Freezone, Mainland & Offshore Company Formation
Setting up a business in the UAE requires coordinated steps with licensing authorities, immigration systems, banks and tax regulators. Setting up a business in the UAE requires coordinated steps with licensing authorities, immigration systems, banks and tax regulators.Al Arabiya Group delivers a fully managed, end-to-end formation service covering company registration, visas, banking, accounting, taxation and compliance.
Whether you need a free zone, mainland or offshore structure, we build the setup around your commercial goals and operational requirements.
Ideal for: digital businesses, service providers, consulting, media, trading and international operations.
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Ideal for: UAE market operations, retail, contracting, logistics, corporate services and office-based activities.
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Ideal for: holding structures, asset protection, international trading, privacy and tax-efficient global operations.
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Requirements
We prepare all documents and coordinate with the relevant authority for fast, compliant approval.
Built to eliminate delays and deliver clear outcomes.
We assess your business activity, ownership goals, banking requirements and operational model to recommend freezone, mainland or offshore.
Trade name approval, MoA drafting, activity classification and licence issuance—completed directly with DED or your chosen free zone.
We handle:
Emirates ID processing
All with ICP and GDRFA.
We prepare your banking file and coordinate communication with UAE banks until the account is approved.
Your business becomes operational and fully compliant under UAE law.
We guided founders from over 70+ countries through every step, from initial licensing to full operations.
Trusted UAE specialists delivering fast, efficient, and fully compliant business setup without complexity.
Dedicated specialists available throughout your setup and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Free zones suit service, digital and international businesses.
Mainland is best for UAE market trading and office-based operations.
Offshore is ideal for holding and global structuring.
Most licences are issued in 24–72 hours, depending on the authority and activity.
Most banks either require residency or proof that the visa process has started.
Yes. Your company can sponsor visas once its licence and establishment card are active.
VAT (5%) applies. Corporate tax applies depending on revenue and business activity.
We manage all registrations and filings.
