Start Your UAE Business From £999
Add a UAE residency visa for a total of £2,422. We handle the paperwork, government approvals and corporate bank account assistance with upfront, transparent pricing.
We license Gold & Diamond Trading, Crude Oil, HR Consultancy, and General Trading at a flat £1,110 fee without external delays. View all 9 activities →
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Same clients. Far less tax.
A side-by-side comparison between the UAE and the United Kingdom.
Keep more of what you earn with a bespoke UAE business structure.
These rates reflect standard statutory benchmarks and vary according to jurisdiction, qualifying criteria, and personal residency status.
Pick the setup that fits you
What each route costs and who it suits best, with full transparent pricing.
Business License
Just the license. Best if you work remotely and don't need a UAE visa.
- Choose any Freezone activity
- For remote service providers
- Up to 10 business activities
- Trade license & lease agreement
- Banking account assistance
- Free flexi desk
Specialized Free Zone Activities
Nine high-value activities: gold, oil, HR consultancy and more, on one Free Zone license, without extra approvals.
- License & Incorporation certificate
- Commercial Registry certificate
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Office Lease Agreement
- Corporate bank account assistance
Business License + 1 Visa
License, residency visa and help with the bank account. Our most popular choice.
- UAE Free Zone company & license
- One visa package · virtual office
- 1 residence visa allocation (2-year renewable), medical & Emirates ID
- In-country status change
- License, MOA & establishment card
- Partner list & certificate of incorporation
- e-Channel registration & bank letter
- Immigration pre-approval
Mainland Company
Sell anywhere in the UAE and abroad, with no limits on local customers.
Offshore Formation
A holding company to protect assets. No office, no visits needed.
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We will itemize license fees, visa costs and bank support line by line, with nothing hidden.
UK Ltd vs. Dubai Freezone LLC
Everything UK company directors, contractors, and agency founders need to know about taxes, HMRC Place of Effective Management, and cross-border banking.
Structural & Tax Comparison
United Kingdom (Companies House / HMRC) vs. UAE Free Zone LLC
| Corporate Feature | 🇬🇧 UK Limited (Ltd) | 🇦🇪 UAE Freezone LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Headline Corporation Tax | 25% (for profits > £250k; 19% small profits rate) | 0% on qualifying income; 9% on non-qualifying profits above AED 375k (~£80k) |
| Dividend / Extraction Tax | Up to 39.35% (Additional Rate) on shareholder dividends | 0% withholding tax and 0% personal tax on dividends |
| Capital Gains Tax (CGT) | Up to 24% on property / up to 20% on shares & business assets | 0% capital gains tax on sale of shares, IP, or assets |
| Public Register Privacy | Public on Companies House (Director names, home address filing, PSC register) | Confidential Freezone authority registry; not exposed to public search portals |
| Annual Filing & Audit Rules | Mandatory annual accounts to Companies House & CT600 to HMRC | Streamlined corporate tax return; small business relief applies under AED 3M revenue |
| Foreign Exchange Controls | No controls, but high bank transfer and conversion margins | Zero currency controls; seamless multi-currency accounts (GBP, USD, EUR, AED) |
Critical Guidance for UK Residents & Expatriates
Transparent, practical advice on corporate management, banking operations, and international tax treaties.
Under UK tax law (Section 14 of the Corporation Tax Act 2009), a company incorporated outside the UK is treated as a UK tax resident if its Place of Effective Management (POEM) is located in the UK. This means if a director sits in London making all strategic, commercial, and operational decisions, HMRC could claim the entity is taxable in the UK.
We guide you on establishing verifiable UAE corporate substance: physical business center leases with valid Ejari registration, registered local establishment cards, documented board resolutions held in Dubai, and active local banking relationships.
For founders planning to relocate full-time or spend substantial time in Dubai, obtaining your UAE residence visa and passing the UK Statutory Residence Test (SRT) allows you to legally sever UK tax residency, unlocking genuine 0% personal and dividend income.
Have Questions About Your UK Setup?
Speak directly with our UK cross-border advisory desk. We evaluate your current company structure and outline the exact roadmap to launch in Dubai.
We stay on after launch
Banking, tax and ongoing government paperwork, all handled as your business grows.
Banking Solutions
We introduce you to the right bank, prepare your dossier and support you through approval.
Tax & Accounting
Corporate tax, VAT filings and bookkeeping to keep your license in 100% good standing.
PRO & Visa Services
Government paperwork, visa renewals, Emirates ID and labor ministry steps handled by our PRO team.
Six reasons founders stay with us
We help you incorporate your company, then support your day-to-day operations.
Real advisors
Dedicated setup specialists who know the regulations inside and out.
Every Emirate
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK and other leading jurisdictions.
Honest prices
Itemized written quotes with zero hidden fees or surprise invoices.
Quick approvals
Fast-tracked government documentation and authority registrations.
Registered agent
Directly licensed with major Free Zones and economic departments.
Your language
Multilingual support in English, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, and Urdu.
Five steps, that's it
A proven step-by-step pathway from first consultation to your active bank account.
Free consultation
Our experts explain the options and design a structure tailored to your plans.
Company selection
We compare Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore to choose the optimal jurisdiction.
License issuance
We prepare and file all legal documents to secure your official registration.
Visa & Emirates ID
Residence visa application, medical fitness test and Emirates ID processing.
Bank account
Direct introductions and documentation dossier to open your corporate account.
What founders tell us
Real feedback from business owners who launched their UAE companies with us.
“Started my e-commerce business in IFZA with Easy Setup. The entire process from license to visa took just 7 days.”
“Easy Setup helped me open a general trading LLC in Dubai Mainland and handled the DED registration professionally.”
“After two bank rejections elsewhere, Easy Setup got me a business bank account approved within 5 working days.”
Things people ask us
Straight answers to common questions about setting up in the UAE.
Still not sure which route fits you?
Ask us anything. A licensed advisor will answer, with no sales script.
Let's get your company open
One consultation, transparent pricing, and our experienced team handles all the documentation.