Launch Your UAE Business as a Foreign National
If you are planning to start a business in the UAE while living outside the country, we can help you set it up correctly from the start. We work with overseas founders, investors, consultants, and business owners who need practical support for licensing, visa assistance, bank account support, and ongoing compliance.
Who We Help
- Overseas entrepreneurs launching a new UAE business
- Foreign shareholders opening a branch or subsidiary
- Non-resident investors entering the Dubai market
- Consultants and freelancers shifting to a formal UAE company structure
- E-commerce owners who want a UAE base for regional operations
- International service firms needing licensing, visa help, and bank account support
Can Foreigners Open Companies in Dubai?
Yes, foreigners can open a company in Dubai. Foreign nationals can open companies in Dubai mainland and in free zones, depending on the activity and business plan.
Mainland vs Freezone for Foreign Nationals
- Mainland: Often 100% foreign ownership available. Strong option for direct local trade and services. Good for long-term UAE operations.
- Freezone: Usually 100% foreign ownership. Often flexible desk or office packages. Good for startups, remote founders, and international business models.
Our Services for Non-Residents
- Business activity review and jurisdiction selection
- Mainland and free zone route comparison
- Trade name reservation and approvals
- Licence application support and authority coordination
- Shareholder and manager structuring support
- Visa assistance for owners and employees
- Bank account support and application readiness
- Compliance planning, renewals, and amendments
- Liquidation support when no longer required
Documents Required
- Passport copy of each shareholder
- Passport copy of manager or authorized signatory
- Recent passport-size photo
- Proof of residential address if requested
- Proposed company names
- Business activity summary
- Shareholding details and contact information
- Existing company documents for branch/subsidiary setups
- Power of attorney if representative is authorized
Visa and Bank Account Support
In many cases, the company can be incorporated first without a residence visa. The process typically starts with company formation, followed by immigration file steps, investor visa assistance, then bank account support.
Compliance and Renewals
- Licence renewal before expiry
- Office or facility renewal where required
- Visa and immigration renewals
- Company record updates after changes
- Tax and accounting compliance
- Proper company closure and liquidation when operations stop
Start Your UAE Company Formation
We support foreign nationals and non-residents with business setup, company formation, licensing, visa assistance, bank account support, compliance, renewals, and liquidation support across mainland and free zone jurisdictions. Contact us to plan your company formation with a clear structure and long-term support.