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Mainland, free zone or a specialist structure? We map the right route around your activity, ownership, market, premises, visas and banking — before comparing packages.
A headline licence price rarely reflects the operating picture. The right structure depends on your activity, market, ownership, premises, visas and banking profile.
Full UAE market access, government contract eligibility and physical operations across the country.
100% foreign ownership, flexi-desk options and often 0% tax on qualifying income — matched to your activity.
A quick reference — the final call still depends on your activity, target market and banking profile.
| Consideration | Mainland | Free Zone |
|---|---|---|
| UAE market access | Full — trade anywhere | Direct-to-consumer needs local distributor |
| Foreign ownership | 100% for most activities | 100% across all free zones |
| Government contracts | Eligible | Restricted |
| Office requirement | Physical office required (Ejari) | Flexi-desk options available |
| Visa allocations | Based on office size | Package-based — typically 2–6 visas |
| Corporate tax | 9% above AED 375K net | 0% on qualifying income |
| Typical setup time | 2–3 weeks | 5–10 working days |
| Banking profile | Strong — established local presence | Depends on activity & free zone |
| Renewal cost | Higher — office + visa quota | Predictable package renewals |
Free 30-minute call to understand activity, ownership, target market, visa needs and timeline. No obligation, no jargon.
Written comparison of mainland vs. free-zone options with itemised costs, tax implications and banking profile assessment.
Trade name reservation, initial approvals, MOA drafting, licence issuance and Ejari registration — managed end-to-end.
KYC-ready pack prepared, bank introductions arranged, investor and employment residency visas processed in parallel.
VAT, corporate tax, ESR filings and quarterly compliance reviews — so you can focus on running the business.
Every free zone has its own activity list, package pricing, visa allocation and banking profile. We compare across all of them.
One adviser owns your file from licence to launch — and beyond.
Detailed mainland vs. free-zone comparison based on activity, ownership and target market.
Get Assessment →Trade name, initial approvals, MOA drafting and licence issuance across all UAE jurisdictions.
Learn More →Investor, employment and dependant residency visas — medical, Emirates ID and typing centre.
Learn More →KYC-ready business narrative and warm introductions to suitable UAE banks — corporate & personal.
Learn More →Flexi-desk, office, retail or warehouse leasing matched to your licence & visa quota.
Explore Spaces →Registration, quarterly filings and annual returns — coordinated with regulated tax advisers.
Learn More →Licence renewals, shareholder changes, activity additions and address changes — managed.
Learn More →ESR filings, UBO returns, AML KYC and ongoing regulatory obligations tracked centrally.
Learn More →Bank account opening is the most common friction point in UAE setup. We prepare the KYC pack, business narrative and source-of-funds evidence — then introduce you to banks matched to your activity.
Investor, employment, partner and dependant visas — including Golden Residency pathways for founders and property investors.
Illustrative only. Actual quote depends on activity, visa quota and specific free zone. We produce an itemised estimate before you commit.
Kangar mapped out mainland vs free zone in one call and saved us months of research. The banking introduction happened in month one — huge win for a new business.
We went from initial call to fully operational (licence, office, visa, bank) in just under three weeks. Clear timelines and no surprise fees.
Ongoing PRO and compliance is invisible in the best way. Renewal reminders, VAT filings, ESR — just gets done quietly in the background.