Consulting and Professional Services Business Setup in the UAE

Consultancies and professional service firms often choose a free zone with a flexi-desk, or a mainland professional licence when most clients are in the UAE.

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What to know about Consulting & Professional Services

Free zone consultancy

Suits international clients and a low office footprint.

Mainland professional licence

Suits UAE clients and government work.

Regulated professions

Some professions need approvals or qualifications.

Team and visas

Plan visas to match your hiring.

How to get started with Maven&

01

Free consultation

We review your goals, activity and budget.

02

Plan and quote

We recommend an option and give an itemised quote.

03

Prepare documents

We list and prepare the documents you need.

04

Apply

We submit the application and handle follow-ups.

05

Launch and support

We support visas, banking, accounting and compliance after launch.

What to prepare

Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.

  • Passport copy of every shareholder and manager
  • A short description of your business activity and plans
  • Copy of the trade licence and incorporation documents, if the company already exists
  • Details of how many visas or team members you plan to have
  • Anything else we ask for once we understand your case

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Why choose Maven& for Consulting & Professional Services

One dedicated consultant

One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.

Checked against official sources

We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.

Connected services

Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.

Consulting & Professional Services: frequently asked questions

Some free zones allow it with a flexi-desk or no physical office.

Some professions need them. We check your activity.

Often through a mainland permit or by choosing a mainland licence.

Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.

Ready to get started with Consulting & Professional Services?

Get a clear, itemised quote and a setup plan built around your activity. Talk to a Maven& consultant today.

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