Dubai Business Setup Guide

Dubai Business Setup Guide – Full Step-by-Step Process Explained. Learn the complete Dubai business setup process: Mainland vs Free Zone, licensing costs, documents, banking, visas, and growth strategy. Based on the Emirates Digital Press 261-page guide.

Complete Dubai Business Setup Guide (Step-by-Step)

Starting a business in Dubai requires understanding the legal structure, licensing requirements, and the jurisdiction that fits your business model. Below is a simplified preview of what is covered in the 261-page Dubai Business Setup Guide.

1. Choose Your Business Activity

Your chosen activity determines:

• License type

• Approvals required

• Allowed business models

• Mainland vs Free Zone eligibility

Examples:

• Consulting

• Trading

• Marketing

• Digital services

• E-commerce

• Real estate

• Logistics

2. Mainland vs Free Zone – Which Is Better for You?

Mainland:

✔ 100% ownership
✔ Full UAE market access
✔ Flexible office & visa rules

Free Zone:

✔ 100% ownership
✔ Lower cost
✔ Faster licensing

3. Licensing Steps

1. Choose activity

2. Select jurisdiction

3. Trade name approval

4. Submit documents

5. Pay license fees

6. Get license issued

4. Visa Requirements

• Investor visa

• Employee visas

• Dependent visas

Timeline: 3–10 days depending on emirate and free zone.

5. Open a UAE Corporate Bank Account

Banks require:

• Passport copy

• Trade license

• Emirates ID or e-channel

• Business plan

• Contract or office tenancy

We cover:
✔ Recommended banks
✔ Approval strategies
✔ Avoiding rejection

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📘 Dubai Business Setup Guide (261 pages)
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