01 — Business Setup
Build your business in the UAE, the right way.
Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore company formation with complete business support.
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Mainland
Free Zone
Offshore
Choose your setup path
Mainland
Operate anywhere in the UAE market with the flexibility to work with government and private sector clients.
- 100% foreign ownership in many activities
- Trade across the UAE market
- Access to government contracts
- Multiple visa and office options
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Free Zone
Benefit from simplified setup, full ownership and attractive tax and operational advantages.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Tax advantages
- Fast and streamlined setup
- Sector-specific ecosystems
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Offshore
Protect your assets, optimise your structure and grow globally with confidence.
- Asset protection
- International business operations
- Holding and investment structures
- Confidentiality and compliance
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What we handle
Licensing
Activity and licence route coordination.
Approvals
Support across agreed authority stages.
Documentation
Preparation and organisation of required records.
Banking support
Introductions and document support where applicable.
From idea to license
01
Discover
We understand your goals and recommend the best setup path.
02
Compare
Compare Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore options side by side.
03
Prepare
We prepare documents and submit applications for approvals.
04
Register
Your company is registered and your licence is issued.
05
Launch
We support bank setup, visas and post-licence requirements.
Built for founders, investors & global teams
2,000+
Companies set up
15+
Years of experience
40+
Free zones
98%
Published retention figure
Frequently asked questions
They support different operating, ownership and commercial goals. The suitable route depends on your activity and circumstances.
Timing depends on the chosen jurisdiction, activity, approvals and document readiness. A current route-specific review is required.
Ownership rules depend on the activity and structure selected. We review the current options for your proposed setup.
Marqito can connect setup with visa support and provide banking introductions and document coordination where applicable.
Ready to build your UAE business?
Start with a clear comparison of the setup routes that may fit your goals.