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Startup Works is one of the most trusted setup company in Dubai and the wider UAE. With over 10 years of combined experience, our expert team delivers tailored business setup solutions in Dubai, licensing services, and corporate support designed to help you succeed in the UAE market.
We are committed to transparency, integrity, and delivering results - because your business deserves the best start.
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Expert Members
Years Experience
Happy
Clients
Customer Support
Client centric & dependable
Recieved multiple accolades
With deep experience and a personal touch, our team is committed to creating smart and helpful solutions that guide you through the changing world of business.
Enjoy full access to the UAE market, fewer visa limits, and flexible office options. However, higher setup costs and more government approvals may apply.
Free zones offer full foreign ownership, tax savings, and easy repatriation. However, business outside the zone may need a local agent or special approvals.
Enjoy zero taxes, strong privacy, and global banking with an offshore company, but note you cannot trade inside the UAE or lease local office space.
Guided by our dedication to quality, transparency, and client-centricity, we seek to be the ideal partner for businesses commencing their journey in the UAE.
Setting up a company in Dubai involves a few clear steps, choosing the right legal structure, reserving a trade name, securing government approvals, getting your license, and opening a corporate bank account. Below, you’ll find a quick overview of each stage so you know exactly what to expect and how Startup Works can guide you from idea to launch.
Choose your legal structure and business activity (Mainland, Free Zone, or Offshore)
Reserve a trade name and get initial government approvals
Prepare required documents and sign the MoA / AoA
Secure office space or flexi-desk and submit tenancy details
Receive your trade license and establishment card
Open a corporate bank account and apply for visas
Backed by the
World Bank’s
Ease of Doing Business Index, the UAE continues
to rank among the top global destinations for fast-track business setup and licensing.
Tap into the booming digital market. Dubai offers a seamless path to securing your e-commerce license, making it easier than ever to launch and scale your online business.
Live and work in the UAE with the flexibility of a freelance visa, ideal for remote professionals, creatives, and consultants looking for independence and opportunity.
From paperwork to approvals, our team of experts will guide you through each stage, saving you time, money, and hassle.
As you start and grow your company in Dubai's economic hub, Startup Works can provide informed advice and ensure a smooth process. We can be relied on to lighten the load of complexity and make sound judgements for their businesses. Startup Works will assist you with every step and steer you clear of risk, assuring the safety of your company.
We ensure that your business journey is easy and secure since we have a thorough awareness of the local business climate and can concentrate on what matters: growing your company, building alliances, and attaining unmatched success in the thriving UAE market.
Startup Works made the process of establishing our firm in Dubai easy and helped us through the entire procedure, making sure we satisfied all legal criteria.
Thanks to Startup Works, acquiring our trade licence was smooth. Their skilled team contributed excellent support, making the process more efficient
Their PRO team processed all of our visa and government document requests with maximum timeliness, leaving us to focus on our business.
Their expertise successfully handled the difficulties of VAT registration, assuring compliance and peace of mind for our firm.
The process for starting business in Dubai involves choosing a company type (mainland, free zone, or offshore), selecting your activity, getting approvals, reserving a trade name, securing a license, and opening a business bank account.
UAE business setup consultants help save time, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure full legal compliance. They guide you through licensing, visa processing, and bank account opening—making the process faster and easier.
With the help of experienced business setup consultants, most companies can be registered in Dubai within 5 to 10 working days, depending on the business activity and jurisdiction.
Dubai offers 100% foreign ownership in free zones, zero income tax, world-class infrastructure, access to global markets, and a stable legal framework—making it a top choice for entrepreneurs worldwide.
In most mainland company formations, a local Emirati sponsor may be required, but many free zones offer 100% foreign ownership without the need for a local partner.
Costs vary based on location, business type, and license. Business setup in Dubai can start from as low as AED 4,999 in free zones and may go higher for mainland setups or specific sectors.
A business setup consultant is a crucial asset for entrepreneurs and enterprises looking to establish and develop their operations in the UAE.
In the UAE, PRO (Public Relations Officer) services are critical for companies to negotiate the complicated lanes of government rules,
Your business goals, activities, and preferences will determine where you register your company in the UAE—on the mainland, in a free zone,
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