UAE company setup, from your country
Honest, country-specific guides for founders setting up a UAE free-zone company from abroad โ 100% ownership, 0% income tax, plus published licence-only and visa scenarios.
Choose your country
Each guide covers the published scenario prices, the practical steps, and the honest tax & forex caveats that apply to founders from that country.
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Why founders worldwide choose a UAE free zone
You own it all
Any nationality can own 100% of a UAE free-zone company โ no local partner or sponsor.
No personal income tax
The UAE charges 0% personal income tax; corporate tax is 9% only above AED 375,000, with free-zone relief.
Residence for the family
Your company sponsors your residence visa and your family's โ a credible second base.
Clear scenario pricing
Compare published licence-only and visa scenarios. After review, your written quote itemises authority, setup-service and applicable visa costs before payment.
Common questions
Can a foreigner set up a company in the UAE?
Yes โ in a UAE free zone a foreign founder of any nationality owns 100%, with no local partner and 0% personal income tax. Published licence-only scenarios start from AED 4,888; add a visa scenario if needed.
Do I need to be in the UAE to register?
No. The licence is issued remotely; a short visit is usually only needed for the medical and Emirates ID if you take a residence visa.
Will a UAE company change my tax at home?
It depends on your home country's residency rules โ some (like the US) tax worldwide income wherever you live. Each country guide flags the caveats, but confirm with an accountant in your country. Formenzo is not a tax adviser.
Build your UAE setup estimate
Pick your free zone and visa scenario, then build an online estimate โ no call required. After review, receive a written itemisation before payment.
Open the cost calculator โStart with a secure online estimate
Build an itemised estimate online. After review, your secure portal shows the confirmed total, its validity date, any authority requirements and the invoice before payment.