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What is the difference between Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore?

by MSZ Consultant | Oct 13, 2020

The Mainland is on land in one of the UAE cities. You will have to have a physical office space for a Mainland business. On the Mainland, you can do business in the local market as well as outside the UAE without any restrictions. In the UAE Free Zone, you can’t do...

Is a local sponsor mandatory for setting up a business in the UAE?

by MSZ Consultant | Oct 13, 2020

You have to have a local sponsor to setup a business on the Mainland. However, a local sponsor is not required for business in a Free Zone.

What is the corporate income tax in the UAE?

by MSZ Consultant | Oct 13, 2020

There is no corporate tax rate in the UAE.

Is it mandatory to have a local office to set up a business in the UAE?

by MSZ Consultant | Oct 13, 2020

Yes, a physical office is required for a company to be set up in the UAE on the Mainland.

How can I setup my business in UAE?

by MSZ Consultant | Oct 13, 2020

Find a local sponsor, choose your business activity, submit applications to the DED, apply for a trade license, get the company’s Memorandum of Association notarized, register the trade name, apply for the establishment card, get initial approval, get the MOA and...