Every other Dubai setup firm hides their price, passes you to a call centre, and blames delays on government processing. YABS publishes every fee, puts a senior partner on your first call, and backs your 14‑day trade license with a written refund guarantee. 500+ companies formed. 4.9‑star Google rating. Zero surprises.
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Four out of five Dubai business setup firms hide their real price until you’ve already had two sales calls. YABS does the opposite. Every number on this page is in your contract. Every deadline is backed by a written refund guarantee.
Every YABS quote itemises government fees, our service fee, and any add‑ons — in writing, before you pay a dirham. If the final cost exceeds the quoted price for any reason inside our control, we absorb the difference. No “it depends”, no surprise invoices.
Written into every contractYour trade license is issued within 14 working days of document submission — or we refund 20% of our service fee. No other Dubai setup firm publishes a written timeline guarantee. In 2025 we hit the deadline on 485 of 487 setups.
99.6% on‑time in 2025Named banks, named success rates. Emirates NBD, Mashreq Neo Biz, WIO, RAKBank, ADCB. We draft your KYC against each bank’s internal risk policy — not a generic template — which is why our acceptance rate sits above 90% when the market average is under 60%.
94% approval rate in 2025From free zone e‑commerce licenses to Dubai mainland LLCs, offshore holding structures, and ongoing PRO support — every service below is delivered by in‑house experts who’ve done this 500+ times since 2015.
DED trade license for retail, services, and B2B with 100% foreign ownership. Sell across the UAE and bid for government contracts.
Mainland Setup0% corporate tax on qualifying income, full profit repatriation, and fast‑track licensing across 40+ free zones — DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SHAMS, and more.
Free Zone SetupAsset protection, international trade, and holding structures in JAFZA Offshore, RAK ICC, and Ajman Offshore — zero tax, no audit, full confidentiality.
Offshore SetupInvestor, employee, family, and maid visas. Emirates ID, medical fitness, Ejari tenancy, MOHRE, and GDRFA work permits — full PRO support.
Visa & PROUAE corporate tax (9%), VAT filing, monthly bookkeeping, IFRS financial statements, and FTA audit support — stay 100% compliant.
Accounting & TaxUAE Ministry of Economy trademark registration, GCC brand protection, MoA drafting, shareholder agreements, and company liquidation.
Trademark & LegalOther firms say “2–4 weeks, typically.” We publish a day‑by‑day timeline and back it with a written refund if we miss it. No “government delays” excuses.
30‑minute call with a senior YABS partner. Same‑day written quote, jurisdiction recommendation, and a draft contract. Zero commitment.
Trade name reserved, business activities approved by the authority, MoA drafted. You e‑sign everything remotely.
Payment cleared, documents submitted, trade license in your inbox. Free zone setups complete here. Mainland adds 2–4 days for Ejari.
Entry permit, medical fitness, biometrics, Emirates ID. One trip to the UAE, usually 3 days, coordinated by our in‑house PRO team.
RM meeting booked at Emirates NBD, Mashreq Neo Biz, WIO, or RAKBank. KYC pack prepared against each bank’s risk policy. 94% approval rate in 2025.
14‑Day Guarantee: If we miss the 14‑day trade license deadline for any reason inside our control, we refund 20% of our service fee — no questions asked. Written into every contract.
The lowest published start price in Dubai is AED 5,500 — and we break down exactly where every dirham goes. Compare the itemised breakdown below to any other Dubai setup firm (most of them refuse to show you).
Freelancers, e‑commerce & solo founders
Startups, SMEs & scaling teams
Retail, B2B & UAE‑wide trading
We’ll match your business activity to the lowest‑cost, fastest jurisdiction — not the one that pays us the highest commission. Same‑day feasibility analysis on any call.
DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, DSO—the widest range of free zones and the UAE’s strongest banking ecosystem.
From AED 12,500ADGM and twofour54—ideal for finance, media, and tech businesses targeting government contracts.
From AED 14,900SAIF Zone and Hamriyah—strong for manufacturing, logistics, and trading with lower rents.
From AED 6,500RAKEZ and RAK ICC—the UAE’s most affordable jurisdiction for startups and holding companies.
From AED 5,500Ajman Free Zone and Ajman Offshore—flexible packages, fast approval, investor‑friendly fees.
From AED 5,900Creative City and FFZ—strong for consulting, media, and businesses needing port access.
From AED 7,200Since 2015, YABS has formed 500+ companies across the UAE with a 4.9‑star Google rating and a 90%+ corporate bank approval rate. No middlemen, no commissions, no surprise fees.
Every competitor shows you testimonial quotes. We show you the stopwatch, the bank, and the final invoice — because specifics build trust and platitudes don’t.
“Quoted AED 12,000 by another firm with hidden add‑on fees. YABS gave a written AED 5,500 quote, delivered the license in 11 days, and the corporate bank account went live 9 days later. Saved AED 6,500 and five days of stress.”
“Three other consultants gave a low ‘starting price’ then hid MoA notarisation, Ejari, and PRO charges at signing. YABS put every single fee in writing before we paid a dirham. Final invoice matched the quote exactly.”
“A year after the license was issued, YABS is still handling our VAT and bookkeeping. It’s the only setup firm we’ve used that still picks up the phone after the contract is signed.”
Verified reviews from Google and Trustpilot — real founders, real companies, real trade licenses.
“YABS set up our Dubai free zone company in 11 days — license, visa, Emirates ID, and a corporate bank account. Two other consultants quoted double for a slower process.”
“Other firms quoted hidden fees for MoA notarisation and Ejari. YABS gave us one fixed price and delivered a Dubai mainland LLC in three weeks. Straight shooters — no surprises at signing.”
“After the license was issued, YABS kept supporting us — corporate tax, VAT, quarterly books. It’s rare to find a setup firm that still picks up the phone a year later.”
Direct answers to the questions we hear most from founders, investors, and SMEs forming companies in Dubai and the UAE.
Business setup in Dubai costs between AED 5,500 and AED 35,000 in 2026, depending on jurisdiction and activity. Free zone e‑commerce licenses start at AED 5,500 (RAKEZ, SHAMS). Dubai mainland LLCs start around AED 18,900 including DED trade license, Ejari, and MoA notarisation. Every YABS quote lists government fees, our service fee, and optional add‑ons in writing before you sign.
Free zone company formation takes 2–3 weeks; Dubai mainland setups take 3–5 weeks. The timeline includes trade license issuance, MoA signing, Emirates ID, and investor visa. Corporate bank account opening adds another 1–3 weeks depending on the bank’s KYC cycle.
Yes. Since the June 2021 amendment to UAE Federal Decree‑Law No. 32 of 2021 (Commercial Companies Law), foreigners can own 100% of most Dubai mainland businesses without a local Emirati sponsor. A short list of “strategic impact” activities (banking, telecoms, oil & gas) still requires local participation. Free zone and offshore companies have always permitted 100% foreign ownership.
No — most free zone companies can be incorporated remotely with e‑signed documents and a notarised Power of Attorney. You’ll only need to visit the UAE once (typically a 3‑day trip) for your investor visa medical fitness test, biometrics, and Emirates ID issuance. Mainland setups usually require one in‑person visit for the MoA signing at a UAE notary.
Mainland is best if you sell directly to UAE consumers or government. Free zone is best for international trade, e‑commerce, and professional services with 0% corporate tax on qualifying income. Offshore is best for holding companies, IP protection, and asset shielding. On your free consultation we review your business activity, customer base, visa needs, and tax position to recommend the right jurisdiction in under 30 minutes.
Yes — YABS has a 90%+ corporate bank account approval rate across Emirates NBD, Mashreq Neo Biz, RAKBank, WIO, and ADCB. We prepare KYC documents, draft business descriptions aligned to each bank’s risk policy, book the RM appointment, and support you through the source‑of‑funds verification. Bank approval is never guaranteed, but preparation dramatically improves acceptance.
UAE corporate tax is 9% on annual taxable profits above AED 375,000 (effective June 2023). Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) still benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income if they meet substance and audit requirements. Every YABS client gets FTA corporate tax registration and an annual filing reminder included; full filing is an optional add‑on.
After license issuance, YABS handles your investor visa, Emirates ID, corporate bank account introduction, VAT and corporate tax registration, and annual renewals. Your dedicated account manager stays with you indefinitely — most YABS clients are still with us 3+ years after incorporation for accounting, bookkeeping, and PRO requests.
YABS is intentionally small and operates with zero middlemen. We don’t run TV advertising, we don’t bid on the most expensive Google keywords, and we don’t have a 200‑person sales team taking commissions on every client. Every dirham we save on overhead flows directly into lower quotes — which is why our free zone packages start at AED 5,500, the lowest published start price in Dubai. You also get a senior partner on every call instead of a junior sales rep reading from a script.
If YABS misses the 14‑day trade license deadline for any reason inside our control, we refund 20% of our service fee automatically — no arguments, no paperwork. The guarantee is written into every YABS contract. In 2025 we missed the deadline on 2 out of 487 completed setups (99.6% on‑time rate). Both refunds were paid the same day, and both clients are still active YABS customers for ongoing PRO and accounting work.
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