Business Set up Consultancy in Dubai, UAE
Starting a business in the UAE can be a game-changing move, with crucial decisions, paperwork, and legal steps that can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time entrepreneurs or foreign investors. This is where a business setup consultants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi becomes not just helpful, but essential.
From choosing the right jurisdiction and license type to handling documentation and regulatory approvals, professional consultancies serve as expert navigators in the complex world of business setup.
Whether you're forming a mainland company, setting up in a free zone, or launching an offshore business, a qualified business setup consultancy ensures a seamless and compliant formation experience.
Ensure your business meets all legal requirements, from licensing to visa and immigration formalities.
Get guidance on whether to set up a mainland, free zone, or offshore company based on your business activity and goals.
Reduce delays and financial setbacks by following expert advice on documentation and approvals.
Build a setup strategy that supports future expansion, hiring, and market access across the UAE and beyond.
Focus on growing your business while your business setup consultants handles all the complex processes behind the scenes.
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE.
CLA Emirates, formerly Emirates Chartered Accountants Group, are trusted business setup consultants in Dubai with 20 years of experience, helping entrepreneurs launch and grow across the UAE.
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Ragesh Mattummal | Partner
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E: Ragesh.Mattummal@claemirates.com
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• Each jurisdiction in the UAE — whether it's Dubai Mainland, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or one of the many free zones — has unique rules, license types, and legal structures. A business setup consultancy helps you understand which structure best fits your goals and ensures all legalities are covered.
• Consultants streamline the entire process, reducing delays and avoiding costly mistakes. With their inside knowledge of government procedures, you’ll save time and resources that can be better spent growing your business.
• From trade name reservation and initial approvals to MOA drafting, visa applications, and obtaining your business license, your consultancy partner manages it all — accurately and efficiently.
• A good business setup consultancy doesn't offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, they tailor their services to your business activity, budget, nationality, and future expansion plans.
At CLA Emirates (Formerly Emirates Chartered Accountants Group), we specialize in business setup in Dubai and across the UAE. Our consultants bring deep expertise in company formation processes, legal frameworks, and strategic business planning tailored to your needs.+ Read More
Experts advice should always be initially taken when you have a vision of setting up a business in a new region. When finances are involved you should know what is best for you by consulting for your business.
At CLA Emirates (formerly Emirates Chartered Accountants Group), we specialize in guiding entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinational companies through the process of business setup in the UAE. Our consultancy services ensure that company formation is carried out in full compliance with UAE laws and regulations—offering you a smooth, transparent, and reliable setup experience.
CLA Emirates is a member of CLA Global, a leading international network of independent advisory and accounting firms, providing clients with the advantage of local expertise supported by global reach. As a proud member, CLA Emirates combines local expertise with global insights to deliver seamless company formation services across UAE tailored to your business needs.
Deciding between Dubai and Abu Dhabi depends on your business activity, target audience, and growth objectives. Each emirate offers distinct advantages, and our experts at CLA Emirates help you evaluate the best fit based on your needs.
Ideal for businesses in tourism, trade, technology, real estate, and international services. Dubai offers free zones, flexible structures, global connectivity, and a fast-paced business environment—perfect for visibility and rapid growth.
Preferred for industries like energy, government contracting, finance, and manufacturing. Abu Dhabi provides cost-effective licensing, sector-specific incentives, and strong government and regulatory support for sustainable, long-term growth.
To ensure clients progress financially and socially.
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A business setup consultancy is a professional service that helps entrepreneurs and investors establish their company in the UAE by handling legal paperwork, licensing, documentation, visa processing, and regulatory compliance.
In Dubai, you can form the company in the mainland, free zone, and offshore. Consulting license is always a service / professional license and you can be 100% ownership in the free zone or in the mainland. But on the mainland, you required a local agent to form the company.
We CLA Emirates(former Emirates International Chartered accountants) are having a handful of experience in forming companies in different jurisdictions in the UAE for the last 20 years and we have an experienced group of professionals for handling any projects.
You can set up a company in Dubai as low as AED 12,000, depending on the type of business activity you choose and other related specific requirements of company formation in Dubai.
While there are consultancy fees involved, the time savings, compliance assurance, and reduced risk of errors typically outweigh the costs — making it a smart investment for most businesses.
Yes. Many foreign investors establish businesses in the UAE remotely with the help of a business setup consultants, which can handle the entire process on your behalf.
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