Business setup in Dubai and across the UAE, done properly: company formation, trade licences, visas, PRO work and every government transaction in between. One team, one point of contact, from first enquiry to Emirates ID.
Whether you want to start a business in Dubai, Ajman or anywhere else in the Emirates, we walk you through every jurisdiction so you land on the structure that actually fits your goals, budget and visa needs.
Free Zone
Full foreign ownership, no corporate or personal tax and complete profit repatriation. With 40+ free zones across Dubai and the wider UAE, we pick the right one for your industry and handle licence to visa.
Start my free zone business
Mainland
A Dubai DED licence lets you trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government contracts, with no limits on office location or activity. The usual route for anyone looking to start a company in Dubai with full market access.
Set up on the UAE mainland
Offshore
100% foreign ownership, zero taxation and full confidentiality with no physical office required. Ideal for global trading, asset protection and holding structures in Ajman or RAK.
Set up my offshore company
Golden Visa
Renewable long-term residency for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and outstanding students, with no local sponsor needed. We manage eligibility, documents and submission.
Apply for a UAE Golden Visa
No jargon, no chasing, no surprise fees. You hand over the documents once and we take it from there.
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We assess your activity, ownership structure and jurisdiction, then prepare every document: passport copies, NOC letters, MoA drafts and forms. No back-and-forth, no confusion.
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We file with the DED or your chosen Free Zone and follow it through to issuance: name reservation, initial approvals and every signature in between.
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With the licence in hand we open your investor or employee visa immediately: Emirates ID, medical fitness and stamping. Your UAE residency, handled end to end.
A complete range of company formation, licensing, visa and PRO services covering Dubai, Ajman and every Emirate, trusted by 5,000+ clients.
Company formation in the UAE end to end: trade licence, company registration and every approval in between, whether Dubai mainland, Free Zone or Offshore.
Start my business setup
Investor visas to employee residence permits, the full UAE visa process handled fast and accurately.
Process my UAE visa
Bring your family to the UAE without the paperwork stress. Sponsorship and visit visas processed correctly, first time.
Apply for a family visa
We match you to the right bank for your structure and walk your corporate or personal account through to approval.
Open my UAE bank account
We deal directly with UAE authorities to secure every external approval your activity or visa requires.
Get government approval
VAT registration, filing and corporate tax compliance handled professionally, so deadlines never catch you out.
Get VAT assistance
Certified Arabic–English translation accepted by UAE courts, ministries and government authorities.
Translate my documents
Full MOFA, embassy and notary attestation so your documents are legally recognised in the UAE and abroad.
Attest my documents
A professional UAE business address or fully equipped office that satisfies your trade licence and visa quota.
Find my office space
Renewals, amendments, PRO work and government transactions. We stay with you long after the licence is issued.
Get ongoing PRO support
Your official UAE company stamp produced quickly, a mandatory requirement for contracts and documentation.
Order my company stamp
SEO, social media, PPC and content built for the UAE market, so the licence you just took actually brings in work.
Grow my UAE businessWith thousands of successful company formations across Dubai, Ajman and the wider UAE, Shamael Government Services is the name entrepreneurs and investors rely on for speed, accuracy and results you can check.
Since 2014 we have guided entrepreneurs, investors and families through UAE government procedures. Deep knowledge of local rules means fewer delays and no costly mistakes.
Long-standing relationships with the DED, GDRFA, ICA and key Free Zone regulators give your file priority handling. We know the right channels and we use them for you.
Transparent pricing built for SMEs, freelancers and first-time investors as much as large corporates. No hidden fees, no surprises at the counter.
More than 5,000 businesses and individuals have trusted us with their most important legal and government transactions. Our client satisfaction speaks for itself.
We move quickly without cutting corners on accuracy. You get real-time updates at every stage, so you are never left wondering where your case stands.
Our work does not end when the licence is issued. PRO services, visa renewals, Emirates ID updates and licence amendments keep you compliant all year.
No hidden fees. No confusion. Pick your plan and let us handle the rest, from licence to Emirates ID.
4,888
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10,800
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16,200
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What clients ask most about company setup in Dubai and the UAE. Anything else, just call.
A Free Zone trade licence can be issued in as little as two hours once your documents are in order. Mainland licensing through the Department of Economic Development typically takes three to five working days. Residence visas add a further seven to ten working days for medical testing, Emirates ID and stamping.
A Mainland licence lets you trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government contracts. A Free Zone licence gives 100% foreign ownership, tax advantages and a fixed visa quota, but trading inside the UAE market needs a local distributor. Offshore gives you a registered UAE entity for holding and international trade with no office and no visas.
Our Free Zone business licence starts at AED 4,888 per year with no visa allocation. A licence with one residence visa is AED 10,800 and two visas is AED 16,200. Mainland and Offshore costs vary by activity and authority, so we quote them after a free consultation. See the business setup packages above.
No. Company registration, trade licence issuance and initial approvals can all be completed remotely with attested documents and a power of attorney. You only need to travel to the UAE for the medical fitness test, Emirates ID biometrics and visa stamping.
A Dubai free zone licence with no visa typically starts around AED 12,000 to 15,000 a year, and a mainland DED licence usually lands between AED 15,000 and 25,000 once external approvals are counted. Costs move with your activity, visa quota and office requirement, which is why we quote the government fees and our fee separately before you commit. Our Ajman free zone packages start lower, from AED 4,888.
Yes. Free zone companies have always allowed 100% foreign ownership, and since the 2021 amendments most mainland commercial activities do too, so a local partner is no longer required for the large majority of businesses. A handful of strategic-impact activities still need an Emirati partner or agent, and we confirm where your specific activity sits before you pay anything.
Property investors, company owners meeting the capital threshold, skilled professionals in approved fields, outstanding students and specialised talents all qualify for a five or ten year renewable residency. We run an eligibility check before you commit to anything.
Book a free consultation and get a clear, costed plan for your licence, visas and bank account, with no obligation.