Mainland Company or Free Zone Company. Which is more suitable for you?

Take advantage of UAE Low Corporate Tax rate (only 9% on company profit above AED375,000) and 0% Personal Income Tax to maximise your business profits

The Fundamental

What do you need to consider first before setting up your Company in Dubai

Firstly

We must understand that company structure in Dubai is quite different from most countries. The fundamental logic is designed for foreign businesses to set up a hub there and use it to do business globally. UAE gov't charges an annual fee as Trade License Fee to compensate the low tax rate it afforded to businesses.

Secondly

Determine your primary goal.

  • Do you intend to sell your product/services to the people in UAE.
  • Do you primarily want this Dubai company to bill your existing and new customers from overseas so they pay into your Dubai Bank Account.
  • You wanted a secondary residence for stablity and security purposes (ie: your original citizenship is from a restricted country).

Then

Once you've determined your primary goal, it is then very easy to set up your Company in Dubai. There is no need for nominee or complicated set up as the gov't of UAE has already designed company structure for foreign businesses need.

Next

You need to decide the following. Would you like your Company to be based in Dubai or another emirates in UAE? We recommend Dubai because it will gives your company the necessary trust and prestige image.

Finally

Once you have all these information, in most cases the only decision left would be picking the best location for your company to be in. Certain location may be slightly more expensive that the others but they all enjoy the same legitimacy and benefits UAE has for you.

Mainland Company vs. Free Zone Company

Which is better for you?

Since the implementation of Corporate Tax (9%) in UAE, the difference between a Mainland Company and a Free Zone company has become insignificant.

Most flexible

Mainland Company

Can do business within UAE and receive money from overseas. Slightly more expensive to set up.

  • You do not need any sponsor
  • Guaranteed to open a UAE Company Bank Account
  • You can apply up to 4 UAE Residence Visa (2 years) under this company
  • You can use this company to invoice your clients from overseas as well as do business wihtin UAE or GCC.
  • This company is subject to only 9% tax on profit only.
  • Everyone under this company enjoy 0% Personal income tax.
  • You can set up your Mainland Company whilst you're in or outside of UAE.
Standard Mainland Company Formation (12 - 15 days) and 1 UAE Residency Visa (2 years)
approx. AED37,500 / USD10,000
VIP Mainland Company Formation (within 7 days) and 1 UAE Residency Visa (2 years)
approx. AED42,600 / USD11,500

Due to varying Trade License Fee, we're unable to provide you with the exact price before knowing your primary business activity.

More restrictive

Free Zone Company

Can only do business with companies from overseas and within the same Freezone. Slightly cheaper to setup.

  • You do not need any sponsor.
  • You may need to provide more documentation to open a UAE Company Bank Account.
  • You CAN ONLY use this company invoice your clients from overseas and do businesses with companies within the same Free Zone (*some exception applies).
  • This company is subject to only 9% tax on profit only.
  • Everyone under this company enjoy 0% Personal income tax.
  • You can set up your Free Zone Company whilst you're in or outside of UAE.
  • Cost of renewal may be higher than Mainland Companies on the 2nd year onwards.
Freezone Company Formation (within 30 days) and 1 UAE Residency Visa (2 years)
approx. AED23,500 / USD6,450
Freezone Company Formation (within 30 days) and 2 UAE Residency Visa (2 years)
approx. AED32,500 / USD8,850
Freezone Company Formation (within 30 days) and 3 UAE Residency Visa (2 years)
approx. AED41,500 / USD11,300

Due to varying Trade License Fee, we're unable to provide you with the exact price before knowing your primary business activity.

Your Business Partner in Dubai, UAE

More Profit & Less Hassle for you

At vOffice, our goal is to enable businesses to operate from UAE as easy as possible.

On-demand Invoicing Service

On-demand Invoicing Service

  • Your Executive Assistant will prepare an invoice in your company name using your software or ours to invoice your clients.
  • We'll email the invoice and call to inform the client that an invoice has been sent to them from your company
  • We'll act on your behalf to follow up with the client for up to 2 more times.

For only

AED35 per invoice

On-demand Assistant in Dubai

Your on-demand Assistant in Dubai

  • Your Virtual Assistant can assist you to perform tasks that you required in Dubai. Ie: check on something, make a reservation, logistic arrangements and more
  • You'll be charge by the time, effort and cost incurred to perform your request only.

Starts form

AED45 per task

Monthly Bookkeeping, Tax Filing and Compliance

Certified Accountant at your service

  • Our certified accountant will assist you with your Company financial bookkeeping and tax filing.
  • You can also ask us questions related to your Company taxes and gov't compliances.
  • It's like having your own accounting team in Dubai.

Starts from

AED650 per month

Why choose vOffice

Honest & No Hidden Cost — No surprises, no further negotiation, simple and straight forward

Reliable & Experience — Our team have been living in Dubai for over 15 years and we know the ins and out of Dubai. We are here to help your business grow and share our knowledge.

English, Russian, Arabic & Chinese — Speak to us in your language. Our multilingual team is here to serves you.

Money Back Guaranteed — Most of our services are automarically covered by our Money Back Guarantee Policy. Ask us about it.

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