Company Registration in UAE
The largest Arab business center with developed infrastructure (Dubai, Abu Dhabi). UAE uses zero tax rate (in most free zones - no corporate or personal tax). Attracts startups and corporations (fintech, real estate, trading), and Golden Visa programs allow obtaining residency through investment. Since 2023, a 9% corporate tax was introduced for large companies, but still 0% for most SMEs. Restrictions: operating outside free zones usually requires a local partner (51% citizens) and there are new substance requirements for economic activity reporting.
Tax Rates
Special Taxation Terms & Incentives
• 0% corporate tax rate in 40+ free zones for qualifying income (subject to substance requirements) • Mainland CIT is 9%, but with 0% on first AED 375,000 of taxable income • No personal income tax, no withholding tax on dividends or interest • Qualifying free zone entities: 0% CIT on qualifying income for up to 50 years (renewable) • R&D tax incentives: enhanced deductions for qualifying research expenditure • Special incentives in ADGM and DIFC for financial services, fintech, and innovation companies
Crypto & Digital Assets
AllowedAdvanced/clear regime. Can open accounts to work with crypto exchanges with proper KYC.
Banking
Strong banking center
Usually requires residence visa
Legal & Compliance
Office, employees, especially for banks
Medium and growing
Ownership Structure
Since 2021, local partner requirement abolished - foreigners can own 100% of Mainland companies in most sectors (except strategic like oil/gas, transport). Free zones always had 100%. Mainland still needs local service agent (UAE citizen) for some business types (legal services, medicine etc.) but no ownership share.
Ideal For
Trading, holding, family office
Good to Know
High reputation, actively improving
UAE Registration Services & Pricing
All-inclusive pricing - every price is final and covers government registration fees, agent fees, and all associated service charges. No hidden costs.
What's Included in UAE Registration
- Full legal registration
- Certificate of incorporation
- Registered address
- Local partner support
- Compliance verification
- Ongoing support
How to Register a Company in UAE
Submit Application
Upload your documents online
Document Review
We verify everything is in order
Government Filing
We handle all official submissions
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Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $3,500 - all government and agent fees included.
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