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Start your UAE company with one expert team. We pick the right structure, activity and licence, handle every approval, arrange your residence visas and open your bank account, so you can focus on running the business.
Why founders from 60+ countries set up with iWA.
*Indicative, package and visa-dependent.
Free zone or mainland: compare ownership, tax, visas and where you can trade, then get an instant cost estimate.
Ideal for consulting, trading with overseas clients, e-commerce, tech and holding structures — industry-clustered communities with fast, digital setup.
Licensed by the Department of Economy & Tourism — for retail, hospitality, contracting, professional services and any business trading directly with the UAE market.
Three quick questions for an instant indicative estimate.
Supply your information — we handle the rest. The core process can take as little as 24 hours.
We choose the right structure, activity and licence, and handle all paperwork and approvals.
The correct commercial, professional or industrial licence, plus any prior authority approvals.
Entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence visa for you, your team and your family.
We position your application with the right UAE bank and guide you through compliance.
An offshore company is a non-resident UAE entity used to hold assets, shares and intellectual property, or to trade internationally. It is a lean, private structure with no office requirement.
The exact list depends on your jurisdiction and activity. We confirm it at your first consultation.
Once your documents are ready, the core licensing process can take as little as 24 hours, and most free zone companies are registered within a few days. Visas, Emirates ID and bank account opening follow, and we give you a full timeline at the start.
Free zone packages start from around AED 12,500 and mainland companies from around AED 18,500. The final cost depends on your activity, number of visas and office needs. Use the cost calculator above for an instant estimate.
Choose a free zone if you mainly serve international clients, trade online or need a holding structure. Choose mainland if you want to trade directly with UAE customers or government, need a physical shop or office in the city, or want unlimited visas.
Yes. Free zone companies are 100% foreign-owned, and 100% foreign ownership is now permitted for most mainland activities, so a local partner is usually not required.
Much of the setup can be done remotely. You will need to visit the UAE for your residence visa medical test and Emirates ID biometrics, and banks often ask to meet account signatories in person.
UAE corporate tax is 0% on taxable profit up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that. Qualifying free zone companies can pay 0% on qualifying income. Our corporate tax team handles registration and filing.
Yes. Free zone and mainland companies can sponsor residence visas for owners, staff and family members, within the visa allocation of your licence and office. Offshore companies cannot sponsor visas.
Tell us what you need — set up a company, relocate your family, secure residency or invest — and a specialist replies within one business day.
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