UAE Business Licensing | Company Formation & Services

Start with the activity, customers and jurisdiction. Company registration is separate from financial-regulatory, product or operating permissions. Passive holdings and operating companies have different requirements.

Formation and specialist service routes

Practical setup guides

Budget for formation, premises, staff, any required approvals and ongoing compliance. Under the standard UAE Corporate Tax regime, 9% applies to taxable income above AED 375,000. Free-zone treatment is conditional.