Company formation
How to set up a company in Dubai: free zone vs mainland vs offshore, ownership, licences, documents and timelines.
Offshore Company in the UAE: Uses, Limits and How to Form One (2026)
What a UAE offshore company (RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore) actually is, what it can and cannot do, and how it compares to a free zone company.
Read guide →Company formationCan You Set Up a Dubai Company Remotely? (2026)
Most of a Dubai free zone licence can be handled online. Here is exactly what you can do remotely, what still needs you in person, and the realistic sequence.
Read guide →Company formationMainland Company Setup in Dubai: Process, Cost and Pros & Cons (2026)
A clear guide to setting up a Dubai mainland (DED) company: what it is, when to choose it, the step-by-step process, indicative costs, and how it compares to a free zone.
Read guide →Company formationHow to Set Up a Company in Dubai: The Complete 2026 Guide
A step-by-step walkthrough of the full Dubai company formation process: structure, licence, name, application, residence visa, banking and tax registration.
Read guide →Company formationHow Long Does It Take to Set Up a Company in Dubai? (2026)
Realistic timelines for free zone and mainland company formation in Dubai: licence, visa, and bank account, plus what speeds the process up or slows it down.
Read guide →Company formationFree Zone vs Mainland vs Offshore in the UAE: Which Is Right for You? (2026)
A plain-English comparison of the three ways to set up a company in the UAE, free zone, mainland and offshore, with costs, trade-offs and a worked example to help you choose.
Read guide →Company formationFree Zone Company Setup in Dubai: How It Works (2026)
What a free zone company is, who it suits, how to set one up, and the one limitation you need to understand before you commit.
Read guide →Company formationChoosing Your Business Activity and Licence Type in Dubai (2026)
Commercial, professional, industrial and more: how Dubai's licence types work, why choosing the right activities matters, and the pitfalls to avoid before you apply.
Read guide →Company formationDocuments You Need to Register a Company in Dubai (2026)
A complete checklist of documents required to set up a company in Dubai in 2026, covering free zone, mainland and the key differences between them.
Read guide →Company formation100% Foreign Ownership in the UAE: What Changed and What It Means (2026)
The 2021 Companies Law reforms opened mainland UAE to 100% foreign ownership for most activities. Here is what changed, what still requires a local partner, and what it means for your setup.
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