, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping are sequenced by one advisor — no hand-offs between agents.

Day 1–301

Security clearance & trade licence

We submit your application, clear security checks and issue the trade licence that anchors the visa file.

Day 402

Entry permit & biometric medical

Your entry permit is issued, then we book the medical test and biometrics at a centre near you.

Day 5–603

Emirates ID & visa stamping

Emirates ID is issued and the residence visa is stamped — then we start dependent applications if needed.

Timelines assume a complete document set and standard security clearance. Golden Visa applications follow the relevant authority's assessment.

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Eligibility check

Find the right visa route for your family.

Share your preferred visa type and an immigration specialist will confirm the route, the documents you need and the total cost — including dependants — in one written quotation.

Golden Visa eligibility assessed against current criteria
Dependant visas quoted upfront — spouse, children, parents
Emirates ID, medical and stamping handled end to end

4 routes · free assessment