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Dubai & UAE

Set up in Dubai. We handle the rest.

Whether you’re an Indian company expanding to the Gulf or a global business establishing a UAE presence, we manage the full lifecycle.

Free zone vs. mainland

FeatureFree ZoneMainland
Foreign ownership100%100% (since 2021)
Trade within UAERestrictedUnrestricted
Government contractsNot eligibleEligible
Office requirementFlexi-desk availablePhysical office
Setup timeline1–2 weeks2–4 weeks
Visa allocationBased on desk sizeBased on office size
Corporate tax0% if qualifying9% above AED 375k
Customs dutyExempt within zoneStandard 5%
Dubai skyline

Why Dubai

A gateway between India, Europe, and the rest of the world.

Entity Formation

Trade license selection, registration, memorandum, visa processing, and bank account opening.

VAT & Corporate Tax

VAT registration, quarterly returns, corporate tax advisory under the UAE CT regime.

Ongoing Operations

Bookkeeping, financial reporting, compliance calendar, and renewal tracking.

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