Every other consultant wanted a meeting before quoting. MSZ itemised the whole thing on the first call: licence, permit and bank intro, and delivered in a week.
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Rashid Al Habtoor
General Trading · Dubai Mainland
Licensed UAE Corporate Services Provider
Set up your company anywhere in the UAE.
One partner for every emirate and free zone: trade licence, residence permits, Emirates ID, corporate bank account and tax registration, fully managed from a single point of contact.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Free zone, mainland & offshore
- Residence permit & Emirates ID
- Corporate bank account support
- Corporate tax & VAT registration
- Licence in as little as 1 day
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Why the UAE
A base built for founders and investors.
The reasons entrepreneurs from over 150 countries choose the UAE to hold and grow their business.
01
100% ownership
Own your company outright in every free zone and for almost all mainland activities. No local partner required.
02
0% – 9% tax
No personal income tax. 0% corporate tax up to AED 375k and on qualifying free-zone income; 9% above.
03
Residence permits
Renewable UAE residence permits and Emirates ID for you, your team and your family.
04
Global banking
Corporate accounts with UAE and international banks. We prepare the file and make the introduction.
05
Fast licensing
Trade licence issued in as little as one working day, with the whole process managed for you.
06
Full repatriation
Move 100% of your capital and profits out of the UAE with no restrictions or exchange controls.
Where to set up
Every emirate. One consultancy.
We license across the whole of the UAE and recommend the jurisdiction that genuinely fits your activity and budget, not the one that pays us most.
Dubai Free Zone
IFZA, Meydan, DMCC and more. 100% ownership, 0% tax band and fast setup, ideal for trading and services.
From AED 12,500
Dubai Mainland
A DED / DET licence to trade anywhere in the UAE, open a shop or office and bid for government work.
From AED 18,500
Sharjah & Northern Emirates
SHAMS, SPC and Ajman free zones, the most cost-effective route for consultants and small teams.
From AED 7,500
Abu Dhabi
Mainland or ADGM in the capital, strong for finance, energy, government and regulated activities.
Tailored quote
Ras Al Khaimah (RAKEZ)
Industrial, trading and SME licences with warehousing and staff accommodation at competitive rates.
Tailored quote
Offshore company
RAK ICC or JAFZA offshore for holding, asset protection and international structuring. No permits.
From AED 8,000
Packages & pricing
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Every quote is itemised in writing before you pay a dirham: licence and government fees included, no hidden agency charges.
Free Zone
Free Zone Company
FromAED 12,500 / year
- Free-zone trade licence (IFZA / Meydan)
- 1 residence permit + Emirates ID
- 100% ownership · 0% tax band
- Bank account introduction
- Corporate tax & VAT registration
Most popularMainland
Mainland LLC
FromAED 18,500 / year
- DED / DET mainland trade licence
- Trade anywhere in the UAE
- Residence permits for owner + staff
- Name reservation & initial approval
- PRO, tax & VAT registration
Offshore
Offshore Company
FromAED 8,000 / year
- RAK ICC / JAFZA offshore licence
- 100% foreign ownership
- Holding & asset-protection structure
- Corporate bank account support
- No office or residence permit needed
Also available: Sharjah & Northern Emirates from AED 7,500 · Abu Dhabi & RAKEZ · Saudi Arabia. Your final quote is confirmed in writing before payment.
How it works
From first call to licence in hand.
One dedicated consultant manages the entire process: you sign, we file.
Day 0 · Advisory
Structure & strategy
We confirm your activity, choose the right jurisdiction and ownership structure, and reserve your trade name, with an exact, itemised quote.
Days 1–3 · Application
Licence & approvals
We submit your application, secure initial approval, prepare the MoA and incorporation documents, and issue your trade licence.
Days 3–5 · Activation
Permits & banking
Establishment card, residence permit and Emirates ID, plus your corporate bank account introduction. Ready to start trading.
1
Choose activity & jurisdiction
We match your business to the right emirate, free zone and licence type.
2
Reserve name & initial approval
Trade-name reservation and the authority's initial approval to proceed.
3
Sign incorporation documents
MoA and forms prepared for you, signed in person or remotely.
4
Pay & receive trade licence
Government fees settled and your official trade licence issued.
5
Establishment card & permit quota
Immigration file opened and your residence-permit quota confirmed.
6
Residence permit, ID & bank account
Medical, Emirates ID, permit stamping and corporate bank introduction.
Licence types
The right licence for your activity.
Pick from the four core UAE licence categories. We confirm the exact activities before you commit.
Commercial
Trading, import / export, retail, e-commerce and general trading activities.
Professional
Consultancy, services, agencies and freelance or specialist professions.
Industrial
Manufacturing, assembly, processing, packaging and warehousing.
Holding
Hold shares, real estate, intellectual property and group assets.
What you’ll need
Required documents.
Setting up is simpler than most people expect. Here is what we typically need to get started.
Individual shareholders
- Passport copy for every shareholder
- Passport-size photograph (white background)
- UAE entry stamp or current residence permit, if already in the UAE
- Recent proof of address (utility bill or bank statement)
- A short description of your intended business activity
Corporate shareholders
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Board resolution approving the new company
- Passport copies of directors and beneficial owners
- Certificate of incumbency or good standing
Documents from outside the UAE may need attestation or legalisation. We guide you through exactly what applies to your country.
At a glance
Key facts for a UAE company.
| Foreign ownership | 100% in free zones and for most mainland activities |
| Corporate tax | 0% up to AED 375,000 profit · 9% above · 0% on qualifying free-zone income |
| Personal income tax | None |
| VAT | 5%, only once taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 |
| Residence permits | Based on your package and office solution (typically 1–6+) |
| Minimum capital | No mandatory paid-up capital for most activities |
| Setup time | 1–5 working days (free zone as fast as same day) |
| Office options | Flexi-desk, shared or full physical office |
| Profit repatriation | 100% of capital and profits, no exchange controls |
Why MSZ Consultancy
Advisors, not order-takers.
One dedicated consultant
A single expert owns your file from first call to bank account. No call centre, no being passed around.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every fee is on the table in writing before you pay. We recommend the cheapest legitimate route, not the priciest.
15+ years, fully licensed
An ISO 9001 and FTA-registered corporate services provider with offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and India.
Client stories
Trusted by 3,200+ founders.
Real reviews from entrepreneurs who started their UAE company with MSZ.
They recommended Sharjah over Dubai for my model and saved me several thousand dirhams. Handled my residence permit and Emirates ID remotely before I arrived.
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Lena Fischer
Consultancy · Sharjah Free Zone
Needed a clean holding company for my UAE and India assets. MSZ structured it properly, opened the corporate account, and explained the tax position clearly.
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Arjun Menon
Holding structure · Offshore
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Yes. In every UAE free zone, and for the vast majority of mainland activities, you can hold 100% of the shares with no local sponsor or Emirati partner required. For a small list of strategic-impact activities a local element still applies. We confirm your specific activity before you commit.
Ready to set up in the UAE?
Tell us where you want to set up and a consultant sends your itemised quote within 2 business hours. No commitment required.