Company Formation & Market Entry Services in UAE
Setting up a company is the easy part. Where you register, which licence you hold and who owns the shares decide how your business runs for years. We advise on those decisions first, then handle the formation.
Companies built to stand up when a bank asks questions.
We form companies on the UAE mainland, in free zones, and in DIFC and ADGM, and support market entry through our partner network.
Advice before paperwork
We tell you what fits your business, not what is quickest to sell.
Ready for your bank
Structure and documents prepared with your bank’s questions in mind.
One team after launch
The same firm handles compliance, banking support and later restructuring.
Our company formation services
Jurisdiction and licence advice
Mainland, free zone, DIFC or ADGM, compared against how you trade and what your bank will expect.
Company formation and licensing
Trade name reservation, initial approval, memorandum and articles, licence issue and registration.
Shareholding and ownership setup
Corporate or individual shareholders, partner splits, and ownership chains a bank can follow.
Visas and residency support
Establishment card, investor and employee visas, and the paperwork that comes with them.
Registered office and corporate services
Registered address, company secretarial support, and records and filings kept current.
Bank account readiness
The company file, ownership evidence and source-of-funds explanation your bank will ask for.
Avenox FlowPost-formation registrations
Corporate Tax, VAT where it applies, UBO filings, and AML registration where needed.
Avenox ProtocolHolding companies and SPVs
For property, shares in other companies or family assets. The right vehicle depends on what you hold and where you bank, so we advise before we form anything.
Holding Companies & SPVsADGM SPV or DIFC Prescribed Company
Common law structures for UAE and GCC assets. No physical office needed; a UAE or GCC connection and a registered agent are required.
A holding company in any country we cover
Chosen for where the assets, shareholders and banking sit.
Where we can set up your company
Through our partner network, we set up companies in seven countries. Select a country to see what is involved.
How it works
Consultation
We learn what your business does, who owns it and where it will bank.
Recommendation
We propose the jurisdiction, licence and ownership structure, with the trade-offs explained.
Formation
We prepare and file everything, and update you at each approval.
After launch
Bank account preparation, tax and UBO registrations, and ongoing compliance if you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Mainland companies can trade directly anywhere in the UAE and with government bodies. Free zone companies suit international trade, services and holding activities, and often cost less to run. The right answer depends on your customers and your activity.
Yes, in free zones, and for most mainland activities since 2021. A short list of strategic activities still carries restrictions.
Most licences require a registered address, and the type of space can affect how many visas you can apply for. Holding structures such as an ADGM SPV do not need physical office space.
A straightforward free zone company can be ready in days. Mainland licences, regulated activities and corporate shareholders often take weeks. We give you a timeline before we start.
Corporate Tax registration, beneficial ownership filings, a bank account, and AML procedures if your activity requires them. We handle these as part of the same engagement.
Start with a conversation, not a package.
Tell us what your business does and where you want to operate. We will tell you the right way to set it up.
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