Free Zone Company
100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions and fast-track setup in any of the 25+ UAE free zones.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Zero personal income tax
- 100% profit repatriation
Business setup · Dubai & the UAEThe licence is the easy part.
The licence is the easy part.
Getting it right is the job.
We structure, register and run UAE companies for founders and established groups. Twenty years of doing it, 25+ free zones on file, and a team that stays with you long after the licence prints.
Speak to a consultant today on +971 55 779 9873
- Established
- 20+Years operating
- Jurisdictions
- 25+Free zones registered
- Clients
- 10,000+Companies formed
- Rating
- 98%Client satisfaction
What you get
Three things that decide whether a UAE company actually works
A licence on its own is a piece of paper. These are the outcomes we are measured on.
Launch faster
Licence in hand in three to ten working days. Documentation, approvals and government liaison are handled end to end, so nothing sits in your inbox waiting for a signature.
Stay compliant
VAT, corporate tax, UBO and AML obligations tracked against your calendar. Renewals are filed before they fall due, so a licence never lapses and a deadline never surprises you.
Grow with structure
Banking, visas, office space and accounting set up in the right order and at the right time, so your second year in the UAE costs less effort than your first.
How we work
Three stages, in this order, every time
Most delays come from doing these in the wrong sequence — picking a licence before checking the activity list, or opening a bank account before the establishment card exists.
01
Structure
Choose the jurisdiction before you choose the licence.
- Map your business activities to permitted licence categories
- Compare free zone, mainland and offshore on cost and market reach
- Model visa quotas, office requirements and first-year total cost
- Confirm ownership, shareholding and legal form
02
Register
Move through the authorities without backtracking.
- Reserve the trade name and secure initial approval
- Draft and notarise the MOA and incorporation documents
- Lodge the application with the free zone authority or DET
- Collect the licence, establishment card and immigration file
03
Operate
Everything a live company needs, in the right sequence.
- Open a corporate bank account with a bank matched to your profile
- Process investor, partner and employee visas end to end
- Register for VAT and corporate tax where thresholds apply
- Handle renewals, amendments and ongoing PRO work
Four routes
Free zone, mainland, offshore or DIFC — which one is yours?
Each structure solves a different problem. The right answer depends on who your customers are and what you are holding, not on the licence price.
Mainland Company
Trade directly in the UAE market with full access to local customers and government contracts.
- Trade anywhere in the UAE
- Government contract eligibility
- No local sponsor needed
Offshore Company
International business structuring with asset protection and clean, low-maintenance holding vehicles.
- International operations
- Efficient group structuring
- Asset protection
DIFC & ADGM
Common-law jurisdictions with their own courts - the route for holding structures, SPVs, foundations and family offices.
- English common law framework
- Independent courts in English
- SPVs and prescribed companies
One firm, six desks
More about the firmSpecialists in each part, one point of contact
You get a single consultant who owns your file, backed by six teams who each do one thing properly. No handing you to a different agency when the licence is done.
Company Formation
Free zone, mainland and offshore incorporation across all seven emirates.
Visa & Immigration
Investor, partner and employee visas, medicals, Emirates ID and renewals.
Corporate Banking
Bank matching, document preparation and interview coaching for account opening.
Tax & Accounting
VAT and corporate tax registration, bookkeeping, and audit-ready reporting.
PRO & Government
Attestations, approvals, licence amendments and annual renewal filings.
Trademark & IP
Brand registration and protection across the UAE and the wider GCC.
Why it works
The right consultant on your file, not the next one free
Better outcomes come from better people. We match you to a consultant who has already registered companies in your sector and knows which authority moves quickly for your activity list.
More than 75% of our clients arrive through a referral from someone we set up before. That is the number we watch most closely.
Registered agent, 25+ zonesAward-winning team75% referral rate
Registered with
Direct filing access across the Emirates
- IFZA
- DMCC
- JAFZA
- DAFZA
- Meydan
- RAKEZ
- SHAMS
- SPC Free Zone
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- DIFC
- Ajman Free Zone
- Fujairah Creative City
- KEZAD
- Dubai Internet City
- UAQ FTZ
- Dubai Healthcare City
Common routes
What a setup looks like in your sector
The right jurisdiction depends on what you actually do and who you sell to. These are the routes we run most often.
E-commerce & Trading
- Usual route
- IFZA or SHAMS free zone
- Typically includes
- General trading licence, 2-3 investor visas, corporate account, VAT registration
Fastest route for founders selling online across the GCC.
Consultancy & Professional Services
- Usual route
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- Typically includes
- Professional licence, Ejari office, employee visa quota, PRO retainer
Chosen when you need to invoice UAE-based corporates directly.
Technology & SaaS
- Usual route
- Dubai Internet City or DSO
- Typically includes
- Tech licence, founder and developer visas, IP registration, banking
Sector-matched zone gives credibility with enterprise buyers.
Manufacturing & Logistics
- Usual route
- JAFZA or KEZAD
- Typically includes
- Industrial licence, warehouse lease, customs code, labour visa quota
Port and customs access matter more than headline licence cost.
Health & Wellness
- Usual route
- Dubai Healthcare City
- Typically includes
- Clinical or commercial licence, DHA practitioner files, facility approvals
Regulated activity - approvals run in parallel with incorporation.
Holding & Asset Structures
- Usual route
- RAK ICC or JAFZA Offshore
- Typically includes
- Offshore company, shareholding structure, multi-currency account
For asset holding and international trade, not UAE-market activity.
Illustrative routes based on common engagements. Your recommendation depends on your activity list, ownership and visa requirements.
In their words
What clients say
ADOR made our Dubai setup seamless. From licensing to bank accounts, they handled everything professionally. We were operational within five business days.
Their knowledge of free zone regulations is unmatched. The team went well beyond the brief to find us the right jurisdiction for our activity mix.
We moved to ADOR from another consultant and the difference was immediate. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and answers the same day.
The offshore structure was handled with real precision. ADOR understood a complex shareholding requirement and delivered exactly what we needed.
What sets ADOR apart is what happens after incorporation. They still handle our visas, renewals and compliance three years on.
Insights
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Guide
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Comparison
Free Zone vs Mainland in Dubai: How to Actually Decide
The free zone versus mainland question is usually answered with a price list. It should be answered with a customer list.
Tax
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Tell us what you want to build. We will tell you the fastest legal route to it.
A 30-minute call gives you a jurisdiction recommendation, a document checklist and a full first-year cost breakdown. No charge, no obligation.
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