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To register a company in the UAE, you first choose a structure: mainland (licensed by DED, can trade freely across UAE), free zone (100% foreign ownership, specific zone jurisdiction), or offshore (for international holding and asset protection). The process involves selecting a trade name, obtaining initial approval, drafting a Memorandum of Association (MOA), securing a business premises, and obtaining a trade licence from the relevant authority. TamkinExpress completes this in approximately 7 business days.

The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residency visa that is self-sponsored — no employer required. It is available to: investors with minimum AED 2 million in property or a UAE business; entrepreneurs with an approved or funded startup; skilled professionals in priority fields such as medicine, engineering, and technology; and outstanding students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher. The Golden Visa includes full family sponsorship. TamkinExpress manages the eligibility check, document preparation, and full application submission.

PRO services (Public Relations Officer services) in the UAE refer to the management of all government documentation on behalf of a company. This includes processing employment visas, work permits, trade licence renewals, document attestation, MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources) submissions, ICA (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship) approvals, and ongoing compliance management. TamkinExpress provides PRO services across all 7 UAE emirates with 24–48 hour processing for most documents.

Employment visa processing in the UAE involves four sequential stages: Work Permit (MOHRE) — 1 to 3 business days; Entry Permit (ICA) — 2 to 3 business days; Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID — 2 to 3 business days; and Residence Visa Stamping — 1 to 2 business days. Total standard processing is typically 7–10 business days. TamkinExpress offers expedited PRO handling to complete individual steps in 24–48 hours where authority timelines permit.

A UAE mainland company is licensed by the Department of Economic Development (DED) and can conduct business freely anywhere in the UAE and internationally. Following the 2021 amendment to the UAE Commercial Companies Law, foreigners can now own 100% of mainland companies in most sectors. A free zone company is licensed within a designated free zone — it offers 100% foreign ownership, zero import/export duties within the zone, and full profit repatriation, but requires a local distributor or additional mainland licence to trade directly within the UAE mainland. The best choice depends on your target market.

UAE business setup costs vary by structure and emirate. A free zone trade licence typically costs AED 10,000–25,000 per year. A mainland trade licence ranges from AED 15,000–50,000 depending on activity and emirate. Additional costs include office space or Ejari (lease registration), visa fees of approximately AED 3,000–5,000 per employment visa, and notarisation fees for MOA documents. TamkinExpress provides a free, transparent cost breakdown during the initial consultation.

Yes. Since the UAE Commercial Companies Law amendment enacted in 2021, foreign nationals can own 100% of the share capital of mainland UAE companies for the majority of business activities — eliminating the previous requirement for a 51% UAE national partner. Free zone companies have always permitted 100% foreign ownership. However, certain strategic or sensitive sectors may still be subject to specific ownership restrictions under UAE law.