Business Setup in the UAE
Mainland and Free Zone company formation in Dubai and across the Emirates — one structured partner from licence to bank account.
Setting up a company in the UAE is straightforward when the structure is right — and expensive to fix when it is not. RTS Business Consulting helps entrepreneurs, SMEs and international investors choose the correct jurisdiction, secure the licence, arrange visas and open a corporate bank account, then stay compliant with VAT, Corporate Tax and AML obligations. You work with one team from the first scoping call to day-to-day operations.
Free Zone or Mainland — choosing the right structure
The first decision in any UAE business setup is jurisdiction, and it shapes your costs, your banking, your visa quota and where you are allowed to trade. A Free Zone company offers 100% foreign ownership, fast licensing and competitive packages, and is ideal for service businesses, consultancies, trading and holding structures that work internationally or B2B. A Mainland (DED / DET) licence lets you trade directly with the UAE market, take government contracts and operate without a visa cap — most activities now also allow 100% foreign ownership.
There is no single "best" jurisdiction. The right answer depends on your activity, where your customers are, your visa needs and which banks you want to approach. We assess all of this in a short scoping call and recommend the structure that fits your business model rather than the one with the highest commission.
What a complete UAE company setup involves
A clean setup is more than a trade licence. It includes activity and jurisdiction selection, trade name reservation, initial approvals, MOA/AOA documentation where applicable, the establishment card and immigration file, investor or employment visas, Emirates ID, and a corporate bank account. We coordinate each of these steps so nothing stalls and you receive a clear document checklist up front.
We also prepare you for what comes after incorporation. New companies in the UAE generally need to register for Corporate Tax, may need VAT registration depending on turnover, and must meet AML, UBO and ESR obligations where relevant. Building this in from day one avoids penalties and last-minute corrections.
Why founders work with RTS
We are a Dubai-based corporate advisory firm, not a licence broker. That means we stay with you after the licence is issued — for banking, accounting, tax and compliance — so you have a single accountable partner instead of a handful of disconnected providers. Pricing is transparent: after a 30-minute scoping call you receive a fixed proposal within five working days, with government and third-party fees shown separately and nothing hidden.
What we deliver
Working with RTS — 4 steps
Scoping call
Free 30-minute call. We assess your situation, goals and documents, and confirm the right approach.
Fixed proposal
Within 5 working days you receive a fixed quote with a full document checklist and timeline.
Execution
We handle the documentation, submissions and authority follow-up — you sign where needed.
Ongoing support
Banking, accounting, tax and compliance handled under one accountable partner.
Business Setup in UAE — common questions
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Free 30-minute scoping call. Fixed proposal within 5 working days. No obligations.