Check setup fit
Review activity, visa needs and tax signals before buying a license.
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Dubai Business Setup at Official List Prices. Company Formation Without Markups.
Start a UAE company through IFZA or Meydan with AI-guided setup, transparent pricing and lifetime Company Cockpit.
1-5
Business Days
9%
Corporate Tax
Zero
Service Fees
The adjacent company license card is an illustrative sample document, not a real customer record.
UAE
رخصة تجارية
COMPANY LICENSE
International Free Zone Authority
Sample Company FZCO
License No: SAMPLE
MANAGER
Sample Founder
STATUS
ACTIVE
VALID UNTIL
Sample Date
PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Business Consultancy
Investment Services
Management Services
Technology Services
IFZA
International Free Zone
Sample
A Digital Operating System for Dubai Company Formation
Foundster turns UAE business setup into a guided platform workflow: choose the right structure, see the official price, submit once and manage the company after formation.
Structure before paperwork
Start with the setup route, activity fit, visa needs and tax signals before you commit to a license.
AI-guided formation logic
The setup flow helps match your business activity to IFZA or Meydan and flags cases where a Free Zone setup may not be the right route.
Transparent order flow
Configure license duration, visas and optional services with clear pricing before checkout.
Remote-first company setup
Free Zone company formation can be handled remotely; UAE residency and banking are planned separately when needed.
10 Min
Order Time
100%
Digital
24/7
AI Support
Company Formation
AI Assisted
Formation Progress
John Doe Consulting L.L.C-Fz
Meydan Free Zone, Dubai
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Visas
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Visas
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John Doe Consulting L.L.C-Fz
Status
Active
Documents
Complete
Visa Allocations
3 Visa
Activities
3 Activities
Actions
Shareholder Resolution
Manage Visas
Renew License
Foundster Companies Are Smarter
Not only completely digital and quickly founded, but completely administered online via the Foundster Company Dashboard - an incredibly valuable function that other providers do not offer.
Access to All Company Documents
Secure Foundster Cloud with instant access to all important company documents.
Business License Information
Complete overview of all relevant license details directly in the dashboard.
Online License Renewal
Renew business license directly online with smart reminder function.
Complete Management
Centrally manage and monitor activities, shareholders and visa allocations.
Foundster setup path
From fit check to order.
Foundster is focused on UAE Free Zone setups through IFZA and Meydan. The setup check keeps the licensing decision in front of the order, not after payment.
We Guide You
Reliably Through
Every Step
From order to bank account opening – Foundster handles the complete process and keeps you informed about progress at all times
3-5 days
Business License
2-3 weeks
Visa Process
3-5 days
Bank Account
4-5 weeks
Total Duration
Best Price Guarantee Without Service Fees
We charge no service fees because we've negotiated exclusive commission agreements with the freezones – these are fully covered by the freezone, not by you. At the same time, you receive significantly more service and support than with direct ordering. This makes us the obvious choice for your Dubai company formation.
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Service Fees
100%
Digital
1-5
Days
Foundster
IFZA Business Park
Affordable freezone for startups
Trade License AED 14,900
Establishment Card AED 2,000
Employment Visa
Regular Visa Processing Fee
Service Fees Free
Cost Breakdown AED 20,650
Others
Others
Price example for a company license with 1 year duration and 1 employment visa
Trade License AED 14,900
Establishment Card AED 2,000
Employment Visa AED 3,750
Service Fees AED 12,000
Cost Breakdown AED 32,650
SAVINGS
AED 12,000
All prices in AED
Business Setup Dubai - at a glance
Business setup Dubai decisions start with the right company route, price structure and visa path before you pay for a license.
With Foundster, Dubai company formation runs fully remote and completes in 1-5 working days for IFZA or Meydan Free Zone. You keep 100% foreign ownership, see official list prices before ordering and get AI-guided checks for activity, visa and tax fit. License pricing starts at AED 12,900 - no hidden service fees, no markups.
Want the full picture on the 0% / 9% / 15% rates? Read the UAE Corporate Tax and QFZP guide →
- 1Speed1–5 business days, fully remote
- 2License fromAED 12,900 (IFZA, no visa)
- 3Available setupsIFZA and Meydan Free Zone
Setup route
Choose the right IFZA or Meydan setup before you pay for a license.
Foundster checkout currently supports IFZA and Meydan Free Zone companies. The setup check also flags when your activity may need Mainland advice instead of a standard online Free Zone order.
IFZA Free Zone
Fit
Consultants, agencies, trading, software, online services and international B2B founders.
Order signal
Available in the Foundster checkout at official IFZA list prices. Good default when IFZA covers your activity and direct local-market access is not required.
Meydan Free Zone
Fit
Founders who want fast processing, broad activity coverage and a Dubai address.
Order signal
Available in the Foundster checkout at official Meydan list prices. Often a strong fit when speed and activity breadth matter most.
Mainland signal
Fit
Businesses that may need direct UAE local-market access, regulated approvals or onshore trading.
Order signal
Not available as a standard Foundster online order today. Use the setup check before ordering a Free Zone license if this applies.
Founder scenarios
Business Setup Dubai, but structured around the founder.
Foundster is not a generic business setup consultants in Dubai directory. It is a focused platform for UAE company formation through IFZA and Meydan, with setup checks before payment and clear escalation signals when a Free Zone order is not enough.
When you want transparent costs
Many business setup UAE offers hide service fees inside the quote. Foundster separates official license cost, visas, Establishment Card and duration before checkout.
Calculate setup costWhen the company must fit your activity
Company formation UAE decisions depend on the activity, market access and approvals. Foundster checks whether IFZA or Meydan is the right online route.
Check setup fitWhen tax and relocation matter
A Dubai company can be useful for international founders, but personal residence, management location, substance and Corporate Tax need to be reviewed early.
Review tax logicFounder context
Set up in Dubai without choosing the wrong structure.
The license price is only one part of the decision. Foundster checks whether IFZA or Meydan fits your activity, visa needs, tax status and operating model before you order.
Tax residence
A UAE company can be useful even when the founder lives elsewhere, but management, substance and personal tax exposure need to be understood.
Check tax signals before buying the license.
Review relocation and taxIFZA or Meydan
Foundster currently supports IFZA and Meydan in the online checkout. Both often fit international B2B services, consulting, software, agencies and trading.
The setup check shows which Free Zone is the better fit.
Compare Free ZonesFree Zone vs Mainland
If you trade directly onshore, need regulated approvals or depend on special local permissions, a standard Free Zone setup may be wrong.
Mainland is not a standard checkout product.
Review structure choiceCosts and Corporate Tax
Setup costs depend on license, visas, Establishment Card and duration. Corporate Tax depends on profit, revenue mix, QFZP status and accounting.
Calculate price and understand the tax logic.
Understand Corporate TaxPlan the setup before you order
Use the decision pages behind Foundster to compare cost, free zone fit, tax status and visa options before starting your application.
Business setup cost in Dubai
See official IFZA and Meydan prices, visa options and renewal cost signals.
→Dubai free zone company formation
Compare supported free zones by activity fit, processing speed and founder use case.
→Free Zone vs Mainland setup route
Understand when a Free Zone company fits and when Mainland or hybrid access matters.
→UAE residence visa for founders
Plan employment, investor and family visa options around your company setup.
→Frequently Asked Questions
The purchase questions founders ask before starting business setup in Dubai: cost, route, timeline, visas, banking and tax.
Process How Long Does a Dubai Company Formation Take?
A straightforward IFZA or Meydan licence application is typically processed within 1–5 business days after the complete file has been accepted. Authority checks, activity approvals or additional KYC can extend that estimate. Immigration card, residence visa, Emirates ID and bank account opening are separate stages with their own timelines. An estimate is not a guarantee.
Process Can I Complete the Formation Remotely?
You can usually prepare, submit and follow the licence application remotely. Depending on the shareholder, activity and authority review, extra documents, video KYC or personal attendance may still be requested. A residence visa, medical fitness test and Emirates ID require steps in the UAE. Bank onboarding is a separate bank decision and may also require a personal visit.
Documents Which Documents Do I Need?
An individual shareholder typically starts with a valid passport, passport photo and proof of residential address. Depending on nationality, activity, Free Zone and ownership structure, the authority may also request a CV, business plan, NOC, source-of-funds evidence or legalized corporate documents. Your setup check provides the case-specific list before submission.
Banking Is a UAE Bank Account Guaranteed?
Account approval is always subject to the bank's own KYC and risk review; neither a licence nor Foundster can guarantee approval. UAE residency and an Emirates ID usually improve access to local banking, but requirements vary by bank and business model. We help you prepare the file and compare suitable routes.
Future What If IFZA or Meydan Is Not the Right Route?
Foundster currently supports digital IFZA and Meydan formations. If your activity or regulation points to Mainland or a specialist Free Zone, the setup check identifies that before checkout. New directly orderable routes are added only after pricing, process and compliance data are fully verified.
Ready for your next step?
Your Dubai company — set up in 7 minutes
Answer a few questions, let our AI analyze your tax and free zone situation — then order your company directly online. No sales call, no account required to start.
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Step 1 Start without sign-up — no account, no card
Answer a few questions about your tax and business situation. No sign-up, no credit card, no sales pitch. Pause anytime and pick up later.
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Step 2 AI analysis: tax & free zone match
Our AI generates your personal tax report (exit tax, double taxation, substance) and recommends the right free zone — IFZA or Meydan — based on your answers about market, substance and business model. Includes a downloadable action plan.
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Step 3 Configure & order directly
Pick your duration, visas and add-ons, see your quotation in real time, and complete the order directly by credit card. Your license is ready in 1–5 business days.
Start free — 7 minutes to your quotation
No account to start • No credit card • Pause anytime