Launch a new company on the mainland or in a free zone, acquire an existing operation, enter through a partnership or invest—with clear guidance and trusted support throughout the process.
Routes into the market
Five ways to begin
The UAE has become one of the world’s leading destinations for entrepreneurs, international companies and investors. The right route depends on how much you want to build versus buy, and how much you want to run day to day.
Foreign ownership. Foreign investors can fully own many mainland and free-zone businesses, although restrictions and additional approvals continue to apply to certain strategic activities.
Start upStart a business in the UAE
Establish your business on the mainland or within one of the UAE’s specialist free zones. We coordinate company formation, licensing, visas, banking, premises and local administration.
AcquireBuy an existing business
Explore established businesses with existing operations, customers, licences and growth potential. We help coordinate introductions, due diligence, negotiations, documentation and completion.
PartnerJoint ventures & partnerships
Connect with credible UAE companies and international entrepreneurs seeking investment, expertise or commercial partnerships. We bring the right parties and advisers together.
FranchiseFranchise opportunities
Discover opportunities to operate established regional and international brands. We help you assess the franchise model, investment requirements, territory, operating structure and setup process.
InvestInvestment opportunities
Explore selected opportunities across growing businesses, new ventures and expanding sectors. Our role is to connect investors with credible opportunities and coordinate the process with clarity.
Government incentives
Benefits designed to attract investors
These may include full foreign ownership, profit repatriation, low customs tariffs, long-term residency options and specialist free-zone services. Free zones can provide company registration, licensing, residency processing, flexible premises, logistics support and ongoing administrative services within one business environment.
Our team works with trusted advisers to identify the business structure, free zone and available support most appropriate to each client.
Eligible innovation-focused companies may also benefit from the UAE’s R&D tax incentive programme, which can provide a non-refundable tax credit of up to 50% of qualifying research and development expenditure, subject to the programme’s conditions and limits.
Ongoing business & PRO support
A reliable point of contact, year after year
Our assistance continues after the company has been established. We can coordinate:
- Trade-licence renewals
- Residency visas and Emirates ID applications
- Government and PRO services
- Corporate banking applications
- Accounting and tax compliance
- Recruitment and employment administration
- Office and commercial premises
- Document attestation and translation
- Ongoing company administration
