UAE company formation for Indian founders — real all-in cost, no sales calls
India is the UAE's biggest source of new entrepreneurs. With 100% ownership, 0% personal income tax, the India–UAE CEPA trade deal and a flight under four hours from most Indian cities, a UAE company is the natural next step. Formenzo gives you the honest, all-in price for every free zone — and lets you start online, from India.
Why Indian founders choose the UAE
For an Indian business owner, the UAE is the closest, most efficient place to hold a 100%-owned international company — a base for trade across the GCC, Africa and Europe.
Full ownership
Own your UAE free-zone company outright — no Emirati partner, no sponsor. Profits and capital are yours.
No personal income tax
The UAE charges 0% personal income tax. Corporate tax is 9% only above AED 375,000 profit, with relief for qualifying free-zone activity.
India–UAE CEPA
The 2022 India–UAE trade agreement (CEPA) reduces tariffs and deepens trade ties — useful for founders moving goods or services between the two.
Residence visa
Your UAE company sponsors your own residence visa (and your family's), giving you a credible second base near India.
What it costs — one honest, all-in number
No "from AED X" teasers. Every Formenzo price already includes the free-zone authority fee, our service fee and the full visa block. We confirm it in writing before any filing and lock it for 14 days.
Ajman NuVentures from AED 4,888
SRTIP from AED 5,500
SPC Sharjah from AED 5,750
RAKEZ from AED 6,000
Meydan (Dubai) from AED 12,500
IFZA (Dubai) from AED 12,900
Live prices, updated from our database. See your exact figure by visa count in the calculator.
How an Indian founder registers a UAE company
Compare and pick your free zone
Use the calculator to see the all-in cost for your activity and visas — trading, e-commerce, IT, consulting or holding.
Start online from India
Send your passport copy and proposed company names. We file the licence — no cold calls, ever. Track everything in a secure portal.
Licence issued in days
Your free-zone licence is typically issued in 3–8 working days. We then process your establishment card and residence visa.
Visa, Emirates ID & bank account
A short UAE visit completes your medical and Emirates ID. We prepare your file and introduce you to suitable banks for a corporate account.
UAE company formation and registration for Indians — what to know
When Indian entrepreneurs look at company setup, formation or registration in the UAE, the main choice is between a free zone and the mainland. For most Indian founders — in trading, e-commerce, IT services, consulting and holding structures — a free zone fits best: 100% ownership, a clean all-in cost, and a straightforward residence visa with no local-partner arrangement.
The key decisions are which free zone, how many residence visas, and your business activity — exactly what our cost calculator makes transparent. After the licence, the two practical next steps are your UAE corporate bank account and your residence visa. If you'll be remitting funds from India, read our guide on the source-of-funds evidence UAE banks accept before you apply.
Important for Indian residents: remitting or investing abroad is governed by RBI rules — the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and overseas-investment (ODI) regulations — and your UAE income may be taxable in India depending on your residency and where the company is controlled. Formenzo is a transparent business-setup service, not a financial, legal or tax adviser; please confirm your position with a chartered accountant in India before you proceed.
Which UAE free zones Indian founders usually pick
Indian founders in trading or import/export gravitate to RAKEZ and SPC for their wide activity lists and warehousing; those after the lowest all-in cost pick Ajman NuVentures (from AED 4,888). For a Dubai address, Meydan and IFZA are the common choices.
Money & tax back home. The UAE charges 0% personal income tax, and India and the UAE have a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. How your UAE income is treated depends on your Indian tax residence and rules like the LRS for outward remittances — confirm the specifics with an Indian CA.
The UAE has one of the world's largest Indian business communities, with Indian banks, schools and trade networks across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Questions Indian founders ask
Can an Indian citizen own 100% of a UAE company?
Yes. In a UAE free zone an Indian founder owns 100% — no local partner or sponsor. Ownership, profits and capital are fully yours.
How much does UAE company formation cost for Indians?
Real all-in prices start from AED 4,888 (about INR 1.1 lakh) for a licence-only setup and rise by visa count — one all-in figure per free zone, with no hidden charges.
Do I have to travel from India to register?
The licence is issued remotely. A short visit is usually only needed for the medical and Emirates ID if you take a residence visa — we make it a single efficient trip.
What about RBI / FEMA and Indian tax?
Indian residents are subject to RBI's LRS and overseas-investment rules, and UAE income may be taxable in India depending on residency. We're not tax advisers — please confirm with a chartered accountant in India.
See your exact UAE setup cost from India
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