AADPlus offers comprehensive corporate consultancy services to help businesses establish, grow, and succeed in the UAE market. From company formation to strategic advisory, we provide end-to-end support for entrepreneurs, startups, and established enterprises.
Business setup support for mainland, free zone, and offshore structures.
Startup+
Solutions built for entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups, and growing enterprises.
End-to-End
From initial advisory and licensing to visas, banking, and ongoing support.
Strategic
Business structuring and advisory aligned with long-term market growth goals.
CORPORATE SERVICES
Business Setup & Consultancy Services We Offer
Our consultancy services cover the core legal, operational, and strategic steps required to establish and grow a business smoothly in the UAE
Company Formation
Complete support for setting up new businesses in mainland, free zone, and offshore jurisdictions with the right structure for your goals.
Business Licensing
Guidance on selecting the correct activity, securing approvals, and obtaining trade licenses aligned with your business operations.
Visa & Immigration
Assistance with investor visas, employment visas, family visa processes, and related immigration support requirements.
PRO Services
Document clearing, approvals, renewals, government processing, and official coordination to reduce delays and administrative burdens.
Corporate Structuring
Strategic advice on ownership models, legal structures, partnerships, and operational frameworks suitable for UAE business growth.
Strategic Advisory
Business planning, market-entry advisory, compliance guidance, and decision support for sustainable expansion and risk reduction.
COMPANY FORMATION OPTIONS
Mainland, Free Zone & Offshore Comparison
Choosing the right setup depends on your ownership preferences, office requirements, operational goals, and target market in the UAE
Criteria
Mainland
Free Zone
Offshore
Ownership
Available structures may allow full ownership depending on the activity and regulations.
Commonly offers 100% foreign ownership in designated free zones.
Typically structured for international ownership and asset holding purposes.
Office Requirement
Usually requires a physical office or workspace depending on the license type.
Flexi-desk, shared office, or office space options may be available by zone.
Generally no local office requirement for operating as an offshore entity.
Trade License
Mainland trade license issued through the relevant mainland authority.
Free zone license issued by the selected free zone authority.
Offshore company registration for non- resident or global business structures.
Visa Eligibility
Visa quota depends on office size, license, and regulatory approvals.
Visa eligibility depends on the free zone package and office arrangement.
Usually limited or not structured for standard UAE residence visa allocation.
Best For
Businesses targeting the local UAE market with direct operational presence.
Startups, service businesses, and international firms seeking efficient setup options.
Holding structures, international business planning, and asset protection use cases.
OUR PROCESS
How We Help You Launch in UAE
Our step-by-step corporate consultancy process is designed to make business setup easier, faster, and more structured for new and growing companies
Initial Consultation
We understand your business model, target activity, expansion goals, and recommend the most suitable UAE setup option.
License & Approvals
We manage business activity selection, document preparation, authority submissions, and licensing approvals.
Office & Visa Setup
We coordinate office solutions, tenancy support, visa processing, immigration steps, and related setup formalities.
Bank Account Opening
We guide you through required documentation, banking readiness, and support the corporate bank account opening process.
Post-Setup Support
After setup, we assist with renewals, compliance support, PRO services, advisory, and operational next steps.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions businesses ask before starting company formation and consultancy services in UAE
1. What is the cost of company formation in UAE?
The cost depends on the jurisdiction, business activity, license type, visa requirements, and office needs. We provide tailored guidance based on your exact setup plan.
2. How long does business setup usually take?
The timeline varies depending on the business type, chosen jurisdiction, document readiness, and approvals required. Simple cases can be faster, while complex structures take longer.
3. Are 100% ownership options available in UAE?
Yes. Depending on the business activity and jurisdiction, 100% ownership options may be available in free zones and for certain mainland business structures.
4. Do you provide PRO services as part of support?
Yes. We assist with a wide range of PRO services including document processing, government approvals, renewals, and official administrative coordination.
5. Do you offer post-setup support after company formation?
Yes. Our support continues after company setup with advisory, renewals, visa-related assistance, banking guidance, and operational support as needed.
READY TO LAUNCH?
Start Your Business Journey
Let AADPlus help you move from idea to legally established business with the right setup, strong advisory support, and practical next-step guidance for the UAE market.