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Caspian Partners
UAE Business Setup
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+180 successful setups in the UAE — 98% bank account success

Set Up Your Company in the UAE With Confidence

Caspian Partners helps entrepreneurs find the right UAE company setup based on activity, visa needs, banking goals and budget — with a clear, transparent and guided process.

+180
Setups completed
98%
Bank success rate
6 – 14d
Avg. license time
4.9 / 5
Client rating
  • Free Zone & Mainland
  • Packages from AED 4,888
  • Visa guidance
  • Bank account support
  • Transparent pricing
  • Trusted local partners
Trusted government & free zone partners
IFZA
Meydan Free Zone
ANC Free Zone
RAKEZ
SPC Free Zone
SHAMS
Ajman Free Zone
SRTIP
Masdar Free Zone
IFZA
Meydan Free Zone
ANC Free Zone
RAKEZ
SPC Free Zone
SHAMS
Ajman Free Zone
SRTIP
Masdar Free Zone
Why the UAE

Why entrepreneurs choose the UAE

A global business hub built for founders who value speed, clarity and credibility.

01

0% personal income tax

Many structures benefit from a 0% personal income tax regime, subject to your activity and residency.

02

Strategic global hub

Between Europe, Africa and Asia — UAE connects 2 billion consumers within an 8-hour flight.

03

Fast company setup

Many Free Zone licenses are issued within days, with digital onboarding and e-signature.

04

UAE residence visa

Most setups unlock access to UAE residence visa options for founders and dependants.

05

International banking

Access to UAE and international banks — Caspian Partners supports the application process.

06

Global credibility

A UAE company adds credibility for international clients, partners and investors.

Tax benefits depend on your structure, activity, residency and applicable UAE regulations. Caspian Partners provides setup guidance but does not replace legal or tax advice.

Choose the right setup

Free Zone, Mainland or Offshore?

Each structure has trade-offs. Here is a clean comparison so you can shortlist quickly.

Setup typeBest forVisa optionsBankingStarting priceRecommended for
Free ZoneOnline & service businesses0 – 6 visasStrongFrom AED 4,888Solo founders, consultants
Dubai MainlandLocal market accessFlexibleStrongFrom AED 17,270B2C, retail, regulated activities
Abu Dhabi MainlandGovernment & enterpriseFlexibleStrongFrom AED 21,470Gov contracts, energy, finance
Offshore / HoldingAsset holding structureNo visaConditionalOn requestHolding & IP structures
Transparent pricing

Clear packages. No hidden costs.

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Most accessible
Free Zone Setup
starting fromAED 4,888
  • 0-visa entry packages
  • Digital onboarding
  • Bank account support
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Popular
Local market access
Dubai Mainland
starting fromAED 17,270
  • DED license
  • Full UAE market access
  • Tax & banking registration
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Capital city
Abu Dhabi Mainland
starting fromAED 21,470
  • LLC structure
  • Tawtheeq rent agreement
  • Gov & enterprise focus
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How it works

From idea to issued license

01
STEP 01

Discovery call

We understand your goals, activity, visa needs and budget.

02
STEP 02

Activity analysis

We map your activity to the right authority and license type.

03
STEP 03

Best structure

We recommend the structure with the clearest cost-to-benefit fit.

04
STEP 04

Documents

We prepare the document pack and handle authority submissions.

05
STEP 05

Setup & banking

License issued, visas processed, banking application supported.

Trusted by founders

Real outcomes. Real entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs who used Caspian Partners to set up in the UAE.

"

I went from zero to a licensed Free Zone company in 6 days. Caspian Partners handled everything — the authority communication, the bank introduction, the visa. I only had to send documents.

Karim B.
Founder — Consulting Firm
ANC Free Zone — 1 visaSetup completed in 6 days
"

I compared three advisors before choosing Caspian. They were the only ones who gave me a line-by-line price breakdown before I paid anything. No surprises, no upsells.

Elena R.
Co-founder — E-commerce Brand
Dubai Mainland — DEDSaved ~AED 8,000 vs other quotes
"

I needed a mainland license to trade in Dubai and a residence visa for my family. They mapped the right structure, handled the Tawtheeq and got me bank-ready in under two weeks.

Thomas L.
Director — Trading Company
Dubai Mainland + family visasBank account opened in 10 days
6 – 14
Days average setup
280+
Companies set up
98%
Bank account success
12
Authorities partnered
Required documents

A short, predictable checklist

Get organised before kickoff — most setups require the same baseline document pack.

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Individuals
  • Passport copy
  • Passport-size photo
  • UAE entry stamp (if applicable)
  • Visa / Emirates ID (if applicable)
  • Phone & email
  • CV / resume (if required)
  • Three suggested company names
Corporate shareholders
  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association
  • Board / shareholder resolution
  • Ultimate Beneficial Owner documents
Talk to an advisor

Get a tailored setup recommendation

Share your context — we will reply within 1 business day with a transparent setup plan and price.

Subject to authority approval. We respond within 1 business day.