Setup your business in the UAE
Set up a Mainland LLC or Free Zone companies with expert guidance and end-to-end support.
- Incorporation done right – Every filing and requirement is managed with precision to ensure your company meets regulatory standards.
- Cross-border expertise – Specialized support for international businesses expanding to the UAE.
- Trusted compliance partner – Ongoing support to keep your entity compliant with UAE-specific regulations.
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Benefits
Why choose Commenda for your UAE incorporation
Designed for global business integration
Register a business in the UAE online with am easy, paperless flow. Get fast setup, real-time tracking, and hassle-free incorporation from anywhere.
Get expert support for tax & legal setup
Access dedicated support for banking, visas, and structuring so your company runs smoothly long after incorporation.
Stay compliant, all year round
Stay on top of visas, tax registrations, and ongoing filings with experts who ensure your UAE entity never misses a deadline.
Entity Types
Choose the right business structure for your company
Free Zone Company
- 100% foreign ownership permitted in most free zones
- Exemption from corporate taxes (subject to specific free zone regulations)
- No customs duties on goods imported into the free zone
- Simplified visa and immigration processes for investors and employees
- Often no physical office requirements (depends on free zone policies)
- Business activity may be limited to within the free zone or outside the UAE (subject to free zone regulations)
- Restrictions on trading directly with the local UAE market unless you partner with a local distributor
- Each free zone has its own rules and fees, so benefits vary
- Shares can only be publicly traded if the company completes an IPMust comply with free zone authority requirements, including license renewals
Mainland LLC
- Ability to do business across the UAE without restrictions
- Greater flexibility for expanding into local markets and government contracts
- Competitive corporate tax environment (corporate tax may apply depending on the latest legislation)
- Simpler ongoing compliance requirements compared to corporations
- Suitable for small to midsize businesses looking for simplicity
- May require a local sponsor or service agent, depending on business activity and regulatory updates
- Must follow DED regulations, including license renewals and periodic compliance
- Certain categories (like professional services) allow 100% foreign ownership under specific conditions
- Possibly subject to local customs duties for importing goods
partnerships
Strategic support for UAE expansion
Commenda is proud to partner with Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
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