Legend Consults is expanding its roots! We are proud to introduce our services for UK founders and businesses who wish to establish themselves in the UAE. With 13+ years of experience in UK business immigration, we have now partnered with trusted UAE networks and authorities to give you the same end-to-end company formation solutions.
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Setting up a company in Dubai starts with choosing your structure.
Every UAE company requires a trade licence. There are three main types:
for trading goods and services.
for consultancy and professional services.
for manufacturing and industrial activities.
Other specialist licences, such as tourism, may apply in certain sectors.
Renewals are annual, with late fees if not completed on time.
Passport copies of shareholders and directors
Trade name reservation certificate
Memorandum of Association
Tenancy contract or Ejari for office space
Your business licence requires a registered office address. Options include:
Ejari (official tenancy registration) is mandatory for most mainland setups. Free zones provide flexi-desk packages with mail handling and meeting room access
Legend Consults manages your UAE visa process end-to-end.
Family sponsorship is available!
Investors and residents can sponsor spouses, children, and domestic staff.
Opening a corporate bank account in the UAE requires careful preparation. We guide you through:
Our PRO services cover document clearing, notarisation, attestation, and customs code registration for import/export businesses.
We specialise in helping UK founders and SMEs set up in Dubai. Key considerations for UK-to-UAE moves include:
We ensure your UK business translates smoothly into UAE compliance
Mainland offers access to the UAE market; free zones offer tax perks and full foreign ownership. Your choice depends on your business model.
Commercial, professional, and industrial are the core categories. Tourism and specialist licences apply to certain activities.
It’s a 10-year residence permit for investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals. It allows long-term residency without a sponsor.
Yes, your activity must match one of the UAE’s official lists. Certain regulated sectors require additional approvals.
Opening a bank account takes 2–4 weeks, depending on compliance and the chosen bank.
Yes, especially in free zones. Mainland setups usually need an Ejari-registered space.
Yes, investors and residents can sponsor spouses, children, and dependants, subject to minimum salary thresholds.
Yes, trade licences are renewed yearly, and visa validity is tied to the licence.
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