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Setting up a consultancy in Dubai
Consulting businesses usually need little physical space, so free zone packages with a flexi desk are a common starting point. If you advise UAE-based clients on site or want government contracts, a mainland professional licence can be the better fit.
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Things to decide before you apply
Who signs your contracts?
Clients on the UAE mainland, especially government entities, sometimes require a mainland licence.
Visa needs
Flexi desk packages come with a limited visa quota; plan for team growth before choosing.
Regulated advice
Financial, legal and medical advice need extra approvals from the relevant regulator.
Typical licence activities
Exact activity names differ between authorities. We match your business to the right wording so your licence, bank and payment providers line up.
Services that fit
- Free zone company formationFull ownership, flexible office options and a package price in one of the UAE's free zones.
- Mainland company formationA Dubai mainland licence to trade anywhere in the UAE, including with government entities.
- Residence visas & PRO servicesInvestor, partner and employee visas plus the government paperwork that keeps your company compliant.
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