Mainland formation
Check your proposed business activity, relevant licensing authority, legal form, premises needs, beneficial-owner and regulatory requirements. Approvals and actual charges vary.
Free zone formation
Compare authority, permitted activity, licence type, office or flexi-desk facilities, immigration packages, visa allocation and renewal obligations.
How to choose
Evaluate where you will trade, whether extra permits may apply, office needs, staffing plans, bank-account requirements and total annual running costs.
What a quotation should separate
Government or authority charges, licence package, premises, visas, mandatory approvals and SMART VISA professional service charges, with VAT clearly shown where applicable.
Official UAE government resources
Dubai-issued immigration applications: GDRFA Dubai official website ↗
Other Emirates and Emirates ID: ICP Smart Services official portal ↗
Requirements and processing routes vary by service and emirate. Check the current official authority instructions before filing.
Next steps
Review your category, prepare the required documents and request an itemized estimate. SMART VISA provides private application guidance and is not a UAE government authority.
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