How do Dubai/UAE Companies Work?
✅ Get Unlimited Visas – For shareholders, investors, and employees
✅ Live & Work Anywhere in the UAE – Including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or remotely
✅ Minimal Presence Required – Stay just 1 day/year (for 50%+ shareholders)
✅ Tax-Free Salary – Pay yourself tax-free, deductible by the company
✅ 0% Tax on Capital Gains – Invest in stocks/crypto/real estate, all tax-free
✅ Low 9% Corporate Tax – And 0% on the first USD 100,000 in profits
✅ Small Business Relief – 0% corporate tax if revenue is under USD 820,000/year
✅ Industry Tax Exemptions – 100% exemptions for manufacturing, logistics & HQs
100s of Successful Relocations
We have helped hundreds of HNWIs relocate to the UAE and Dubai, supporting them in everything from visa applications to international tax strategies.
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Our All-Inclusive Company Setup Plan
Our All-Inclusive Company Setup Package includes everything you need to be 100% compliant with UAE laws and regulations.
There are no hidden fees – and we offer 24/7 support including on tax questions.
Only government fees are charged extra.
And at year end, we can handle your company tax return from just USD 499.
THE DUBAI NAVIGATOR | Competitors | |
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Business License Application | Included | USD 1000 |
Dubai Registered Address | Included | USD 150 |
Immigration Card Application | Included | USD 100 |
Up to 3 Visa Applications | Included | USD 1500 |
Medical Examination | Included | USD 100 |
Emirates ID | Included | USD 100 |
Business Bank Account | Included | USD 500 |
Personal Bank Account | Included | USD 300 |
Brokerage Account | Included | Rarely Available |
Corporate Tax Registration | Included | USD 200 |
VAT Registration | Included | USD 100 |
24/7 Support by email and WhatsApp | Included | Rarely Available |
UAE Welcome Guide | Included | Rarely Available |
UAE Tax Questions | Answered for Free | Rarely Answered |
International Tax Questions | Personal Qs: Included | Not available |
International Corporate Tax | Advanced Solutions Available | Rarely Available |
OUR FEES | One-Time: USD 2,499 | Around USD 4000+ |
GOVERNMENT FEES | Variable - See Below | Variable - See Below |
TIME SAVED | 5 Weeks+ of Work |
Choose from 3 Company Types
Option 1
Dubai Free Zone Company
Fastest and Easiest Option
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Complete the entire process in 3-4 weeks - with just 3-10 days in Dubai
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Receive a Dubai visa - live & work anywhere in the UAE (from home)
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No enforcement of the UAE's health insurance requirement
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Fully fledged LLC company with bank account and Dubai address
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Comes with a "free" coworking space
But:
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Opening a physical office in Dubai requires an additional permit
Timeline:
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2 Weeks: company setup and visa application (before your arrival)
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8-10 Working days in Dubai for medical examination + Emirates ID
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Express processing available: spend only 3-5 working days in Dubai!
Costs
- The Dubai Navigator All-Inclusive Set-Up Fee: USD 2,499
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Government Fees (all-inclusive):
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Business license: USD 3,620 per year
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First 2Y visa: USD 2,940 every 2 years
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Any additional 2Y visas: USD 1,790 every 2 years per person
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*Express/VIP processing available for an additional USD 780/person
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Option 2
Dubai Mainland Company
Slower/Complex to Set Up - But More Business Options
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More reputable with UAE banks
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Allows you to open an office/shop/warehouse without permits
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Allows more business activities (such as physical retail shops)
But:
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Subject to Emiratisation rules: need to hire Emirati workers if you have more than 20 skilled employees
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Requires you to rent office space from year 2 onwards
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You are required to buy health insurance, starting at around USD300/y
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All employment contracts have to be registered with MOHRE (more work)
Timeline:
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3 Weeks: company setup and visa application (before your arrival)
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2 Weeks: time spent in Dubai for medical examination and bank account openings
Costs
- The Dubai Navigator All-Inclusive Set-Up Fee: USD2,499
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Government Fees (all-inclusive):
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Business license: AED 2,550-4,300 per year (dep. on activity)
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First 2Y visa: AED 1,580 every 2 years
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Any additional 2Y visas: USD 1,050 every 2 years per person
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*above fees are for shareholder/investor visas. Employee visas are costlier
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Option 3
RAK/Sharjah Free Zone Company
More affordable than a Dubai Free Zone company, but less convenient
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Lower business license fees (savings of around USD1,500/y)
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You will get a visa from RAK/Sharjah (not Dubai)
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You are allowed to work from home in Dubai
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You may open a Dubai office - with permission of the free zone
But:
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Need to visit RAK/Sharjah when applying for a driving license, doing medical check-ups and when applying for dependent visas for spouses or kids
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You are required to buy health insurance, starting at around USD300/y
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Slower to set up, more background checks on shareholders
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Lower reputation with banks (compared to Dubai companies)
Timeline:
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2-3 Weeks: company set up and visa application - delays are common
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2-3 Weeks in the UAE: visit the UAE and RAK/Sharjah for visa application, medical examination and Emirates ID issuance. No faster express service available
Costs
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The Dubai Navigator All-Inclusive Set-Up Fee: USD2,499
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Government Fees (all-inclusive):
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Business license from USD 1,980 per year
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First 2Y visa: USD 2,680 every 2 years
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Any additional 2Y visas: USD 1,450 every 2 years per person
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