Mainland
For businesses considering a licence through the relevant emirate-level economic authority and a structure designed around mainland operations.
Key decision areas
Activity, legal form, premises and approvals
Company setup
Choose the route around what your business actually needs.
Mainland, free-zone and offshore structures serve different operating and structuring objectives. The right starting point is your actual commercial plan, ownership model and intended use of the company, not a generic package.
Free Zone
For founders comparing specialist free-zone authorities, permitted activities, facilities, legal forms and operating requirements.
Key decision areas
Authority, activity fit, facilities and market access
Offshore
For specific holding, ownership, investment or cross-border structuring objectives where an international or offshore company is the appropriate vehicle.
Key decision areas
Purpose, registry, registered agent and operating limits
Before you choose
Start with commercial reality.
What activity or purpose will the company have?
Where will customers, assets and operations be located?
Will you need office, warehouse, visas or other operating facilities?
Which authority, registry, approvals and recurring obligations apply?