Built for UAE-market operations.
Start here when your activity, premises, approvals or commercial plan require an onshore UAE operating presence. The exact licence, legal form and external approvals depend on the activity and emirate.
RICH PRO / UAE COMPANY SERVICES
BUILD IN THE UAE.
START WITH THE RIGHT STRUCTURE.
COMPANY FORMATIONLICENSINGVISA SUPPORTOPERATING SETUP
BOOK A 30-MINUTE CALL ↗THE DECISION IS NOT JUST A LICENCE.
YOUR ACTIVITY, MARKET, OWNERSHIP AND TEAM PLAN SHOULD DETERMINE THE STRUCTURE - BEFORE YOU PAY FOR IT.
MAINLANDFREE ZONEVISA PATHOPERATING BASE
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMPANY
MAINLAND, FREE ZONE
OR A BRANCH?
Built around a jurisdiction and permitted activities.
Useful where the authority, facilities and operating model fit the business. Free-zone entities operate under a different framework; access to the UAE mainland market is regulated.
For an existing company expanding into UAE.
A branch can be relevant when an existing local or international company needs an UAE presence. The right route depends on the parent, activity, authority requirements and commercial plan.
DO NOT PICK BY PRICE ALONE.Start with the activity, where revenue will be generated, who will work in UAE, and which authority regulates the business.
RESIDENCY / INVESTOR PATHS
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE
FOR LONG-TERM RESIDENCY?
Eligibility is category-specific and the final decision belongs to ICP, GDRFA or the relevant authority. We help you identify the correct route and documentation before applying.
Investor, property investor or entrepreneur route.
- Public-investment or business-investor category: official criteria include AED 2 million capital, or qualifying tax contribution evidence.
- Property-investor category: official guidance lists AED 2 million property ownership criteria.
- Entrepreneur category: official guidance calls for an innovative or technical project plus required authority, incubator and valuation evidence.
Investor or business-partner residence route.
- The UAE Government describes the Green Visa as a renewable five-year residence route.
- Eligible categories include investors and business partners, subject to the authority’s current requirements and evidence.
- This is not automatically granted simply because a company has been registered.
Visit before you establish.
- There is an official visit-visa route to explore investment opportunities.
- It is different from UAE residence and does not replace a company or residency approval.
- Use it to validate the market and conduct initial business exploration where eligible.
WHAT WE HANDLE
FROM DECISION
TO OPERATING BASE.
STRUCTURE
Mainland, free zone or the operating route that fits your activity.
LICENCE
Activity selection, trade-name path, approvals and licence coordination.
ESTABLISH
Address, immigration file, visa coordination and operating foundations.
STAY READY
Renewals, changes, practical administration and next-stage support.
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE / START HERE
USEFUL BEFORE YOU COMMIT.
01
Information is a practical starting point, not legal or tax advice. Requirements depend on the activity, jurisdiction and applicant.Mainland setup steps
Activity, legal form, trade name, initial approval, premises and required approvals.
UAE Government ↗02Free-zone framework
How free-zone operations and mainland-market access are treated differently.
UAE Government ↗03Business establishment
Official overview of licensing, legal forms and authority-specific requirements.
Ministry of Economy & Tourism ↗START HERE
WHAT ARE YOU
BUILDING IN UAE?
Tell us the activity and objective. We will help you identify the right licence, structure and practical route before you commit.