Middle East
Register a company in United Arab Emirates
Incorporate in United Arab Emirates with Gratebridge — entity setup, local filings, and compliance onboarding handled end-to-end.
- Timeline
- 3–7 business days (licence); 4–6 weeks full operational setup
- Price
- From USD 4,000
- Entity types
- Free Zone LLC (FZ-LLC)
Founder requirements
No residency required. 100% foreign ownership. Minimum 1 director, age 18+. No local partner or sponsor required.
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Passport photo
- Proof of residential address
- Business activity description
What is included
- IFZA trade licence
- Company registration certificate
- Establishment card (free zone)
- Flexi-desk / virtual office address
- Digital document delivery
Add-ons
Free zone license coordination
$1,200
Visa eligibility review
$400
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