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Set up a Dubai company from Ireland

The right UAE company, set up properly: freezone, mainland or offshore.

Company Formation in the UAE

Choosing the wrong structure is slow and costly to unwind. We start from what your business does and where your customers are, then build the company around that.

And you don't have to be moving: plenty of clients stay in Ireland and run a UAE company as an expansion into the region, or as a base. If that's you, the Irish tax position of a foreign company run from Ireland needs proper Irish advice, and we'll say so early rather than late. Freezone company, mainland licence or offshore holding vehicle, we handle the whole process and the paperwork.

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What we handle

  • Choosing freezone vs mainland vs offshore
  • Selecting the right freezone for your activity and budget
  • Trade licence and activity selection
  • Name reservation, approvals and the establishment card
  • A clean hand-off into visas and banking

Who it's for

  • Irish founders relocating a service, consulting or online business
  • Irish founders staying put who want a UAE company as an expansion or a base
  • People going self-employed or freelance in the UAE
  • Investors setting up a holding structure

How it works

Discovery

We map your activity, customers and visa needs.

Structure

We recommend the structure and the specific zone.

Licence

We handle approvals, the licence and the paperwork.

Common questions

How long does setup take?

A straightforward freezone licence is often issued in around a week, with the visa following once it is in place.

Freezone or mainland?

For most Irish movers with a service or online business, a freezone fits. Mainland suits trading directly in the local UAE market.