Form a UAE free zone or mainland LLC in about two weeks. We pair you with a licensed local partner for your licence, founder visa, banking introductions, and ongoing compliance.
The clearest signal you’re in the right jurisdiction - or that another one deserves a look.
A free zone company comes with a founder visa, Emirates ID, and tax residency. The UAE charges 0% personal income tax, so salary and dividends you draw are not taxed at the personal level.
Dubai has a dedicated virtual assets regulator (VARA) and clear licensing paths for crypto and Web3 activity. That regulatory clarity makes it easier to bank, hire, and operate than in less-defined markets.
Dubai sits at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, with world-class logistics and time-zone overlap across both regions. It works well as a regional headquarters or trading hub.
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Stronger banking access and a wide treaty network for cross-border structures.
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Fully online setup with no physical office or in-person banking visit required.
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Foreign-sourced income can fall outside the local tax net, subject to conditions.
View Hong Kong| Corporate tax (headline rate) | 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000 |
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| Small-profit band | 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 |
| Qualifying Free Zone Person | 0% on qualifying income, subject to conditions |
| Personal income tax | 0% |
| VAT | 5% standard rate |
| Tax authority | UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) |
| Entity options | Free Zone LLC (e.g. IFZA) or mainland LLC |
|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% foreign ownership permitted |
| Resident director | Not required |
| Local presence | Local office or flexi-desk required (free zone) |
| Founder visa | Available via the free zone licence |
| Crypto / Web3 | Regulated by VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) |
| Compliance | FTA registration, bookkeeping, and corporate tax filing |
Select the complete formation bundle, or mix and match individual services in Dubai (UAE). One checkout, one invoice.
A licensed local partner runs each step. You sign once and watch it progress.
Yes. The UAE charges 0% personal income tax, so salary and dividends you draw are not taxed at the personal level. Note that a 9% corporate tax applies to company profits above AED 375,000, and 0% applies below that. Always confirm your position against your home-country rules.
A Qualifying Free Zone Person can pay 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, subject to conditions set by the Federal Tax Authority. Whether you qualify depends on your activities and substance. We help you assess this rather than assume it.
Company formation typically takes about two weeks. Your founder visa, medical, and Emirates ID run alongside it. Bank account opening is separate and can take several more weeks depending on your profile.
You do not need a resident director, but a free zone company requires a local office or flexi-desk, and banks require in-person verification. You will need to visit for visa medicals, Emirates ID biometrics, and account opening.
No one can. We make introductions to banks that fit your business, but the decision is the bank's and depends on your profile, activity, and documentation. We prepare you to give the application the best chance.
Dubai has a dedicated virtual assets regulator, VARA, with clear licensing paths for crypto and Web3 activity. That regulatory clarity, plus 0% personal tax, is a major reason founders in the space choose the UAE.
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