Lowest cost entry
Business License
Free Zone trade licence without a residence visa, for remote operators.
Starting From
Get Started£999Indicative fee
UAE Company Formation for UK FoundersSet Up Your Business
Set Up Your Business
in the UAE
A UAE Free Zone company with your trade licence, coworking space and one residence visa, all covered by a single yearly payment. We charge no separate or hidden fees to set up your company in the UAE.
Executive Offer Pass
£6.54Per dayPaid upfront once a year: £2,388
Business Licence
Bank Account Assistance
1 Residence Visa Included
100% Ownership
Licence + Visa in One PlanCoworking Space, One Shareholder
One payment a year· Nothing due monthly
2,500+Companies opened
15+Years of experience
50+Free zone partners
98%Would recommend us
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The Plan
Everything in the £199/month plan
You pay £2,388 upfront, once a year. That single payment covers your trade licence, coworking space and one residence visa for the full year. There are no monthly payments.
Trade Licence
Your Free Zone trade licence, issued in your company's name and included in your annual plan payment. We charge no separate or hidden fees for company setup.
Coworking Space
A coworking space attached to your licence.
1 Residence Visa
E-channel registration, entry permit, status change, medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping.
Immigration Pre-Approval
Pre-approval for one shareholder.
One Business Activity
Choose the activity your licence covers.
Bank Account Assistance
We assist with your application and introduce you to UAE banks. Approval is decided by the bank, not by us.
Put It In Perspective
About £6.54 a day for a UAE company and visa
The same yearly payment, broken down three ways.
£6.54
Per day
£2,388 ÷ 365
£199
Per month
£2,388 ÷ 12
£2,388
Per year
What you actually pay, upfront
You make one payment of £2,388 a year. Daily and monthly figures are shown for comparison only.
Your Visa
Six steps to your residence visa
Every step is included in the plan. We handle the paperwork; you only travel for the medical and biometrics.
- 1
E-channel
We register your company on the immigration system.
- 2
Pre-approval
Immigration pre-approval for you as shareholder.
- 3
Entry permit
Your permit to enter the UAE on the new visa.
- 4
Status change
Switch your status if you're already in the UAE.
- 5
Medical and Emirates ID
Medical test and biometrics, in person in the UAE.
- 6
Stamping
Your residence visa is issued.
Free Zone residence visas are valid for 2 years and renewable.
Why the UAE
Compare UK and UAE business tax considerations
A side-by-side comparison between the UAE and the United Kingdom.
0%
Personal Tax (UAE)
No personal tax levied in the UAE*
5%
Standard VAT
A quarter of the UK 20% rate
2 yr
Residence Visa
Renewable; Golden Visa options available
*UAE tax treatment shown. UK tax obligations depend on your personal circumstances and residence.
| Comparison | UAE | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 0% up to AED 375,000; 9% standard rate (or QFZP 0% on qualifying income) | 19% up to £50,000; 25% from £250,000; marginal relief between |
| Personal income tax | 0% in the UAE* | England/Wales/NI: 20%, 40%, 45% (Scotland: 19%–48%); £12,570 allowance |
| Capital gains tax (personal) | 0% in the UAE for individuals* | Generally 18% / 24% for individuals; reliefs or other rates may apply |
| VAT / sales tax | 5% standard rate | 20% standard rate |
| Remote setup | Eligible company formation is remote; visa medical & biometrics require UAE attendance | Remote UK company formation available |
The UAE does not levy personal income tax. UK residents normally remain liable for UK tax on worldwide income and gains, including income from a UAE company. A company incorporated outside the UK can still be UK tax resident if it is managed and controlled from the UK. Your personal tax position depends on your circumstances and tax residence.
Other Packages
Need a different setup?
For more shareholders, other activities or a mainland company, these routes are confirmed by an itemised written quotation.
Specialised Activities
Specialised Free Zone Activities
Ajman Free Zone activities such as gold trading, HR consultancy and accounting.
Starting From
Enquire for Details£1,110Indicative fee
Local & Global Trade
Mainland Company
Dubai DED mainland formation for local UAE trade, retail and services.
Starting From
Get Started£3,690Indicative fee
Asset Protection
Offshore Formation
International business company for asset or IP holding. No residence visas.
Starting From
Get Started£2,990Indicative fee
These packages are on our main site, where you can compare full details and get a written quotation. Opens in a new tab.
FAQ
Things people ask us
Straight answers about the £199/month plan and setting up in the UAE.
No. You pay £2,388 upfront, once a year. We show £199 a month (about £6.54 a day) only to make the cost easy to compare. The trade licence renews annually.
Ready to begin?
Start your UAE company for £199/month
Licence, coworking space and one residence visa. Paid upfront once a year: £2,388.
£199/month and £6.54/day are the annual plan fee of £2,388 divided by 12 and by 365. The fee is payable once a year, in advance. The plan covers one shareholder, one business activity, a coworking space and one residence visa. Fees are converted from AED and confirmed in your written quotation. Visa and bank account outcomes depend on the relevant authorities and banks.
This page gives general information, not tax or legal advice.