It depends on the jurisdiction, activity, visas and office. Published starting licence fees include AED 6,000 for the RAKEZ Basic package and AED 12,500 per year for a Meydan licence with no visa, before visas, office and service fees.

Yes. Free zone and offshore companies can be fully foreign-owned, and most mainland activities also allow 100% foreign ownership since the 2021 reforms. A short list of strategic activities has conditions.

A free zone company is licensed by a free zone authority and usually trades inside the zone and internationally. A mainland company is licensed by an economic department such as Dubai DET and can trade across the UAE.

Some free zones issue licences within about a day for eligible applications, for example Meydan states 24 hours. Mainland setup usually takes longer. We give a timeline in your quote.

It depends. Some free zones do not require a physical office to start, while mainland licences generally need an Ejari-registered office.

Yes. Free zone and mainland companies can sponsor visas within their quota. Offshore companies cannot sponsor visas.

UAE corporate tax is 0% up to AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% above that. Every company must register for corporate tax, even if it pays 0%.

When taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months or are expected to within 30 days. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500.

No. Banks make their own decisions. We prepare a complete application and introduce you to suitable banks.

Often yes. Some free zones offer a fully digital setup. We explain what applies to your case.

Usually passport copies of shareholders and managers, a photograph, three proposed trade names and a description of your activity. Corporate shareholders need attested documents.

Book a free consultation or send your activity, visa and office needs. Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.