Receive an indicative cost range based on your proposed activity, jurisdiction preference, visa requirement, office type, and shareholder structure.
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Flying Colour helps investors evaluate licensing options, estimate formation costs, and prepare for the practical requirements involved in starting a UAE business.
Our consultants assist with activity selection, jurisdiction comparison, visa planning, document preparation, and post-license requirements.
Business setup costs vary by licensing authority, business activity, visa allocation, office arrangement, and shareholder structure. The calculator captures these inputs before producing an estimate.
Your activity, ownership structure, visa requirement, and workspace needs are reviewed before a route is recommended.
A specialist can validate the estimate, explain cost assumptions, and outline the next required actions.
Mainland, free zone, and offshore options differ by authority fees, permitted activities, and operating scope.
Investor, partner, employee, and dependant visas influence government fees, medical steps, and processing requirements.
Flexi-desk, shared office, private office, retail unit, and warehouse options affect both cost and eligibility.
Individual, corporate, and multi-shareholder setups can require different documentation and approval checks.
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Begin with an indicative cost range, then proceed with a consultant review of the licensing route, required documents, visa plan, and authority-specific requirements.
Provide your proposed activity, preferred market access, shareholder count, and visa requirements so the suitable setup routes can be shortlisted.
The recommended structure is aligned with authority rules, office requirements, visa eligibility, and the documentation needed for submission.
Once you approve the route, the team can support licensing, visa processing, Emirates ID steps, tax registration, and banking preparation.
The total cost depends on the selected jurisdiction, business activity, visa allocation, office requirement, shareholder structure, and any additional approvals. The calculator provides an indicative range from those inputs. A consultant can then confirm the applicable government fees, professional fees, and optional services.
Free zone companies are commonly used for international services, consulting, e-commerce, trading, and activities where a specific authority ecosystem is beneficial. Mainland companies are generally considered when the business requires broader UAE market access, certain regulated activities, government-related work, or a physical commercial presence.
Timelines vary by authority, activity, documentation, and approval requirements. Some straightforward licenses can be issued quickly once documents are complete, while regulated or mainland activities may require additional clearances. Visa, Emirates ID, tax, and banking steps should be planned separately from license issuance.
Many business setup steps can be initiated remotely, depending on the jurisdiction and shareholder structure. If residency is required, physical presence may be needed for medical tests, biometrics, and Emirates ID procedures. Your consultant can clarify which stages can be completed remotely.
The result is an indicative estimate based on the information submitted. Final pricing is confirmed after activity classification, authority selection, visa eligibility, office requirements, documentation review, and any optional service requirements.
Standard requirements usually include passport copies, photographs, contact details, and a description of the intended business activity. Depending on the route, additional documents may include proof of address, existing visa details, corporate shareholder documents, no-objection letters, or sector-specific approvals.
Not every structure requires a full private office. Many free zone packages allow flexi-desk or shared workspace arrangements, while mainland businesses typically require an address that meets licensing rules. The appropriate option depends on activity, visa allocation, and operational requirements.
The UAE introduced a 9% corporate tax on profits exceeding AED 375,000, effective from June 2023. Small businesses earning below this threshold are taxed at 0%. Qualifying free zone companies may be eligible for a 0% rate on qualifying income under specific conditions. There is no personal income tax in the UAE.
A consultant helps reduce uncertainty around activity selection, jurisdiction choice, documentation, approvals, visa planning, tax registration, and banking preparation. This can prevent delays caused by incorrect license categories, incomplete documents, or unsuitable authority selection.
Submit your activity, visa count, office requirement, and shareholder details so a consultant can prepare a more informed recommendation.