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Company Formation

Set Up a Company in the UAE

Three quick steps — choose your setup type, pick a location, and give us the details. Our team reviews every application personally.

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Why Set Up in Dubai & the UAE?

Beyond the skyline, the UAE has built one of the most founder-friendly business environments in the world. Here's what that means in practice.

0% Personal Income Tax
No personal income tax on salaries or dividends — one of the very few jurisdictions in the world that still offers this.
100% Foreign Ownership
Free zone companies can be fully foreign-owned — no local sponsor or partner required, full control stays with you.
A Strategic Gateway
Within an 8-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population — a natural hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Fast, Predictable Setup
A new company can often be licensed within days, not months — with clear, published fee schedules instead of drawn-out bureaucracy.
A Path to Residency
Company formation can open the door to UAE residency for you and your family, including the long-term Golden Visa for qualifying founders and investors.
World-Class Infrastructure
Modern banking, logistics, and telecoms infrastructure that rivals any major global financial center.
Mainland or Free Zone?
This determines where and how your company can operate in the UAE.
Mainland Company
Licensed by the relevant Emirate's Department of Economic Development. Can trade directly anywhere in the UAE and take on local government contracts.
Free Zone Company
Registered with a specific free zone authority (e.g. IFZA). Typically faster setup, 100% foreign ownership, and simpler visa processes.
Choose a Location
Application Details
Based on our standard new-company application form.
Please also email a clear passport copy of the applicant and all shareholders to info@meridiangate.io, referencing your company name — we can't accept file uploads through this form yet.

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