UAE Incorporation

🇦🇪 UAE Company Registration

Setting up a company in the UAE is one of the easiest and most business-friendly processes in the world—especially with clear guidance. Cadrehub makes the entire process smooth, quick, and compliant.

There are two main ways to register a company in the UAE:

Mainland Company (LLC)
Free Zone Company (DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, Meydan, etc.)

1️⃣ Choose Mainland or Free Zone

Mainland (LLC)

• You can do business anywhere in the UAE.
• 100% foreign ownership allowed in most activities.
• Requires a UAE address and regulatory approvals depending on activity.

Free Zone

• 100% ownership guaranteed.
• No local sponsor required.
• Easy office options (flexi-desk, shared desk).
• Perfect for online businesses, trading, consulting, imports/exports.

Cadrehub helps you choose the best option based on your activity and budget.

2️⃣ Decide the Business Activity

This determines:

• Licensing authority
• Required approvals
• Office type
• Visa eligibility

Examples:

Consulting, Trading, E-commerce, Software, Marketing, General Trading, Imports/Exports.

Cadrehub identifies the correct activity code for you.

3️⃣ Submit KYC Documents

Very simple requirements:

• Passport copy
• Photo
• Address proof
• Business name preferences
• Optional: Business Plan (for some free zones)

Cadrehub collects and verifies everything for a smooth approval.

4️⃣ Reserve Company Name

Cadrehub submits your chosen names to the UAE authority.

Approval takes a few hours to 1 day.

5️⃣ Get Initial Approval

The authority checks:

• Your identity
• Your business activity
• Compliance requirements

This confirms you’re allowed to start the registration process.

6️⃣ Prepare Legal Documents

Cadrehub prepares:

• MOA (Memorandum of Association)
• AOA (if required)
• Investor forms
• Registry forms

You simply review and e-sign.

7️⃣ License Issuance

Once approved:

You receive:

• Trade License
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Establishment Card (if visa required)

This is the official document confirming your UAE company is registered.

Timeframe:

Free Zone: 2–5 days
Mainland: 3–7 days

8️⃣ Corporate Bank Account Opening

Cadrehub helps you open accounts with:

• Emirates NBD
• ADCB
• Mashreq
• RAKBANK
• WIO Digital Bank
• Zand Bank

Processing: 3–10 working days depending on bank.

9️⃣ Visa Processing (If Required)

For investors, partners, or employees:

• Entry Permit
• Medical Test
• Emirates ID
• Visa stamping

Timeline: 5–10 days after license issuance.

🔟 Compliance Setup

After license approval, Cadrehub sets up:

• VAT registration (if turnover > AED 375,000)
• Bookkeeping
• Annual audit (if required)
• UBO filing
• Economic Substance Report (ESR)
• Renewal reminders

⏳ Total Timeline

• Free Zone: 3–7 days
• Mainland: 5–10 days
• Bank account: 3–10 days
• Visas: 5–10 days

📦 What You Receive from Cadrehub

• UAE Trade License
• Establishment Card
• Company Formation Certificate
• MOA / AOA
• Lease Agreement (if applicable)
• Bank Account Assistance
• VAT & Compliance Setup
• Visa Support
• Dedicated Relationship Manager

🌟 Why Choose Cadrehub for UAE Setup?

• Fastest processing
• 100% compliance
• Expertise in all major free zones
• Transparent pricing
• End-to-end documentation
• Dedicated UAE specialists
• Ongoing support for tax, accounting, and visas

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