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Setting up a tech startup in Dubai
Software and SaaS businesses often start in a free zone with technology activities and add team visas as they hire. Founders raising investment also think about share structure early. If you sell to UAE government or enterprise clients, mainland can make contracting simpler.
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Things to decide before you apply
Share structure
If you plan to raise money or issue employee shares, tell us early so the structure supports it.
Hiring
Choose an office option whose visa quota fits your hiring plan for the next 12 to 24 months.
Intellectual property
Some founders hold IP in a separate company; we explain the options without giving tax advice.
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.
- Residence visas & PRO servicesInvestor, partner and employee visas plus the government paperwork that keeps your company compliant.
- Corporate bank account openingPreparation and introductions to make your UAE business bank account application stronger.
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