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Choose your business activity to start your business setup cost estimate

Choose the business activity that you would like to carry out in the UAE. Aside from helping you identify the location and licence that best suits your company, this will also help you get a better estimate of the cost of your company setup.

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

Let’s start with the basics. What kind of business are you planning to launch? Your activity determines the license type and setup cost — I’ll guide you from here.

What is your main reason for setting up a company in the UAE?

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

Understanding your goal helps us tailor the right setup. Whether it’s for residency, investment, or expansion — we’ll recommend the best structure for your needs.

New company formation

Expansion plan (ie. new branch or franchise)

Company relocation

Visa purposes only

How many owners/shareholders will your company have?

The number of owners/shareholders your company will have can help in identifying the most suitable legal structure for your company, as well as the number of residence visas you will require.

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

Got it. The number of shareholders affects your legal structure and documentation — let’s make sure we plan it right from the start.

How many residence visas will you need?

In addition to residence visas for your shareholders, you can apply for residence visas for your employees and family members.

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

This helps us estimate your visa quota and office space requirements. Don’t worry — we’ll make sure you get exactly what your team needs.

Will you also require visas for your dependants?

Dependants include your family members, nanny or other household staff you may personally employ.

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

If you plan to bring your family, we’ll include dependent visas in your setup plan — we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

Yes

What type of office space do you need?

Depending on the nature of your business, will you need a flexi-desk, a co-working space or an entire office space? This is an important factor in calculating your total setup cost.

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

Your office type impacts both cost and visa eligibility. Whether you need a flexi-desk or a full office, we’ll recommend the most efficient option for your setup.

Virtual Office

Physical Office

Shop Front

Business Center

Ware House

When do you plan to start your business?

Depending on the nature of your business, will you need a flexi-desk, a co-working space or an entire office space? This is an important factor in calculating your total setup cost.

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

Your timeline helps us align the setup process accordingly. Whether you're ready now or just exploring, we’ll adjust the plan to fit your schedule.

This Month

Next Month

3 Months

6 Months

Are you currently living in the UAE?

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

Knowing your location helps us plan the visa process and document requirements. Whether you're in the UAE or abroad — we’ll handle everything remotely or in person.

Yes

Are you currently employed in the UAE?

Yes

What's your nationality?

Maria Khalid Business Consultant

Your nationality helps us check specific banking and visa regulations that may apply. Don’t worry — we work with clients from 50+ countries and will guide you accordingly.

Your business setup estimate is ready!

Please share your details below so you can receive it right away.

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Your estimate is ready — and we’ve saved all your answers. One of our experts will contact you shortly to walk you through the details and next steps.

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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