Company Formation
Freezone, mainland, offshore, trade licences and setting up from Ireland.
Setting up a UAE company properly: freezone vs mainland vs offshore, choosing the right emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, RAK and beyond), what a trade licence really costs, and how it all looks when you're starting from Ireland. The licence is the easy part; fitting it to your plans, and to your Irish exit, is the bit worth getting right first time.
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The costly mistakes Irish founders make setting up in the UAE
Most Irish founders pick the wrong UAE structure for their situation. The costliest error: a freezone company that can't trade locally, paired with an Irish tax tail nobody warned them about.
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Setting up a UAE company remotely from Ireland: what you can do without flying out
Most UAE freezone companies can be incorporated from Ireland without a single flight. The catch: bank account opening almost always requires you to travel in person.
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RAKEZ vs IFZA vs DMCC: which freezone fits an Irish founder
DMCC suits trading and commodities, IFZA is the flexible low-cost option, RAKEZ fits manufacturing and industrial. The catch: your activity type, visa needs, and Irish tax position should drive the choice, not the price alone.
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What a UAE trade licence actually costs, for Irish founders
UAE trade licence costs vary by freezone, activity and visa count, the number on the brochure rarely matches what you pay at the end.
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Freezone vs mainland vs offshore: choosing from Ireland
Freezone suits most Irish founders moving to Dubai; mainland unlocks local contracts; offshore holds assets but can't trade in the UAE. The Irish tax tail changes the timing calculus.
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Setting up a UAE company from Ireland: what Irish founders should know
How Irish founders set up a UAE company, freezone vs mainland, what can be done remotely from Ireland, and the Irish tax rules that decide whether the structure actually works.