Free zone
Full foreign ownership in a zone such as UAQ FTZ, Meydan or IFZA, with residence visas available.
From AED 8,925 VAT included
Free Zone CompanyFree tool
UAE business ideas generator
Tell it what you are good at and what you can invest, and it writes three realistic UAE business ideas, each with its first steps and the licence it would need.
What to do with an idea you like
Every idea names the licence or structure it needs, because that is the first real decision and it changes the cost, the visas and where you can trade. Mainland, free zone and offshore are not interchangeable.
When you want the actual numbers for one of them, our formation team will price it properly against the authority that fits.
Free zone, mainland or offshore
Mainland
A mainland licence is priced on your activity and the approvals it needs, so a specialist prices yours with you on a short call.
Mainland CompanyOffshore
For holding assets or trading outside the UAE, with no UAE trading.
From AED 8,400 VAT included
Offshore CompanyStarting a business in the UAE, answered
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp or book a free 15-minute call.
Are the ideas checked by a person?
No. They are written by AI from what you enter, so treat them as a starting point. A specialist checks the licence and the costs for the one you choose on a free 15-minute call.
How much does it cost to start a business in the UAE?
It depends on the licence. A free zone company with OMC starts from AED 8,925, an offshore company from AED 8,400, VAT included, and a mainland licence is priced on your activity.
Can I start a business in the UAE without living here?
Yes. A free zone or offshore company can be owned from abroad, and a free zone company can also sponsor your residence visa if you decide to move.
Ready to price one of your ideas?
Talk it through with a specialist on a free 15-minute call, or message us on WhatsApp. We reply within 2 to 4 hours.
OMC is a reliable and professional company in the UAE. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to help. The quality of their service exceeded my expectations, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended.