Mainland
A route to explore if serving customers and doing business within the UAE is central to your plan.
↗Your UAE company starts hereBig plans.
Big plans.
Clear next steps.
Starting a company in a new country comes with a lot of moving parts. Compannia helps you understand your options, find a route that fits, and move forward with confidence.
✳Free zone · Mainland · Offshore— one guided journey
A smarter way to set up
COMPANNIA / SETUP FINDERYOUR PLAN
01 / tell us what you're building
Let's find your starting point.
A few details help us map the right questions and options.
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Find a route that fits
Understand your requirements
Navigate the paperwork
Keep the process moving
Start with your goals
Your setup plan begins with a few good questions.
Tell us what you’re building and where you expect to operate. We’ll show you a useful first route to explore—without the jargon.
✓ A guided starting point, built around your answers
Compannia setup finderSTEP 01 / 03
Understand your options
Three routes. One right fit for your next chapter.
The best structure depends on what you do, where you operate, and what you need from your company. Start with the basics.
Free zone
A route many founders compare for international business, specialist activities, and a flexible launch.
↗Offshore
A route to understand for international holding and ownership structures with a specific purpose.
↗Eligibility and requirements vary by activity, jurisdiction, shareholder structure, and the relevant authority.
From idea to incorporation
A complex process, made easier to navigate.
Get a clear view of the decisions and steps ahead, then keep the setup moving one milestone at a time.
Tell us about your business
Share your activity, ownership needs, customers, and plans for the UAE.
Compare your options
Explore the structures and jurisdictions that may suit your requirements.
Prepare the details
Understand the documents, approvals, and information your application needs.
Move toward your licence
Follow the application journey and know what comes next at each stage.
One place to see the way forwardLess guesswork.
Less guesswork.
More momentum.
Company setup touches activities, structure, trade names, approvals, documents, and licensing. Compannia turns those moving parts into a journey you can understand and act on.
- ↗ See the decisions that shape your setup before you begin.
- ↗ Keep requirements and key documents in one clear flow.
- ↗ Know what’s complete and what needs your attention next.
Company setup● IN PROGRESS
Business activity selectedYOUR BUSINESS / COMPLETE
DONEStructure comparisonYOUR OPTIONS / REVIEWED
DONEPrepare shareholder detailsDOCUMENTS / NEXT STEP
Submit your applicationLICENSING / UPCOMING
Good to know
Questions founders ask early.
Every setup is a little different. Here are a few useful things to keep in mind as you explore.
How do I choose between mainland and a free zone?
Start with where your customers are, the business activities you need, and how you expect to operate. Requirements vary by activity and authority, so compare your specific case before deciding.
Can I set up a UAE company from abroad?
Some setup journeys can be completed remotely, though identity checks, documents, and approvals depend on the structure and authority involved. The UAE government also offers a virtual licence for some business types.
What information should I have ready?
A useful first brief includes your planned activity, shareholders, where you’ll do business, and whether you need residence visas or workspace. The exact requirements depend on your route.
Does the setup finder give legal or licensing advice?
The setup finder offers an initial direction to explore. It does not replace confirmation from the relevant licensing authority or qualified professional. Final eligibility depends on your activity and circumstances.
Make the next move
Your UAE company starts with clarity.
Take a few minutes to map your goals and get a more useful first view of the journey ahead.
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