Company Formation
Mainland or free zone? Activity, licence, ownership and visa requirements can change what your business costs and what it can do. Credit Link helps you make the right decisions before you apply—then coordinates the formation process from documents to trade licence.
Company Formation
Setting up a company in the UAE is not just about finding the cheapest licence. Your business activity, target customers, number of shareholders, office needs, visa plans and banking requirements all affect the right structure.
Credit Link starts with the commercial reality of your business. We help you compare suitable mainland and free zone routes, understand the documents and likely costs, and avoid a structure that could restrict your operations later.
Whether you are launching a consultancy, trading company, professional service, technology business or a new UAE branch, you receive a practical plan and a clear point of contact from the first conversation.
A mainland company may suit businesses that want broad access to the UAE market, need a physical presence in a particular emirate, plan to work with certain government or private-sector clients, or require activities regulated by a local authority.
A free zone company may suit founders who want a sector-focused business environment, a flexible workspace package or a base for international and free zone operations. Each free zone has its own permitted activities, company types, facilities, fees and visa capacity.
Free zone companies can operate internationally and within their free zone, while access to mainland business may be subject to licensing and other regulatory requirements. We help you understand those practical limits before you choose.
There is no single “best” jurisdiction for every company. Credit Link considers your products or services, client locations, office needs, shareholder structure, visa plans, transaction volumes, Corporate Tax and VAT considerations, and expansion plans.
What we do
We translate your business model into the activities and legal structure that need to appear on your licence.
We shortlist appropriate mainland or free zone options based on your activity, location, visa needs and budget.
We guide you through trade-name requirements, initial approvals and any additional permissions.
We help organise shareholder documents, application forms, constitutional documents and authority submissions.
We track the application, respond to document requests and keep you updated until the licence is issued.
Once formed, we can coordinate establishment files, visa support, business bank account assistance, Corporate Tax filing support and VAT services.
How it works
Step 1
In a focused consultation, we cover your activity, customers, shareholders, location, visa needs, expected turnover and growth plans.
Step 2
We present suitable options with the licence scope, key requirements, likely government fees and important limitations.
Step 3
Your dedicated consultant provides a checklist, reviews the documents and coordinates submissions with the relevant authority.
Step 4
After approval and fee payment, the trade licence is issued. We then help you plan banking, tax registration, visas and ongoing compliance.
Checklist
We confirm the current checklist before submission so you do not prepare unnecessary documents.
Why Credit Link
We begin with what you need to sell, where you need to operate and how you expect the company to grow.
You have one person who understands the full case, coordinates the moving parts and keeps you updated.
Company formation does not end with the licence. Our wider experience in UAE banking and finance helps you prepare for what follows.
You receive an itemised proposal based on your selected jurisdiction and requirements.
FAQs
Answers to common questions
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