Dubai trade license and UAE business setup
TLC supports mainland, free zone and offshore company formation in Dubai and the UAE, including investor visas, employment visas, and end-to-end PRO services.
TLC standard
Professional advisory quality. UAE execution precision.Built for founders and operators who need a compliant setup route, clear timelines, and practical support from licensing to visas.
Why TLC
We help you choose the right jurisdiction, license activity, and visa structure before fees are committed, reducing delays and costly rework.
“Dubai trade license and UAE company formation, explained clearly and executed correctly.”
Our content and consultations are designed to answer what founders search for: total cost, timeline, ownership rules, and the right license path for your activity.
Core services
DET mainland licensing for full UAE market access, hiring, and operational expansion.
Explore →LLC, free zone and offshore company registration aligned to your commercial goals.
Explore →Investor visa, employment visa, family sponsorship and Golden Visa support.
Explore →Authority coordination across MOHRE, ICP, Emirates ID, and document clearance steps.
Explore →Trade license renewal, activity updates, partner changes, and compliance maintenance.
Explore →Extended legal, ADGM and GCC support delivered through TLC partner specialists.
Explore →Jurisdiction strategy
Best for UAE market access, government contracts, local invoicing, and larger visa plans.
Mainland Guide
Best for fast setup, 100% ownership, flexible office options, and sector-specific jurisdictions.
Free Zone Guide
Best for asset holding and international structures where no UAE operational visa is required.
Offshore GuideService standard
Institutional design language
Transparent pricing guidance
Consultation-first conversion
Partner network depth
Partner support
View TLC partner capabilities for legal advisory, ADGM structuring, and regional expansion support.
Explore partners →Support for ADGM SPVs, holding entities and investment-led structures where required.
Explore partners →Support for market-entry planning and setup coordination for GCC expansion routes.
Explore partners →Common questions
Most setups start from authority fees plus jurisdiction-dependent costs. Final pricing depends on activity, office requirement, visa allocation, and approval conditions.
Mainland is usually stronger for local UAE operations and contracting, while free zones are often faster and more cost-efficient for specific activities.
Yes. We support investor visas, employment visas, family sponsorship, and document sequencing after license issuance.
Yes. When needed, we coordinate with partner specialists for legal structuring, ADGM entities, and regional expansion mandates.
