Start your UAE business with a structure suited to your activity, ownership requirements, budget and expansion plans.
NAY supports entrepreneurs, investors and established companies with mainland and free-zone formation across the UAE. We help clients compare suitable jurisdictions, select business activities and licence types, prepare formation documents, coordinate applications and complete eligible establishment and visa procedures.
Our support is available across all seven emirates. Each recommendation is based on the client's commercial requirements—not simply the lowest advertised package.
There is no single structure that suits every company. The right route depends on where you will operate, your activities, office needs, shareholders and visa requirements.
Often suitable for businesses that need broad access to the UAE market, government contracting eligibility or an operational presence governed by the relevant emirate's licensing authority.
Often suitable for founders seeking a specialised business environment, defined packages or facilities offered by a particular free-zone authority.
NAY assesses the practical requirements before recommending a route. Availability, ownership conditions and approvals remain subject to the relevant authority.
The correct licence category depends on the activities the company will perform and the authority issuing the licence.
For approved trading and commercial activities.
For approved professional, consultancy and service activities.
For approved online commercial activities, subject to the selected jurisdiction.
The appropriate legal form depends on the owners, proposed activity, operating model and rules of the selected licensing authority.
A commonly selected mainland structure for eligible commercial and professional activities, with ownership and liability governed by its formation documents and applicable law.
A structure owned by one individual for eligible activities. The owner should understand the structure's responsibility and liability before proceeding.
A route for an existing UAE or foreign company to establish a branch, subject to the proposed activity, parent-company documents and authority approvals.
A company established under a selected free-zone authority, with its legal form, facilities, permitted activities and visa allocation determined by that authority.
Not every structure is available for every activity or applicant. NAY reviews the business requirements before presenting suitable mainland or free-zone options. NAY does not provide offshore-company formation.
Requirements vary according to the applicant, legal structure, activity and licensing authority.
Clarify the activity, owners, market, office and visa needs.
Compare suitable mainland and free-zone routes.
Submit proposed names under the relevant rules.
Prepare and coordinate the required formation documents.
Complete authority requirements and payment steps.
Coordinate eligible post-licensing and visa procedures.
NAY coordinates eligible establishment-card and investor or employee visa procedures connected with the selected licence. Visa availability and allocation depend on the jurisdiction, facility, activity and immigration approval.
Scope clarity: NAY does not provide Corporate Tax registration, VAT registration, bookkeeping or accounting. Clients should obtain these services from appropriately qualified tax and accounting professionals.
Company-setup costs depend on the selected authority, activity, legal structure, number of shareholders, office requirements and visa allocation. After the initial assessment, NAY provides a clear proposal outlining the recommended option, included services and expected costs.
Straightforward formations may be completed within several working days after all documents and approvals are available. Regulated activities, external approvals and complex ownership structures may require longer.
Share the essentials and NAY will review the appropriate mainland or free-zone route.
The right choice depends on your activity, customers, operational needs, office requirements, budget and visa allocation. NAY assesses these factors before recommending a route.
Straightforward formations may complete within several working days after all documents and approvals are available. Regulated activities or external approvals may take longer.
Costs vary by authority, activity, structure, facilities and visas. NAY provides a written proposal after assessing your requirements.
NAY coordinates eligible investor and employee visa procedures connected with the selected licence. Final eligibility and approval remain with the relevant authorities.