UAE company formation, from anywhere.

UAE company formation costs AED 12,900 all-in for an IFZA Free Zone license in 2026. That price bundles the trade license, Establishment Card, and flexi-desk address — no separate line items. Add AED 6,000 per investor visa (entry permit, medical fitness, Emirates ID, passport stamping). A Free Zone license plus one visa totals AED 18,900. A Mainland LLC starts at AED 28,900 (office lease required). Premium zones — DMCC, ADGM — start at AED 34,340.

UAE Free Zone setup takes 5 business days for the trade license with Formenzo. A residency visa adds 12 days per applicant. A corporate bank account adds 18 days after license issuance. Full timeline from signup to a funded UAE IBAN with Emirates ID in hand: 3 to 4 weeks. Industry average (non-channel-partner agents) is 6 to 9 weeks.

No. Formenzo is WhatsApp-first by design. The 7-question quiz, your AED quote, document uploads, signed MOA, and every status update happen in chat or email. We only jump on a call if you request one. Most founders close their entire formation without a single phone conversation.

No. The AED number you see on Formenzo is the AED number you pay. Every quote is all-inclusive: government fee, service fee, Establishment Card, visa stamping, Emirates ID, and medical. If a Free Zone runs a promotion after you pay, we pass the discount to you. No upsells. No surprise invoices. If costs do shift (e.g., you add a second visa), you approve the new total in writing before we spend a dirham.

No — UAE Free Zone formation is fully online. You travel to the UAE once, for a single day, to complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, DMCC, and SHAMS all support remote pre-approval before you book a flight. UAE Mainland LLCs (DED) require more in-person notarization and typically need 2 to 3 days on the ground.

The cheapest UAE Free Zone in 2026 is SHAMS Sharjah at AED 5,750 (creator license, no visa quota). Fujairah Creative City follows at AED 7,500 (media and freelance activities). RAKEZ starts at AED 8,500 (trading and light industrial). For a Dubai address specifically, IFZA at AED 12,900 is the lowest-priced Dubai license with a full 6-visa quota — which is why 7 of 10 Formenzo founders pick it.

Yes. Non-residents can open a UAE corporate bank account once the trade license and Establishment Card are issued. Formenzo coordinates with WIO Bank, Mashreq NeoBiz, Emirates NBD, and RAKBANK. Our 2026 approval rate is 94% with full pre-filed KYC. Average time from license to funded account: 18 days. Approval depends on passport (Indian/Pakistani: strong), activity, and source of funds — we tell you upfront which banks will say yes, before you pay a fee.

UAE Corporate Tax is 9% on annual net profits above AED 375,000 (approximately USD 102,000). Profits below AED 375,000 are taxed at 0%. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) keep a 0% rate on qualifying income, provided they meet substance and audit requirements. All UAE companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo files your FTA registration and first return.

Yes — and for any B2C activity it is required. A UAE Mainland (DED) license is mandatory for any business that serves the local UAE market directly: restaurants, cafés, retail shops, salons, gyms, clinics, and construction. Free Zone licenses do not permit local-market trade. Formenzo files directly with Dubai DED, Sharjah SEDD, and Abu Dhabi DED. Timeline: 10 to 14 business days.

Yes. If Formenzo has not filed initial approval with the Free Zone authority within 14 days of your payment, you get 100% of your Formenzo service fee back. No forms. No small print. Codified in our Terms. Government fees already remitted to Free Zones or DED are non-refundable by law, though we reclaim most of them on your behalf.

Yes — India, Pakistan, Russia, UK, and the Philippines are our core markets. Formenzo has native-language team members in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and Russian. We handle nationality-specific KYC documentation: PAN for Indian founders, NICOP for Pakistani nationals, source-of-funds declarations for Russian passports, and HMRC-style utility-bill address proofs for UK applicants.

Formenzo is operated by Formenzo FZC, a UAE Free Zone Company. The founding team brings 10 years of corporate services experience across IFZA, Meydan, DMCC, and RAKEZ. Formenzo FZC is a direct channel partner with 17 UAE free zone authorities. You are not talking to a reseller or an aggregator; you are hiring the licensed firm that files your papers.

Pick IFZA if you want the fastest, cheapest Dubai address — AED 12,900 all-in, 5-day licence, 96% bank approval for Indian and Pakistani founders, up to 6 visas. Pick DMCC if you run a trading, commodities, crypto, or fintech business where DMCC brand recognition opens doors — AED 20,070 starting, 10/10 banking score, premium Jumeirah Lakes Towers office available. DMCC charges roughly 60% more than IFZA; that premium only pays back if the DMCC name matters to your buyers or bankers.

Most UAE Free Zone licences are valid for 1 year and renew annually. IFZA uniquely offers a 3-year Silver package — pay once, skip two renewal cycles. DMCC offers 1, 2, and 3-year options (pay upfront for a modest discount). Renewal is mandatory before expiry — lapsing a licence triggers AED 250/month penalties and potential licence suspension after 30 days. Formenzo tracks every renewal date and sends reminders 90, 30, and 14 days before expiry.

Yes — through three paths. (1) Public investment: invest AED 2 million in a UAE business (Free Zone or Mainland) and qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa. (2) Specialized talent: entrepreneurs with a previous exit of USD 1M+ can apply through the Ministry of Economy. (3) Property: invest AED 2M in UAE real estate. Formenzo handles the corporate-formation path and introduces to immigration specialists for the Golden Visa application. The Investor Visa (2-year renewable) that comes with your Free Zone licence is separate and requires no minimum capital.

Formenzo has a 94% approval rate because we tell you upfront which banks will say yes to your specific profile before you apply. If one bank rejects you, we pivot to the next in your pre-screened list — typically WIO → Mashreq NeoBiz → Emirates NBD → RAKBANK. If all four decline, Formenzo refunds your banking-service fee (the licence itself stays valid). Common rejection triggers we screen for: source-of-funds gaps, high-risk activity codes, or jurisdiction KYC concerns. We fix these before submission, not after rejection.