Copmany setup on the Mainland in the UAE, legal advice and assistance in starting a business
We open a company remotely and prepare for the launch of operational activities
- 10 days
- 10 000$
01
Assistance in renting premises and obtaining Ejari
02
Obtaining a residence permit and interaction with GDFRA and Ministry of Human Resources & Emaratisation
03
Tax and legal consulting, accounting support
04
Opening personal and corporate accounts
The process of setuping and administering a business in the Mainland is different from the Free zone
In the case of Free Zone, the registrar and the supervisory authority are loyal private companies that manage free zones. In the case of Mainland, the registering and controlling body is a state structure – the economic department of the relevant emirate. In this regard, doing business on the Mainland is subject to much more control and regulation.
Free Zone
Mainland
Ownership restriction
Free Zone
There are no restrictions on the ownership of the company by foreign citizens, 100% ownership is possible
Mainland
In the case of conducting certain types of activities, it may be necessary the presence of a nominal co-owner-a citizen of the UAE (50%+ of the company)
Restrictions on Activities
Free Zone
Activities outside the UAE:
There are no restrictions
Activities within the UAE:
It is possible to conduct any activity on the territory of the zone, but there are restrictions on services within the UAE (b2c activity with physical provision of services outside the FreeZone is excluded)
Mainland
Activities outside the UAE:
There are no restrictions
Activities within the UAE:
There are no restrictions, but certain types of activities will require a co-founder with UAE citizenship
Taxes and reporting
Free Zone
9% income tax starting from 2023
5% VAT (VAT)
Annual reporting
5% VAT (VAT)
Annual reporting
Mainland
9% income tax starting from 2023
5% VAT (VAT)
Annual reporting
5% VAT (VAT)
Annual reporting
The ability to obtain a residence permit for employees
Free Zone
No restrictions
The cost of a residence permit for each employee:
from $3 thousand/year
The cost of a residence permit for each employee:
from $3 thousand/year
Mainland
No restrictions
The cost of a residence permit for each employee:
from $3 thousand/year
The cost of a residence permit for each employee:
from $3 thousand/year
Regulation and administration
Free Zone
The registering and regulatory body is a private company – the Free Zone Management Company.
Free Zone is an intermediary between your company and state bodies (GDFRA, Ministry of Human Resources, Municipality, etc.), greatly simplifying interaction andnbsp;acting as a single window
Free Zone is an intermediary between your company and state bodies (GDFRA, Ministry of Human Resources, Municipality, etc.), greatly simplifying interaction andnbsp;acting as a single window
Mainland
The registering and regulatory body is the economic department of the relevant emirate.
Interaction with GDFRA, Ministry of Human Resources, municipalities, supervisory authorities occurs directly, which increases the administrative burden
Interaction with GDFRA, Ministry of Human Resources, municipalities, supervisory authorities occurs directly, which increases the administrative burden
Complexity and cost of maintenance
Free Zone
License cost
from $6,000/year
from $6,000/year
Mainland
License cost
from $5,500/year
The cost of nominal service
from $3,000/year
from $5,500/year
The cost of nominal service
from $3,000/year
We accompany you at every stage, starting with the company setup, ending with obtaining all permits and starting your business
Stage 1
Getting initial approval
Description
Obtaining primary approval for doing business. Includes selection and coordination of activities, reservation of the company's trade name and receipt of the Initial approval package from the Dubai Economic Department required for office rental and subsequent registration of a legal entity
What you need from the client
- Passport scan
- 30 minutes to fill out our brief
- If the client has never visited the UAE before, then a physical presence will be required
Cost and terms
- 2-3 days
- 1500 AED
Stage 2
Assistance in renting a room/office and obtaining Ejari
Description
- Selection of an object for request
- Legal audit of the lease agreement
- Full transaction support
- Assistance in making payments/issuing checks to the owner
- Registration of a lease agreement in Ejari
What you need from the client
- Visit the objects you like and make a choice
- Have a bank account with the ability to transfer to AED/cash for rent payment
Cost and terms
- From 3 days
- 1000-3000 AED per m2/year
Stage 3
Company setup
Description
Preparation of all documents by the Dubai Economic Department, obtaining a Trade license and a certificate for a trade name. Company setup in the Ministry of Human Resources and issue of electronic signature andInstitution card
What you need from the client
- One visit to the TasHeel Center to obtain an e-Signature and launch the process of obtaining an Emirates ID for the founders
Cost and terms
- 2-3 days after receiving Ejari
- The cost of the license is from 20 to 30 thousand. AED depending on the types of activities + 5% of the cost of the annual rental of the premises (starting from the 2nd year)
Stage 4.1
Employment of employees and obtaining a residence permit
Description
- Issue of a work card and registration of an employment contract in WPS (Age protection System)
- Getting a Visa Permit
- Record for a medical test and biometrics
- Annual insurance (VMI)
- Emirates ID Issue
What you need from the client
- Passport data of employees
Cost and terms
- 21-28 days
- 8340 AED for an employee + the cost of honey.test
Stage 4.2
Obtaining permits from regulatory authorities
We get permissions from
- Food Safety Department (restaurants/shops)
- Dubai Municipality (any retail facilities)
- Dubai Land Department (permits for brokers/developers/UK in the real estate sector)
- Roads and Transport Authority (permits for businesses interacting with transport infrastructure)
Cost and terms
- 14-28 days
- Depending on the type of business from 5 000 to 25 000 AED
Stage 4.3
Preparation of a shopping facility
For shops/restaurants and etc.
Description
- Selection of a licensed construction/repair team
- Getting a NOC from the facility's management company
- Coordination of interior and renovation works in Dubai Municipality
- Connection to DEWA and EMPOWER utilities
What you need from the client
- Provide interior and exterior design
Cost and terms
- 14-28 days
- Depending on the type of business from 5 000 to 25 000 AED
Stage 5
Opening a bank account, enabling acquiring
Description
- Preparation of all documents and passing the AML/KYC procedure
Deadlines
- 3-6 weeks
Get an expert's advice:
- 01 All about business administration in the UAE
- 02 Choose between FreeZone or Mainland
- 03 Structuring cash flows
Cost of services
Registration of a company and its preparation for
commercial and operational activities
commercial and operational activities
Company setup
- Turnkey company setup
- Company setup with the Ministry of Labor and Immigration;
- Obtaining a long-term visa, employment cards, medical insurance and national identity cards;
from $5,500
(AED 20,500)
(AED 20,500)
Company setup + residence permit
- Turnkey company setup
- Company setup with the Ministry of Labor and Immigration;
- Obtaining a long-term visa, employment cards, medical insurance and national identity cards;
Additional services:
- Fast Track (rapid passage of medical examination and biometrics);
- Status Change (while in the country);
- Opening a corporate and personal bank account.
from $8,500
(AED 32,000)
(AED 32,000)
Office + turnkey business
- Assistance in renting an office and obtaining an Ejari;
- Registration of a company "under the key";
- Employment of employees and obtaining a residence permit;
- Obtaining additional permits from regulatory authorities;
- Preparation of a shopping facility/store;
- Opening a bank account, enabling acquiring.
from $20,000
(AED 73,000)
(AED 73,000)
Services
Cost, $
Basic
$2,900/year
Advanced
$4,900/year
Preparation of documents, registration changes and interaction with FreeZone
The cost of services does not include the cost of state duties, they are paid separately
true
Salary Certificate (company/ freezone standart/freezone gold)
50/70/100
Board Resolution (with company seal)
50
Edit/add activity + Board Resolution
500
Change of founder + Board Resolution
500
Transfer of shares + Board Resolution
500
Change of Residence-visa passport
500
Upgrade licenses and add + 1 residence permit
600
NOC release from the company
100
Receiving NOC from government agencies
600
Visa Cancellation
50
License renewal
300
Accounting services
Getting TRN
700
«Turnkey» accounting for zero transactions (up to 50 transactions per year, up to $100,000 turnover per year)
1,900
Accounting «turnkey»
from 7,000
discount 10%
discount 20%
Consulting an accountant in the UAE
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Consulting services
Consultations on tax planning
Issues of avoidance of double taxation
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
CFC
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Tax residency
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Automatic exchange of tax information
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Notifications about the availability of foreign accounts/residence permit
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Movement of capital and assets
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Currency legislation
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Expert advice on taxes in the UAE
VAT
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Excise taxes
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Customs duties
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Other taxes and fees
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Consultations on issues of interaction with UAE government authorities
Licensing/accreditation/permits issues (Dubai Municipality/Dubai Land Department/Dubai Health Authority/RTA/DEWA/EmPower)
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Consultation on the regulation of certain types of activities
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Consultations on immigration/labor issues (visas, employment, interaction with GDRFA/Mohre)
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Interaction with government agencies/contractors
Writing requests to government agencies
100/request
100/request
Personal interaction with state bodies
200/meeting
200/meeting
Selection of counterparties
from 300
from 300
Consultation and registration of medical insurance
from 100
from 100
Tariffs for accounting support for companies with more than 50 transactions per year or a turnover of more than $100,000 per year
Accounting support
Discount 5%
for all accounting services when purchasing the tariff «Basic»
Discount 10%
for all accounting services when purchasing a tariff «Advanced»
Services
Cost, $
Cost
$2,900/year
Расширенный
$5,900/year
Preparation of documents, registration changes and interaction with Dubai Economic Department
The cost of services does not include the cost of state duties, they are paid separately
true
Salary Certificate (company/ freezone standart/freezone gold)
50/70/100
Board Resolution (with company seal)
50
Edit/Add activity + Board Resolution
500
Change of founder + Board Resolution
500
Transfer of shares + Board Resolution
500
Passport change Residence-visa
500
Upgrade licenses (add/change activity)
600
NOC release from the company
100
Receiving NOC from government agencies
600
Visa Cancellation
50
License renewal
300
Accounting services
Getting TRN
700
Employment and full support in obtaining a residence permit for 1 employee
500+ duties and insurance ~2000
400+ duties and insurance ~2000
300+ duties and insurance ~2000
Consulting an accountant in the UAE
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Turnkey accounting (including WPS)
up to 50 transactions/month, up to 5 employees
500/month
discount 7%
discount 15%
50-150 transactions/month, up to 10 employees
800/month
discount 7%
discount 15%
from 150 transactions/month, from 10 employees
from 1,000/month
discount 7%
discount 15%
Consulting services
Consultations on tax planning
Issues of avoidance of double taxation
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
CFC
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Tax residency
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Automatic exchange of tax information
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Notifications about the availability of foreign accounts/residence permit
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Movement of capital and assets
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Currency legislation
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Expert advice on taxes in the UAE
VAT
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Excise taxes
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Customs duties
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Other taxes and fees
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Consultations on issues of interaction with UAE government authorities
Licensing/accreditation/permits issues (Dubai Municipality/Dubai Land Department/Dubai Health Authority/RTA/DEWA/EmPower)
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Consultation on the regulation of certain types of activities
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Consultations on immigration/labor issues (visas, employment, interaction with GDRFA/Mohre)
100/hour
100/hour
10 hours
Interaction with government agencies/contractors
Writing requests to government agencies
100/request
100/request
Personal interaction with state bodies
200/meeting
200/meeting
Selection of counterparties
from 300
from 300
Consultation and registration of medical insurance
from 100
from 100
About Relocate-UAE.com
Companies setup and business support in the UAE.
We help international companies to obtain the necessary financial, legal, tax and geopolitical benefits of the UAE jurisdiction.
We help international companies to obtain the necessary financial, legal, tax and geopolitical benefits of the UAE jurisdiction.
The main services of the company
- Business setup and structuring in the UAE
- Tax planning and optimization
- Support of commercial and operational activities in the UAE
- Services for business owners
22 employees
>200 clients
>30 companies
we set up in the UAE in a month
Offices in three countries
