Company Registration in the UAE

The timeline depends on the chosen jurisdiction: registration in free economic zones typically takes 5 to 7 business days, while mainland registration takes 2 to 3 business days, provided that all required documents are in place

Yes, remote registration is possible in most free zones. For mainland companies, the physical presence of the founder is required at least once — for obtaining a residency visa and opening a bank account

In the mainland zone, there is no minimum capital requirement. In free zones, conditions vary: some do not require share capital, while others do — for example, DMCC requires a minimum of AED 50,000

In free zones, a legal address is provided automatically if a physical office is not required. In the mainland zone, renting an office is mandatory — and we are ready to assist you in finding a suitable space

Company registration with individual shareholders is significantly faster. The involvement of corporate entities requires additional checks and extends the processing time

The legal address must be a commercial premises. In free zones, the use of a virtual office is often permitted. If the address needs to be changed, the registration details must be updated and the relevant authority must be notified