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Dubai Company Registration (UAE)

Incorporate your business in the UAE through a Free Zone, Mainland, or Offshore structure

Validity: Typically 1 to 3 years (renewable depending on jurisdiction)

Here is the full dubai company registration (uae) process, end to end — every step and who handles what. Knowing the sequence up front helps you keep documents ready and avoid the back-and-forth that delays most filings.

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How It Works

  1. 1

    Select Structure and Free Zone or Jurisdiction

    Assess whether a Free Zone, Mainland, or Offshore structure best suits your business activity, customer base, and commercial objectives.

  2. 2

    Name Reservation and Activity Registration

    Reserve the proposed company name and register the approved business activity with the relevant Free Zone authority or Department of Economy and Tourism.

  3. 3

    Submit Incorporation Application and Documents

    File the incorporation application with the chosen authority along with shareholder and director KYC documents.

  4. 4

    Obtain Trade Licence and Incorporation Certificate

    Receive the Trade Licence and Certificate of Incorporation from the Free Zone authority or DET.

  5. 5

    UAE Visa Application

    Apply for investor or partner visa(s) for the founders and any employees requiring UAE residency, including medical fitness tests and Emirates ID registration.

  6. 6

    Bank Account Opening and FEMA Compliance

    Open a UAE corporate bank account and report the overseas investment to the authorised dealer bank in India under FEMA ODI framework.

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Where it's filed

Dubai Company Registration (UAE) is processed through the official government portal. You can file directly there, or have our experts manage the entire submission and follow-up for you.

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