How to open a company in Dubai: steps and timelines

Typical path

1. Consultation and activity selection
2. Free zone or mainland choice
3. Name reservation and document pack
4. Filing and licence issuance
5. Visas and Emirates ID (if needed)
6. Banking and tax registration

Timelines

Licences often take 5–10 working days after a complete pack. Visas and banking add separate windows.

What slows things down

Incomplete KYC, wrong activity codes, delayed overseas legalization.

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