Start Your UAE Business or Freelance — Quick, Legal, and Effortless

Metropolitan Consulting helps you choose the right jurisdiction and handles the entire setup — from registration to licensing and bank account opening.

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Ras Al Khaimah

What is Company Setup in the UAE

Starting a company in the UAE offers global opportunities in one of the world’s most stable and business-friendly environments. You gain 100% ownership, minimal taxation, and global credibility.

Key Benefits:

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Minimal taxes
  • Strong international reputation
  • Easy UAE residency
  • Access to global banking and investors

We Open All Company Types

There are over 60 economic zones across the UAE — each with unique benefits. We work with all of them!

  • 01

    Offshore Company

    Perfect for entrepreneurs focused on tax optimization and asset ownership without local operations.

  • 02

    Free Zone Company

    Best for full ownership, tax advantages, and a prestigious UAE business address.

  • 03

    Mainland Company

    Ideal for those seeking unlimited business access across the Emirates and full legal presence.

  • 04

    Freelance License

    For independent professionals wanting legal operation, UAE residency, and tax perks without a full setup.

Find the Right Company Type for You

Where do you plan to conduct business?

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1/4

What are your registration goals?

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2/4

Previous Step

How many company founders are there

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3/4

Previous Step

Is it important to have an office in Dubai?

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4/4

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🎉 Congratulations!

Based on your answers, we’ve identified the best company setup options for your business in the UAE.

Share your contact details to receive a custom company setup roadmap prepared by your dedicated consultant.

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Independent Setup
vs. With Metropolitan Consulting

Starting a company in the UAE opens access to one of the world’s most dynamic and business-friendly markets. While an independent setup can be complex and time-consuming, with Metropolitan Consulting the process becomes effortless — you only need to schedule a short consultation and provide the requested documents. We handle everything else — from choosing the right jurisdiction to final licensing and bank account opening

Self-Setup

  • Collecting and filling out documents
    Depends on the client
  • Pre-approval
    2 weeks
  • Personal presence
    Required
  • Support
    Handled by client
Average total time
1,5 months
Success rate
10%

With Us

  • Collecting and filling out documents
    1 day
  • Pre-approval
    1 day
  • Personal presence
    Not required
  • Support
    Full Support and Personal Manger
Average total time
1 Week
Success rate
100%

What the client gets when working with us

  • 100% Success Guarantee
  • Personal manager available 24/7 and full support at every stage
  • Personal Transportation
  • Full concierge service
  • We charge payment only after success is confirmed

Get in touch with our team

Leave your contact details, and we’ll reach out to discuss your case.

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We’ll guide you through every step of obtaining your UAE Golden Visa.
Sviatlana Makutsenia
Business Advisor

We Also Assist With

  • 01
    Bank account opening
  • 02
    Residency visa services
  • 03
    Accounting & tax support
  • 04
    Legal assistance
  • Over 25 additional professional services
Why people trust Metropolitan

The first company in the group, was established in 2008. We provide advisory and operational support for entrepreneurs, investors, and companies entering or operating in the UAE. Our expertise covers business structuring, corporate support, legal and tax advisory, as well as residency and investment-related consulting. With offices in Dubai and Sharjah, we work with clients worldwide, offering a discreet, structured, and long-term approach.

All services are provided as private advisory and assistance. We do not represent government authorities and do not issue official documents.

  • 17+
    Years in the Market
  • 6K+
    Open Visas
  • 2K+
    Open Companies
  • 10+
    Languages

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