Company Formation in UAE

Launch your business in the UAE with confidence, clarity, and speed.

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Mainland Company Formation

Mainland companies connect you directly to the UAE market. Collaborate with local sponsors to engage customers face-to-face and seize government contracts, all within Dubai.

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Free Zone Company Formation

Experience the thrill of 100% foreign ownership, liberating your business from local sponsorship. Benefit from tax exemptions, rapid setup, and easy access to global markets.

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Offshore Company Formation

An Offshore Company is a legal business entity that is set up with the intention of operating outside its registered jurisdiction and/or the location of its ultimate ownership.

Why Choose UAE?

Ready to take your business to new heights?
Dubai, a vibrant hub of innovation and ambition, awaits you! At its core, Thallium Consulting offers your gateway to success.

Free Zone Company

Choose UAE Free Zones for a business-friendly and affordable start. With 45+ zones and various licences, like consultancy, trading, and industrial, starting up is simple. Foreign investors keep 100% ownership, and low taxes in most zones fuel economic growth. Make your UAE mark via Free Zones!

Advantages

Embrace full ownership of your company’s shares, free from the burden of public or online registration. Unleash the power to bill internationally and repatriate your capital and earnings effortlessly. Bask in the freedom from corporate or income taxes, allowing your hard-earned profits to remain exclusively yours. Secure a 2-year residence visa for shareholders and staff, and extend this privilege to sponsoring dependent visas.
Expand your license to include up to 3 activities, all at no extra cost. Remarkably, initiating the incorporation process doesn’t necessitate the physical presence of shareholders. Note that certain free zones and activities may mandate an annual audit of your accounts.

Process for establishing a Free Zone Company

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Mainland Company

Selecting Mainland UAE Companies provides a robust foundation for your business endeavors. With an array of sectors and licensing opportunities, including commercial, industrial, and professional, embarking on your business journey becomes streamlined. Leverage the benefits of local partnerships and capitalize on the flourishing business landscape of the UAE mainland. Begin your venture with strength and confidence.

Advantages

A mainland company, licensed by the UAE’s Department of Economic Development (DED), operates locally and internationally without restrictions. This legal structure offers significant benefits, making it a top choice for setting up a business in the UAE.
Opting for a Dubai mainland company provides key advantages, ensuring maximum freedom and flexibility for your business. You can trade in approved products, enjoying seamless processes with professional guidance.
Recent regulations, effective since June 2021, eliminate the requirement for a local sponsor in most business activities. Instead, a local partner can act as an agent without ownership.
Consider professional support to streamline the process and capitalize on the benefits of mainland registration in Dubai.

Process for establishing a Mainland Company

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Offshore Company

Embrace the advantages of offshore company formation in the UAE and unlock a world of business opportunities. With strategic advantages, 100% ownership for foreign investors, and a favorable tax environment, setting up an offshore company in the UAE is your pathway to success.

Advantages

When it comes to understanding how to establish an offshore company in the UAE, many individuals prioritize comprehending the benefits of offshore company formation in the Emirates. In this regard, we’ve outlined some of the significant advantages of setting up an offshore company in the UAE.

The country offers remarkable tax benefits to its investors and boasts one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The UAE holds the 17th position in the Global Competitiveness Index and stands as the top-ranking country in the Arab world, attributed to its exceptional infrastructure and favorable business environment.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai emerge as the prime choices for offshore companies, attracting considerable interest from foreign capitals. Importantly, there are no constraints or exchange controls on repatriating capital and profits for foreign investors. Establishing an offshore company in the UAE can serve as a legitimate means of generating international profits, provided the company is structured effectively.

These aforementioned reasons have positioned the United Arab Emirates as a highly sought-after and preferred destination for foreign investment, particularly in the dynamic landscape of the Middle East.

Process for establishing a Offshore Company

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Additional Company Formation Services

Following your company incorporation, Thallium Consulting also offers numerous additional services to FULLY support you with your ongoing business requirements.

Obtaining Resident Visas

Bank Account Opening

Market Research

Marketing Setup

Frequently asked questions

The issuance of the License is from DED (DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEPARTMENT).

There is an investor visa valid for three years and an employment visa valid for two years.

Once the license is issued, we will apply for the company Establishment card and E-Visa (entry permit).

Once the establishment card is issued, we will apply for a labour file from the Ministry of Human resource (MOHRE) to add employee visas under your company.

Once you are inside UAE, you need to undergo a medical and fingerprint process to obtain a residence visa.

An establishment card or Immigration card is issued by the Immigration Authorities to recruit and start adding residence visas to the company.

A labour file is issued by the Ministry of Human Resource (MOHRE) to a company to add employee visas and keep track of the employee’s identities and places of work.

Yes, it’s mandatory to have insurance for the residence visa process.

Yes, The word Dubai is not allowed, Arabic and Islamic traditions are not allowed, words referring to god or Islam are not allowed, Trade names must be translated to Arabic and Trade names should describe the business activity.

Yes, the physical office has to be rented for the issuance of a license.

You can obtain as many visas as you require depending on the office space.

Yes (excluding Freezone designated area)

A maximum of 10 activities can be included in a single license where all activities should be of the same nature based on the activity group mentioned as per DED standards.

A local Sponsor is generally needed under a commercial licence, and he is responsible for the company, share capital and signed MOA.

A Local Agent is required for obtaining a professional licence, and he signs a local service agreement for a fixed sum and has no direct involvement or any financial liability in a company.

Commercial Licence, Industrial License and Professional License.

Yes, all shareholders/Owners should be present for the signing of the MOA together with the local sponsor/Agent.

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