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 across the UAE through a structure aligned with your activity and goals.
- Commercial flexibility
- Activity-led planning
- Connected visa support
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Free Zone
Explore specialised business ecosystems and streamlined setup routes.
- Zone comparison
- Ownership planning
- Setup coordination
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Offshore
Consider international structuring and asset ownership where suitable.
- Structure review
- International operations
- Document coordination
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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 business goals.
02
Compare
We compare suitable setup routes.
03
Prepare
We organise the agreed documents.
04
Register
We coordinate the formation path.
05
Launch
We connect visas and post-setup needs.
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.