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LLC Company Formation in Dubai
Bestax manages LLC company formation in Dubai end-to-end, for mainland and free zone companies. We are an FTA-approved tax agency as well as formation specialists. Our Tax Agency Approval Number is 30008692. Your company is formed correctly, and your tax registrations are completed within the same setup.
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The approvals and registrations behind the work.
KIZAD
Business Setup Partner in Abu Dhabi
Meydan Free Zone
Company Formation Partner in Dubai
SHAMS — Sharjah Media City
Business Setup Partner in Sharjah
Sharjah Publishing City
Free Zone Company Formation Partner
Payoneer
Referral Partner for International Payments
LLC Company Setup Dubai With the Right Structure From Day One
A Limited Liability Company protects your personal assets. Your liability stops at your share in the capital. The company signs contracts, holds the licence, and carries the risk.
The structure is flexible under the Commercial Companies Law, Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021.
One to fifty shareholders, and a single owner is allowed.
A one-shareholder LLC is called a One Person Company.
Shareholders can be individuals or companies.
Corporate shareholders are common in group structures.
An appointed manager runs the company, with powers written into the MoA.
Most activities need no minimum capital.
Some regulated activities require AED 50,000 to 350,000.
Most activities allow 100% foreign ownership.
A few strategic activities still carry conditions, and we flag them before you commit.
We Choose the Right LLC Structure for Your Business
We match the structure to your plans before any licence is filed.
Sell inside the UAE, hire freely, win government work
Mainland LLC
Export-focused or fully digital business
Free zone company
One professional, low-cost, service work only
Sole establishment
Still deciding? Our business setup team compares every structure against your activity, partners, and visa needs. You can also read our mainland vs free zone guide for the full comparison.
LLC Trade License Cost in Dubai With Every Setup Cost Explained
The LLC trade license cost in Dubai typically runs from AED 12,000 to 30,000. That covers the first year. Your total Dubai LLC licence cost depends on activity, office, and visas. The table below shows the government side. Bestax charges one fixed written service fee on top, agreed before we start.
Every figure is confirmed in an itemised written quote before you pay anything.
How We Handle Your Renewals
Dubai LLC trade license renewal fees repeat yearly and usually match the first year's government charges. Most renewals fall between AED 10,000 and 15,000. We track your date, prepare the file, and renew before any lapse. Your visas and bank standing never suffer from an expired licence.
| Item | Typical government range |
|---|---|
| Trade licence, first year | AED 12,000 to 30,000 |
| External approvals, regulated activities | AED 2,000 to 10,000 |
| English trade name fee | AED 2,000 |
| MoA notarisation | AED 1,500 to 2,000 |
| Visa per person, with establishment card, medical, and Emirates ID | AED 5,000 to 15,000 |
| Office, from a flexi desk | Around AED 5,000 per year |
LLC Company Formation in Dubai With Every Step Handled by Bestax
Seven stages, with the day range the document publishes against each one.
Activity and structure
Days 1 to 2We shortlist from over 2,000 DET-approved activities and confirm the LLC fits your plan.
Trade name
Days 2 to 3We check and reserve your name through Invest in Dubai (opens in a new tab). An English name carries the AED 2,000 fee, and we tell you upfront.
Initial approval
Days 3 to 5We submit shareholder passports, visa copies, and activity details to DET.
The MoA, drafted for you
Days 5 to 10We draft the share split, the manager's powers, and profit distribution, then arrange notarisation. This document decides control later, so we write it carefully.
Office and Ejari
Days 5 to 10Every mainland LLC needs an Ejari registered address. A flexi desk satisfies the rule for many activities.
Licence issued
Days 7 to 14Simple files finish within 1 to 2 weeks. External approvals can extend the timeline, and we tell you exactly when.
Cards, visas, bank, and tax
Days 14 to 28We process the establishment card and visas, support the bank account, and complete your tax registrations.
DAFZA Company Formation With the Right Free Zone Structure
The LLC structure exists inside free zones too, with 100% ownership and zone benefits. Considering DAFZ company formation? We set up free zone LLCs in:
- DAFZ
- IFZA
- Meydan
- DMCC
The right zone depends on your activity, trade patterns, and visa needs.
LLC Company Setup Dubai With Corporate Tax Registration Included
3 months
To register for corporate tax
New companies must register for corporate tax within three months of incorporation, through the Federal Tax Authority (opens in a new tab). Missing it costs AED 10,000. We complete the registration as part of your setup, so the deadline never becomes your problem.
AED 375,000
Where VAT starts to apply
VAT follows when your sales approach AED 375,000, and we monitor that too. Formation and tax from one FTA-approved tax agency means nothing slips between providers.
Documents We Collect for You
Four things come from you. Everything else on the file is prepared by us.
- Passport copies of all shareholders.
- Visa or entry stamp copies for UAE residents.
- A No Objection Certificate, if a shareholder is employed in the UAE.
- Passport photos and your proposed trade name.
Then we prepare the rest ourselves: the MoA, the Ejari, and any activity approvals. Nothing is submitted until the file is complete.
LLC Company Formation in Dubai With Bestax From Setup to Compliance
The MoA protects your control.
Share transfers, manager powers, and profit splits are drafted deliberately, not from a template. Disputes are cheaper to prevent than to settle.
The activity code is chosen right.
Your DET code decides approvals, banking, and visa quota. We match it to your real business before filing.
Tax registration is inside the setup.
The three-month corporate tax deadline is met before you ever think about it.
Renewals and compliance run on our calendar.
Licence, visas, and filings stay current, year after year.
Our Strength in Numbers
10+
Years of Experience
35+
Professionals
1,000+
Clients
4.8
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Serving Businesses Across Dubai and the UAE
Our office sits in Business Bay, minutes from Downtown and Sheikh Zayed Road. Demand is strongest among trading companies in Deira and Business Bay. Free zone formations across DAFZ, IFZA, and DMCC follow close behind. We form companies across all of Dubai.
Beyond the city, we serve Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and every other emirate: same process, same team, same fixed fee.
Across Dubai
- Business Bay
- Downtown
- Sheikh Zayed Road
- Deira
Free zone formations
- DAFZ
- IFZA
- DMCC
Beyond the city
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Every other emirate
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Registration with the FTA, completed within three months.
VAT Registration in Dubai
We register you the moment your sales cross the threshold.
Company Bank Account Opening
The corporate account, opened with a complete file banks approve.
Golden Visa in Dubai
Long-term residency support for eligible investors and professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A single shareholder LLC is called a One Person Company under the Commercial Companies Law. You keep the same limited liability, and the shareholder can be a person or a company.
One to fifty. Corporate shareholders are allowed, and we structure mixed ownership between individuals and companies regularly.
Most activities need none. Some regulated activities require AED 50,000 to 350,000 in share capital. We confirm your activity's exact requirement before filing.
Simple licences issue within 1 to 2 weeks. Full setups with visas and bank account typically finish within 2 to 4 weeks. You get a written timeline first.
Yes. We start with your passport copy and photo. Once the company is formed, you receive an entry permit to complete the residency steps inside the UAE.
An appointed manager, with powers written into the MoA. We draft those powers deliberately, so control stays where you intend it.
Yes, inside the setup. Corporate tax registration is completed within your three-month deadline, and VAT follows when your sales require it.
Mainland suits UAE trading, hiring, and government work. Free zones suit export and digital businesses. We compare both against your model and recommend the compliant, cheaper route.
Yes. Renewal charges usually match your first year's government fees, and we file before any lapse. Your visas and bank standing stay protected.
One fixed written service fee, agreed before any work starts. Every government cost is itemised separately in your quote. No hourly surprises.