Package
Business expansion A–Z package
Growing in the UAE, or expanding here from abroad? One team for every step, from licences and office to staff and government services.
What's included
Licences
01- Mainland and free zone licences
- Branch of a foreign company
- New activities, amendments and renewals
Office
02- Office search, virtual or business centre Ejari
- Interior and exterior design, fit-out
- Maintenance support
People
03- Work permit quota
- Employment visas and contracts
- Partner, investor and family visas
Government services
04- Tasheel, Amer and Tawjeeh services
- Typing and translation
- Document attestation
Tax & banking
05- VAT and corporate tax registration
- Business bank accounts
Brand
06- Trademark registration
Moving from the UK, Europe or India?
What changes for you, and what to check at home before you go.
- Flight
- About 7 hours from London, with daily direct flights
- Time
- UAE is 3 hours ahead in summer, 4 in winter
- Entry
- British passports get a visa on arrival
Good to know
- 100% foreign ownership for most activities, on the mainland or in a free zone
- The UK and UAE have a double tax agreement
- 9% corporate tax only on profits above AED 375,000
Optional add-ons
- Golden Visa check
- Driving licence conversion
Requirements and eligibility can change. We confirm what applies to you before you start.