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Practical guidance on UAE company formation, corporate tax, VAT, payroll and compliance, written by the consultants who file the paperwork.Browse the blog, read about the team, or get in touch for advice on your specific situation.

Setup Guides

Step-by-step guides on mainland, free zone and offshore company formation across all seven emirates.

Tax and Compliance

Corporate tax registration, VAT thresholds, filing deadlines and what records you need to keep.

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Who we are, the credentials behind the advice, and the firm this project belongs to.

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Guidance Written by People Who File It

Most UAE setup content online is written to rank, not to help. Cost ranges are wide enough to be meaningless and the compliance sections stop at 'consult a professional'.

Our guides carry real figures by emirate, name the governing legislation, and are explicit about what each structure cannot do. Where a route is a bad fit, we say so.

Insights and resources

Practical guides on company formation, tax and compliance in the UAE.

  • Emirate-by-emirate licence costs rather than national averages
  • Named legislation and ministerial decisions, not vague references
  • Clear statements of what free zone and offshore structures cannot do
  • Corporate tax and VAT thresholds with the filing obligations that follow
  • Document checklists you can prepare against before applying
  • Realistic timelines, including what causes delays
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Blog and Insights

Blog and Insights

Articles on UAE company formation, free zone versus mainland, corporate tax, VAT registration, payroll and audit readiness.

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About Us

About Us

Who we are, our credentials, and how Company Setup Consultants Dubai relates to the wider Bestax practice.

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Contact Us

Contact Us

Speak to a consultant about your activity, jurisdiction and licence type. Free consultation, no obligation.

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Business Setup Across the UAE

Business Setup Across the UAE

Every mainland and emirate setup route we handle, with licence costs and timelines for each.

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UAE Free Zone Company Setup

UAE Free Zone Company Setup

Over 45 free zones compared by region, cost and sector focus, including Dubai and the northern emirates.

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All Services

Company formation plus accounting, corporate tax, VAT, audit, payroll and corporate banking support.

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Most Requested Guidance

The questions we answer most often, covered in depth on their own pages.

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Corporate Tax Registration

Corporate Tax Registration

UAE corporate tax at 9% above AED 375,000. Who must register, when to file, and how free zone qualifying income works.

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VAT Registration & Filing

VAT Registration & Filing

The AED 375,000 threshold, FTA eligibility checks, TRN follow-up and ongoing return filing.

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Dubai LLC Business Setup

Dubai LLC Business Setup

The most requested mainland structure, covering share capital, shareholder limits and the Dubai DED process.

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Offshore Company Formation

Offshore Company Formation

JAFZA, RAK ICC and Ajman compared, plus a clear explanation of what offshore structures cannot do.

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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Accounting & Bookkeeping

What records UAE companies must keep, and how bookkeeping feeds corporate tax and audit readiness.

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Corporate Bank Account Assistance

Corporate Bank Account Assistance

Why UAE bank accounts get rejected and what documentation improves your chances of approval.

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