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Corporate & Business Setup Services.

Navigating the legal jurisdictions of the UAE requires local expertise. We handle your entire incorporation journey from day one — matching your strategic goals with the optimal structural framework.

OverviewCompany Formation

We provide seamless, end-to-end company registration across all UAE jurisdictions - mainland LLCs, all major free zones, and offshore structures - with full documentation management and bank account facilitation.

Jurisdiction 01Mainland Company Setup

Establish an onshore corporate entity under the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This structure allows you to trade seamlessly across the local UAE market and participate directly in government tenders with zero geographic constraints.

  • No local sponsor required
  • No minimum capital requirement
  • Free trading with mainland companies and free zones
  • Wide range of business activities
  • Flexible office location in Dubai
  • Preferred by government entities
  • Visa eligibility based on office size
  • No currency restrictions
  • 100% capital and profit repatriation
  • Hassle-free setup process with expert guidance

Jurisdiction 02Free Zone Company Setup

Incorporate within the UAE's world-class financial and economic free zones. This option gives you 100% foreign ownership, full capital repatriation, and complete exemption from personal income taxes, while using flexible office setups or virtual flexi-desks.

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • 0% import or export tax
  • Strategic location and global connectivity
  • Range of business activities
  • Time-efficient process
  • Convenient registration
  • No currency restrictions
  • No logistical issues

Jurisdiction 03Offshore Company Setup

Set up a non-resident corporate framework tailored for global asset protection, international trading, and holding configurations. An offshore entity supports privacy, tax optimization, and no mandatory local office leasing requirement.

  • Flexibility in residential status for directors and shareholders
  • No minimum share capital requirement
  • Lower levels of monitoring for accounts filing and auditing
  • Lower cost of incorporation and registration
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • No requirement for physical office in the UAE
  • 100% repatriation of profits
  • Not regulated by state laws

ProcessStreamline Your Business Setup in the UAE with TGS

  • Decide your business activities
  • Choose the right business entity type
  • Find an appropriate location
  • Reserve a business name
  • Submit documents to the required authority
  • Draft an MOA to get external approvals
  • Choose your office space
  • Acquire your trade license

DocumentsDocuments Required for Company Formation in Dubai, UAE

  • Passport copies of shareholders and directors
  • UAE residence visa copies, if applicable
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current sponsor, if residing in the UAE
  • Business plan outlining company activities
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
  • Proof of reserved trade name
  • Lease agreement for office space
  • Passport-sized photographs of shareholders and directors
  • Bank reference letter
  • Initial approval certificate from relevant authorities
  • Share capital proof, if applicable
  • Corporate nominee director documents, if applicable
  • Legalization of foreign documents, if required
  • Additional documents as per business activity and jurisdiction

SupportCompany Formation Support

TGS Accounting & Bookkeeping provides specialized services to facilitate your company formation in Dubai. From choosing the right business structure to handling licensing and compliance, we are your reliable partner for establishing a successful business in the UAE.

  • Trade name reservations & initial approvals
  • Lease agreements & flexible office solutions
  • LLC & Free Zone registration
  • Trade license procurement
  • MOA/AOA drafting & attestation
  • Bank account facilitation
  • Corporate registry filings

Ready to incorporate in the UAE?

Let's match your goals to the right structure — Mainland, Free Zone, or Offshore — and get you launched.