When it comes to starting up your business in Dubai, some very crucial factors need to be considered such as the type of business you want to start, the size of your business, the location of your business, and your specific business requirements. Currently, Dubai offers three main structures i.e.; mainland, free zone, and offshore companies.

Big Yes! Dubai is a very friendly business country that offers many tangible benefits for business owners. If you are a foreigner and want to set up a business in Dubai, the process could vary depending on the type of business you want to set up and the location within Dubai where you want to set up your desired business.

Dubai is very rich for starting almost any type of business you want. Real estate, tourism, Retail, Logistics transportation, and IT services, are some of the most booming and profitable businesses in Dubai.

Yes! You can start a business without a local sponsor but that has to be in the free zones and offshore business structures they have some limitations such as in free zones without having a local sponsor you can conduct business in the UAE mainland and also have restrictions on Business activities and space acquisition.

Dubai offers many investment opportunities to invest in and grow your wealth. Real estate, stock marketing, trading, mutual funds, and starting a small business are the best options to invest your 10, 000 AED in Dubai or UAE.

Yes! You can move to Dubai and start your very own business. UAE especially Dubai has very friendly investment policies for foreigners to start a business of their own. The government has implemented various initiatives to attract foreign investors and entrepreneurs. However, there are some specific procedures and requirements to follow when planning to move to Dubai and start a business.

Yes, Dubai has formalized 100% foreign ownership in mainland , where the foreign investor’s shares will not be limited to a maximum of 49 per cent like before, but can be up to 100 percent instead. Moreover there are more than 40 free zones in Dubai that offer  100% ownership too in various industries and business activities. These free zones offer many benefits and incentives to foreign investors.

The process to set up your very own business in Dubai is pretty simple.

1) Prepare the necessary documents

2) Apply for your business license

3) Open a Bank Account and

4) Apply for your Visa

The cost of opening a business bank account depends on several key factors including the type of business account and the bank you choose.