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Independent Advisory

UAE Company Setup & Banking Advisory: Done Properly

We help international founders choose the right UAE structure, get bank-ready, and secure residency, with realistic guidance, clear costs, and zero fluff.

Independent advisory • No bank guarantees • No hidden markups • Licensed partners for execution

Why This Exists

We don't sell generic license packages. We build setups that survive.

Most people don't fail at UAE company setup — they fail at banking.

Getting a license is easy. Getting approved for banking and operating cleanly is the hard part.

UAE bank compliance

KYC / AML reality and documentation

Licensing & activity

Align your license with how you actually trade

Residency & renewals

Processes, visas, and ongoing renewals

Corporate tax & VAT

Expectations, thresholds, and compliance

Everything starts with clarity, before money is spent.

What We Do

Six services designed around banking reality.

1) Initial UAE Setup Guidance (Free)

Free

For founders who want a conservative first-pass plan before committing capital.

You receive a written guide covering:

  • Recommended structure direction (Free Zone vs Mainland)
  • Banking readiness (Low / Medium / High) + what to fix
  • Expected cost bands + timeline ranges
  • Key risks and "what could go wrong"
  • Documents to prepare before applying anywhere
  • Clear next steps

This is automated on our platform and tailored to your inputs.

Get Initial UAE Setup Guidance

2) Business Structuring & Licensing Strategy

We map your real business model to the correct structure, not a template.

Includes:

  • Activity and licensing direction aligned to operations
  • Free zone vs mainland recommendation with trade-offs
  • Residency pathway guidance (travel vs relocation)
  • Operational considerations (office, flexi-desk, staffing, amendments)

Best for:

  • Multiple revenue streams
  • Higher-scrutiny activities
  • Anyone avoiding wrong licensing or bank rejection

3) Banking Readiness & Application Positioning

We prepare you for what banks actually require, and how to present it.

Includes:

  • Bank-grade document readiness checklist
  • Source-of-funds positioning
  • Transaction clarity
  • What to say / not say during interviews
  • Bank-fit guidance by profile
  • Review of website, deck, invoices, contracts (as needed)

Important: We don't guarantee approvals. We improve odds through preparation and realistic bank targeting.

4) Residency Through Business (Practical Guidance)

Residency is a process. We make it predictable.

Includes:

  • Entry permit → medical → Emirates ID → stamping
  • Timing expectations and renewals
  • What residency enables (and what it doesn't)
  • Dependent visas (spouse / children)

5) Setup Coordination (Via Licensed Partners)

We coordinate execution with licensed partners for:

  • Company registration
  • Visa processing
  • Government submissions
  • Office or flexi-desk arrangements

You get:

  • A clear checklist
  • Timeline visibility
  • Reduced back-and-forth
  • One advisory layer guiding decisions

6) Ongoing Advisory (Hourly / Retainer)

For post-setup needs: adding visas, changing activities, amendments, expansion planning, and compliance questions.

How the Process Works

From initial guidance to full execution.

1

Initial UAE Setup Guidance

You submit your details and receive a conservative written guide.

2

Advisory Call

We validate structure, confirm direction, and identify banking gaps.

3

Full Setup Advisory

We oversee structuring, banking readiness, and partner coordination.

4

Execution + Residency

Licensed partners execute. We remain involved at decision points.

Pricing (Advisory Fees)

Because complexity varies, pricing depends on scope.

Option A: Initial Guidance & Advisory Call

Free

Written guidance: Automated assessment, risks, cost bands, next steps.

Advisory call: 30-minute clarity call.

MOST CHOSEN

Option B: Full Setup Advisory (Banking-First)

From AED 7,500 to AED 15,000

  • Structuring strategy
  • Banking readiness
  • Documentation planning
  • Partner coordination
  • Residency guidance

Option C: Ongoing Advisory

AED 750/hour

or Monthly Retainer from AED 3,500

Retainer typically includes coordination across Legal, Accounting, Corporate tax, PRO services, and Compliance.

Important:

Government fees, CSP fees, visas, medicals, Emirates ID, and office costs are paid directly to providers. We do not mark up third-party fees.

FAQs

Common questions about our services.

Start With Initial UAE Setup Guidance

Get a conservative, practical guide based on your profile: structure direction, banking readiness, cost ranges, and next steps.