You can start a business anywhere in the Mainland, Free zones or Offshore locations of Dubai. You will need to register a trade name and obtain the necessary commercial licenses. Not all business activities can be conducted in Dubai Mainland and would require approvals from the Department of Economic Development (DED). Once all legal paperwork is complete, you will need to start the visa process.

Typically, it takes about 1 week to start a business in Dubai if all the paperwork is done accurately. Our PRO experts are experienced with the local regulations and can help sort documentations quickly for a hassle-free business setup.

Every foreign national needs to have a residence visa to live and work in Dubai and the type of visa depends on the company type. Some of the visa types are Investor Visa, Partner Visa and the latest Golden Visa that allows investors to enter the country multiple times.