Company Formation in the UAE

Company Formation in the UAE — Mainland & Free Zones

Consult

We review your case and confirm requirements.

Prepare

We draft documents, schedule appointments, and coordinate attestations/filings.

Deliver

You receive stamped documents and official receipts.

Company Formation in the UAE — Mainland & Free Zones

We plan your structure, prepare compliant documents, and coordinate approvals so you receive a business licence with minimal back-and-forth—whether on the mainland or in a free zone.

Where to set up?

Mainland (DED/DET – Emirate economy departments)

Best if you’ll trade anywhere in the UAE and work directly with the local market, government tenders, and on-shore clients. Core steps typically include: choose activities & legal form → reserve trade name → initial approval → external approvals (if required) → MOA/LSA → lease/Ejari → licence issuance.

Free Zones (e.g., DMCC, RAKEZ, …)

Best for 100% foreign ownership, simplified visas, and industry hubs. Typical flow: pre-approval → docs & payment → sign/incorporate → choose office solution → licence/establishment card. DMCC+1

Legal forms & activities

LLC / Sole Establishment / Civil Company / Branch on the mainland; FZE/FZ-LLC/Branch in free zones. Each form affects liability, partners, and activity permissions.

Our end-to-end scope (what’s included)

  1. Requirements mapping (activities, shareholding, visas, office type)
  2. Name check & reservation
  3. Drafting MOA & resolutions; translation & notarisation where needed
  4. Initial approval & external approvals (if your activity requires it)
  5. Lease/flexi/desk options (Ejari or free-zone facility)
  6. Licence issuance + establishment card
  7. Post-licensing: immigration file, visa quotas, E-channel, and corporate bank intro

Step-by-step timeline (typical)

Mainland (Dubai example)

  • Day 0–1: Activities & legal form, trade name, initial approval

  • Day 2–4: MOA/LSA, lease/Ejari

  • Day 5–7: Licence issuance (timing varies by activity/approvals) Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

Free Zone (examples: DMCC / RAKEZ)

  • Day 0–2: Online pre-approval

  • Day 3–7: Docs, payment, signing & office selection

  • Day 7–10: Company licence issued (zone-dependent)

Pricing (how we quote)

Your quote itemises: authority fees (mainland/free zone), name reservation, initial approval, MOA/notary, lease/flexi-desk, establishment card, and our service fee. You’ll get a fixed, written quote before we proceed.

Why Ossus

  • One partner, complete process — drafting, attestations, submissions, follow-ups.

  • Predictable timelines — requirements planned up front to avoid rework.

  • Transparent updates — WhatsApp at every milestone.

  • Bilingual team — native Arabic & English across all services.

We provide services related to over

60+ UAE government entities