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UAE Setup Wizard
Free zone or mainland? Answer five questions and get a first recommendation with reasoning, next steps and indicative cost ranges - plus the questions a licensed adviser will ask you.
Question 1 of 5
Where are most of your customers?
Question 2 of 5
Is your activity regulated (finance, insurance, healthcare, education, food, legal, crypto)?
Question 3 of 5
How many residence visas do you need in year one?
Question 4 of 5
What matters most right now?
Question 5 of 5
Do you plan to raise venture funding with an offshore holding structure?
Indicative guidance only - not legal, tax or immigration advice. Licensing costs vary widely by free zone, activity and visa quota; confirm specifics with the authority or a licensed adviser before spending money. Deeper reading: Free zone vs mainland.