Business Setup
Company Formation & Business Setup in Dubai
Starting a business or opening an office in the UAE involves many options — licences, legal structures, mainland or free zone locations — and the right choice depends on your immediate needs and your plans for the future. Analytica MAS recommends the company formation structure that suits your business and helps you obtain the licences and permissions needed to start trading, with tax and accounting set up correctly from day one.
Common challenges
Problems we solve
- Choosing a licence or location that limits future activities
- Underestimating total set-up and renewal costs
- Tax registrations and accounting overlooked after incorporation
Scope
What the service includes
Structure and location advice
Comparing structure, licence and location options on cost and suitability.
Licensing support
Preparing documents and supporting applications for licences and permissions.
Bank account opening
Support choosing a bank and opening your business account.
Tax registrations
Corporate Tax and, where required, VAT registration after incorporation.
Accounting setup
Setting up your accounting system and chart of accounts.
How it works
Our process
- 01
Free consultation
We discuss your activity, ownership, budget and growth plans.
- 02
Recommendation
We recommend the structure, licence and location options that fit.
- 03
Formation
We support the application through to licence issue.
- 04
Post-setup
We handle bank account, tax registrations and accounting setup.
Before we start
What to prepare
You don't need everything for the first consultation — this is what we typically ask for once we begin.
- Passport copies of shareholders
- Proposed business activities
- Proposed company names
- Expected office or visa requirements
Why Analytica MAS
Why businesses choose us
- Setup advice that considers tax and accounting from the start
- One partner after formation for accounting, tax and growth
FAQ
Company Formation: questions answered
Mainland or free zone — which is better?
It depends on your activities, customers, office needs and budget. We compare the options for your specific case during the free consultation.
Do new companies need to register for Corporate Tax?
Most companies must register for Corporate Tax, and VAT registration depends on turnover. We include tax registrations in our setup support.
Free consultation
Plan your company setup
Send us a few details and we'll contact you to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation about company formation.
Book a free consultation
Tell us where you need support. A member of our team will review your situation and explain the options — with no obligation.