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Business Registration

& Relocation

What is it?

Looking to Start a business in Dubai or the UAE?

At BalancePro we help entrepreneurs, investors, 
and freelancers register companies in free zones, mainland, or offshore jurisdictions — with full legal support, banking, and visas

Advantages

Why Choose
Business Registration
in the UAE

When registering a company in the UAE, you gain

Quick Setup

Fast process with full digital support

Banking Access

Open a corporate bank account easily

UAE Residency

Get residence visa and Emirates ID

Tax Residency

Obtain official tax resident status

No Dividend Tax

Profits and dividends are tax-free

No Currency Control

Move capital without restrictions

Full Ownership

100% foreign ownership is allowed

Regional Access

Expand easily across MENA markets

Legal Entity Types

Types of Business 
Structures in the UAE

Allows you to operate anywhere in the UAE. Ideal for trade and government contracts. Most of activities permit 100% foreign ownership

01

Mainland Company

Allows you to operate within a designated Free Zone. Ideal for e-commerce, logistics, and service businesses. Easy setup with 100% foreign ownership

02

Free Zone Company

Best suited for international trade, holding structures, and asset protection. No physical presence required in the UAE. Offers full tax exemption and privacy

03

Offshore Company

Stages of work

We simplify business setup in the UAE, step by step

01

Choose Company Type

Mainland, Free Zone, or Offshore. Virtual or physical office

02

Select Activity & License

Pick the right license type and activity

03

Define Legal
Structure

Define your entity legal structure (LLC, branch, etc)

04

Register Trade
Name

Reserve your business name

05

Get Initial Approvals

Get initial approval to proceed further stages

06

Set Up Office

Choose appropriate office solution for your business

07

Prepare Documents

Draft MOA, LSA, and complete all required forms

08

Submit
& Finalize

Submit
& Finalize

What we offer

Everything You Need to Launch in the UAE

Free Zone Setup

Company formation in DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, SPC & more

Mainland Registration

DED license to operate across the UAE

Offshore Incorporation

RAK ICC & JAFZA setups for global structuring

License Advisory

Help with selecting structure and activity

PRO & Local Agent

Full support with local agents and PROs

Bank & Visa Support

Bank account opening and visa assistance

Company Documents

Essential Documents
for Company Registration

Business Activity & License Type

Choose your business activity and license type—commercial, service, industrial, or freelance

Copy

Proof of Address

Recent utility bill or bank statement showing residential address

Copy

Passport & Photo

Valid passport copy and personal photo of each shareholder

Copy
Terms and cost

Find the Perfect
UAE Company Structure
for Your Business

Compare Free Zone, Mainland, and Offshore options—pick the best fit for your goals.

From

5,750

AED

(~$1,600)

Ideal for

E-commerce, IT, consulting, freelancers

100% foreign ownership with fully remote setup

International trade

Free Zone
3 - 15 days

Includes

Free Zone licence

MOA / LSA draft

Trade-name reservation

Optional Extras

Residence visa
Corporate bank account

From

9,000

AED

(~$2,450)

Ideal for

International holdings, asset and IP ownership, global invoicing

No UAE residence visa or local staff required

Local retail and service businesses

Offshore
3 - 15 days

Includes

RAK ICC or JAFZA registration

Minimal reporting duties

Trade-name reservation

Optional Extras

Corporate bank account

From

17,500

AED

(~$4,764)

Ideal for

Onshore trade across the UAE, government tenders

Local retail and service businesses

Physical office and UAE-wide operations

Mainland
3 - 15 days

Includes

Everything in Free Zone

DED mainland licence

Office lease contract

Optional Extras

Residence visa
Corporate bank account

Includes

RAK ICC or JAFZA registration

Minimal reporting duties

Optional Extras

Corporate bank account

Ideal for

International holdings, asset and IP ownership, global invoicing

No UAE residence visa or local staff required

Offshore
3 - 15 days

From

9,000

AED

(~$1,600)

Includes

Free Zone licence

DED mainland licence

Office lease contrac

Optional Extras

Residence visa
Office fit-out
Corporate bank account

Ideal for

Onshore trade across the UAE, government tenders

Local retail and service businesses

Physical office and UAE-wide operations

Mainland
3 - 15 days

From

17,500

AED

(~$1,600)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, most jurisdictions allow full remote setup without visiting the UAE.

  • No, most Free Zones and many Mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership.

  • You can choose from:
    – Commercial (trading, retail)
    – Service (consulting, IT, marketing)
    – Industrial (manufacturing)
    – Freelance (individual professional work)

  • Yes, most Free Zones and many Mainland activities allow full foreign ownership with no local sponsor required

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