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Company formation

Company Formation

Establish the right legal structure in the UAE with jurisdiction guidance, compliant documentation, and end-to-end authority coordination.

Overview

Al Bastaki has guided entrepreneurs, SMEs, family offices, and international companies through company formation in Dubai and the UAE since 2000. Our team brings direct authority knowledge, jurisdiction clarity, and precise documentation discipline to every engagement — so you begin with the right structure, not a corrected one.

We compare mainland, free zone, offshore, and branch options against your ownership requirements, target activities, market access needs, and long-term growth plan. Every route is evaluated with transparency before a single document is prepared.

Jurisdiction guidance across mainland, free zone, offshore, and branch — matched to your specific activity and ownership model
Comprehensive cost, compliance, and expansion review before any submission begins
Structured document preparation, authority coordination, and real-time approval tracking
Clear milestone timeline from first consultation through to final trade licence handover
Included services
Dubai Business Setup
Free Zone Company Setup
Offshore Company Setup
Branch of Foreign Company Setup
Formation options

Choose the right UAE route for your activity, timeline, and budget

We compare practical trade-offs between mainland, free zone, offshore, and branch setups so you can select a compliant, cost-aware, and growth-ready structure.

Most popularFast setup, structured packages

Free Zone Setup

Estimated Timeline
Typically 5–12 working days
Ideal Scenario

"Founders and international teams that want straightforward setup packages and a clear authority-led process."

Included Services
Option evaluation and checklist
Document preparation and reviews
Submission coordination
Authority follow-ups
Operational Benefits
Great for services, trading, and digital-first businesses
Transparent package options for license, visa allocation, and office needs
Predictable formation steps with authority coordination
Key Considerations
Each free zone has its own rules and activity scope
Banking and operational needs should be planned early

Timelines vary by activity, authority, and completeness of documentation. We will confirm the expected timeline after reviewing your activity, authority, and document readiness.

Action Plan

Begin with the right structure

Every successful formation starts with clarity. Submit your activity and ownership needs, and our team will recommend the most effective route forward.

Quick Inquiry

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Start your company formation with certainty

Tell us your activity, preferred jurisdiction, ownership structure, and timeline. We will map the right legal route, outline the required documents, and give you a clear path forward.