United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Dubai offers various business setup options, each with unique benefits. Understanding Mainland, Free Zones, and Offshore setups can help you choose the best fit. From market access and tax exemptions to confidentiality and asset protection, here's a brief overview!

Free Zone

100% Foreign Ownership
Tax Benefits
Simplified Setup
Repatriation of Profits

Access to Local Market
No Trade Restrictions
Strategic Location
Government Support

Confidentiality
Tax Efficiency
Asset Protection
Global Trade

FOCUS ON YOUR BUSINESS

Business friendly tax environment

Is the absence of taxes on profits and property for foreign companies, encouraging investments and facilitating international operations.

0% personal income tax

Attracting individuals seeking to retain more of their earnings and fostering a conducive environment for talent acquisition and retention.

Destination

Prime location in the heart of new Dubai with direct access to ultra-modern transport, tech and business infrastructure.

Flexible office solutions

Office solutions designed for maximum flexibility to suit diverse business needs.

100% business ownership

Repatriate all profits to your home country.

Member portal

Access services anytime, anywhere through the Member Portal.

Vibrant community

One of Dubai’s most vibrant communities, home to 100,000 working professionals, residents and visitors.

24,000+ company connections

Connect with 24,000+ companies from 180+ countries specialising in 900+ licensed activities.

Simple setup

Simple setup process and variety of flexible, cost-effective licensing options.

Advantages

Enjoy your full income with the UAE’s 0% income tax scheme
Send back 100% of your capital and profits to your home country
Tap into the growing market demand brought by the Expo 2020
Get exemption from customs duties on imports and exports
Leasing an office space is not required (depending on the free zone).
Minimum paperwork and auditing required.
Access new markets in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia.
Benefit from 110+ global Double Taxation Agreements.

5 Easy Steps to Get Started

Step 1

Submit your documents
Step 2

Obtain approval from authorities
Step 3

Get your trade license
Step 4

Apply for residency
Step 5

Open your bank account

WE WORK CLOSELY WITH ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Starting a business in Dubai? HAYMAN-WOODWARD can assist you with setting up in a Free Zone, Mainland, or Offshore. We take great pride in our close collaboration with various government agencies, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for your business establishment.