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01UAE business setup / startupdesk.ae
Launch with clarity.
Scale with authority.
StartupDesk gives founders a simpler route to company formation, banking support, and strategic growth across Dubai and the UAE.
No hidden fees3–5 day averageRemote-ready
Start from
AED 4,999
A lean, compliant launch into the UAE's global business hubs.
Best for international founders and digital-first teams.
Build a tailored estimate1,200+
Companies formed
99.4%
Bank approval rate
3–5 days
Average turnaround
100%
Compliance focused
Why StartupDesk
A better launch,
by design.
You get practical UAE expertise without the opaque pricing, handoffs, or slow back-and-forth that make business setup feel harder than it should.
Banking support
A prepared compliance dossier and warm introductions for the next step.
02End-to-end setup
Licensing, visas, offices, and governance aligned around one plan.
03Founder-first advice
A senior point of contact who understands your ambition and timeline.
04Find your fit
Popular UAE
jurisdictions.
Highest prestige
Dubai Free Zone
Build a globally credible company in Dubai’s most connected business hubs.
AED 9,999Fastest approval
SPC Free Zone
A flexible Sharjah launchpad for founders who want speed, value, and optionality.
AED 5,750Popular for tech & creative
SHAMS Free Zone
Launch a media, technology, or creative venture with an agile setup built for growth.
AED 5,750Trade anywhere in UAE
Dubai Mainland
Create a fully operational Dubai company with access to local markets and public contracts.
AED 14,500Asset protection
UAE Offshore
Structure international holdings with a discreet, compliant UAE offshore vehicle.
AED 6,999A clear path forward
From first call
to fully live.
01
Strategic consultation
We understand your activity, ownership, timeline, and growth plan.
02
Document filing
Your application is prepared, checked, and submitted to the right authority.
03
License & launch
Receive the documents, banking handover, and practical next steps to operate.
Choose your activity
The right license
changes everything.
General Trading License
Trade multiple product categories across import, export, and distribution activities.
E-commerce & Digital
Sell products and services online through your own store or major platforms.
Professional Consultancy
Offer specialist advice across strategy, technology, finance, marketing, and more.
Commercial License
Operate a focused trading business with a clear commercial activity scope.
Freelance & Independent
Work independently in media, IT, education, design, and specialist fields.
Industrial License
Support manufacturing, assembly, processing, and product-based operations.