Company Formation Services in Dubai & UAE
Start Your Business with Hassle-Free Company Formation in Dubai & UAE
Set Up Right. Scale with Confidence. Operate Without Boundaries
Starting a business in the UAE is one of the most strategic decisions an entrepreneur, investor, or global firm can make. With its stable economy, tax-efficient policies, and business-friendly infrastructure, the UAE, especially Dubai, has become a magnet for regional and international ventures. At TRC Pamco, we offer end-to-end company formation services in Dubai and across the UAE, guiding clients through legal, financial, and administrative processes with unmatched clarity and precision.
Company Formation
Why Start Your Business in the UAE?
The UAE offers one of the most advanced and diversified economies in the region. Whether you’re a small consultancy, international brand, investor group, or e-commerce startup, company formation here ensures access to global markets, investor-friendly laws, and a forward-thinking tax regime.
With no restrictions on capital repatriation, evolving full foreign ownership laws, access to global talent, and streamlined banking infrastructure, company formation in Dubai opens the door to unparalleled opportunity.
Company Formation
Mainland, Free Zone, & Offshore Structures, Tailored to You
Mainland Company Formation
Free Zone Company Formation
Offshore Company Formation
Company Formation
Mainland V. Freezone V. Off-shore
Located in the west of Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone is the oldest in the UAE, having been established in 1985. It is also one of the most popular. Many entrepreneurs choose to set up their business in Jebel Ali due to its rich infrastructure, surrounded as it is by the necessary amenities and transport links.
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Particulars
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Mainland
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Freezone
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Off-Shore
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Place of incorporation |
Anywhere in UAE with the Economic Department of the concerned state |
Only in the designated areas with the concerned authority of the free zone |
Can be established in Dubai and RAK free zone authority. |
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Ownership |
51% local sponsor: 49% expatriate |
100% expatriate ownership |
100% expatriate ownership |
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License Type |
Trading or Service or Industrial |
Trading or Service or Industrial |
General Trading or Holding Companies |
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Activity Type |
General Trading or Any specific trading or service or industrial activity with no restrictions |
General Trading or Any specific trading or service or industrial activity, subject to certain restrictions |
General Trading, Holding Companies for investments & approved properties |
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Operations |
Companies can operate anywhere in UAE & outside UAE |
Companies can operate within the free zone & outside UAE |
Companies can only operate outside UAE & cannot enter into contract with any UAE company. |
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Custom duties |
Chargeable at 5% on local invoices |
Chargeable at 5% on local invoices only if goods are removed from the free zone for sale in the local market |
Not applicable as trade within UAE is not allowed |
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Office |
Can be taken anywhere in UAE in the form of physical office or business Centre. Greater flexibility on choosing office space. |
Can only be taken in the designated free zone area in the form of physical office or flexi desk |
Not permitted |
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Visa |
Possible on basis of office area, that is, 1 visa for every 8sqm of office space |
Possible on basis of office area, that is 1 visa for every 8sqm of office space or as per the visa eligible as per the opted business Centre. |
Not permitted |
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Share Capital |
No minimum capital requirement |
The minimum share capital requirement varies from free zone to free zone with the Minimum Capital being AED 50,000 |
No minimum capital requirement |
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Audit |
Not Mandatory |
Annual Audit Required |
Not applicable |
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Timeline for incorporation |
10-20 working days subject to the type of activity. |
20-30 working days subject to the type of activity and the free zone. |
15-20 working days |
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Renewal requirements |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
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Bank Account |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Company Formation
What Our Company Formation Services Include
Our all-inclusive formation support covers everything you need to establish and launch your UAE business smoothly:
We don’t just process paperwork, we act as your long-term advisory partner to ensure your entity remains compliant, scalable, and strategically positioned.
Trade name registration and legal structure selection
License acquisition from regulatory authorities
Shareholder agreements and MOA/LOA drafting
UAE local sponsor or service agent coordination (if applicable)
Office lease assistance (including flexi-desks or virtual setups)
UAE bank account opening support
Investor and employee visa processing
Tax registration (VAT, ESR, UBO, Corporate Tax compliance)
Company Formation
Why TRC Pamco?
With years of experience and deep insight into regulatory shifts, TRC Pamco is recognized among the top company formation services in the UAE. Our legal, tax, and business consultants collaborate across departments to deliver seamless, personalized support throughout the lifecycle of your business, from launch to expansion.
We’re not just an incorporation firm. We are your business setup advisor, ensuring every step is aligned with your operational vision, tax efficiency, and growth trajectory.
Set Up Your Business the Right Way
faq's
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between mainland, free zone, and offshore company formation?
- Offshore – Can be established in Dubai (Jafza), RAK, and Ajman free zone authority.
- Mainland Ownership – 100% expatriate ownership (Selected activities require the presence of
an Emirati.) - Offshore License Type:- Holding Companies
- Offshore Activity Type:- Holding Companies for investments & approved properties
- Visa Mainland and Free zone:- 1 visa for every 9sqm of office space
- Share Capital Freezone:- The minimum share capital requirement varies from free zone to free zone
Can foreigners fully own a company in Dubai?
What is the cost of setting up a company in Dubai?
How long does it take to register a company in the UAE?
With complete documentation, setup typically takes 10-15 working days.
