Ref · 001 — UAE Formation & Banking

Your UAE company & bank account, handled end to end.

Ambizent registers your business across every free zone, mainland and offshore jurisdiction — then does the part most consultants avoid: getting your corporate bank account open. Licences from AED 4,888.

7Emirates covered
AllUAE free zones
AED 4,888Licences from
BankingOur specialism
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Trade licence
Free zone · 5 activities
Issued
Investor visa & Emirates ID
Medical & biometrics done
Approved
Corporate bank account
Matched · KYC submitted
In review
Corporate tax & VAT
FTA registration
Registered

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DED / Economic DeptFederal Tax AuthorityIFZAMeydanRAKEZSHAMSUAE Banks
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The bank account is where most setups stall. Not here.

UAE banks risk-score every corporate application against Central Bank and FATF rules — and reject many foreign-owned companies with no reason given. We prepare a compliance-ready file, match you to banks that fit your nationality and activity, and walk your application through KYC.

How bank matching works
  • Bank matching — we know which banks accept which nationalities, activities and structures.
  • Compliance-ready files — KYC, source-of-funds and business plan prepared to bank standard.
  • Digital & traditional — from neo-bank accounts to full corporate banking.
  • Non-resident routes — options when you don't yet have UAE residency.
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Meet the Ambizent Advisor

Answer six quick questions about your business, budget and nationality. In two minutes you'll get a recommended jurisdiction, an estimated all-in cost, and a business-banking readiness score showing how likely you are to get approved — and what to fix before you apply. No one else in the UAE gives you the banking view up front.

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Banking readiness
78/ 100

Sample result — strong approval odds with a digital-first bank.

Recommended: Free zone (IFZA / SHAMS)

100% ownership, fast licence, banking-friendly activity.

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From idea to open bank account in five steps

Consultation

Tell us your activity, ownership and visa needs. We recommend the right jurisdiction and a fixed quote.

Licence

We reserve your trade name, prepare the MOA and secure approvals and your trade licence.

Visa & ID

Investor or partner visa, medical, biometrics and Emirates ID for you and your family.

Bank account

We match you to banks and submit a compliance-ready application, then manage KYC.

Tax & run

Corporate tax and VAT registration, accounting software, and ongoing compliance support.

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Transparent, all-in packages

Indicative starting prices for a free-zone licence. Installments available.* Your exact quote depends on the zone, activities and office type.

Licence only

Test the waters, no visa yet
AED 4,888 from
Business licence · no visa
  • Free-zone trade licence
  • Up to 5 business activities
  • Bank account introduction
  • Corporate tax guidance
Get this quote

Licence + 2 visas

Founder + partner or staff
AED 16,200 from
Licence · 2 visas
  • Everything in 1-visa plan
  • Two residence visas
  • Family visa guidance
  • Dedicated account manager
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*Corporate Tax registration AED 399. Prices indicative and subject to the chosen free zone and approvals.

Ref · Jurisdictions

Mainland, free zone or offshore?

Mainland

Trade anywhere in the UAE, win government contracts and open unlimited activities. Full foreign ownership on most activities.

Mainland setup

Free Zone

100% ownership, tax efficiency and a fast, low-cost licence. Ideal for international trade, services and online business.

Free zone setup

Offshore

Global trade, asset holding and structuring with privacy and no local office. Cannot trade inside the UAE.

Offshore setup
7
Emirates covered
45+
UAE free zones
AED 4,888
Licences from
AED 399
Corporate tax reg.
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Why founders choose us

Banking-first

We treat the bank account as part of setup, not an afterthought — the single biggest reason new companies stall.

Honest, fixed pricing

Clear all-in quotes with installments available. No surprise government-fee mark-ups halfway through.

One team, end to end

Licence, visas, banking, tax and compliance handled under one roof, with a named point of contact.

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Business setup in the UAE — your questions

A free-zone business licence with Ambizent starts from AED 4,888 with no visa. A package with one visa is from AED 10,800 and two visas from AED 16,200. Corporate Tax registration is AED 399. Your final cost depends on the free zone, number of visas and office type — use our cost calculator for an instant estimate.

Yes. Business banking is our specialism. We prepare a compliance-ready application, match you to banks that accept your nationality, activity and structure, and guide you through KYC — improving your approval odds and reducing back-and-forth.

For most free zones and offshore structures we can complete the process remotely using scanned documents and a power of attorney. Some mainland setups and certain banks require a short in-person visit for verification.

Yes. Free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, and most mainland activities now also allow full foreign ownership without a local partner.

A free-zone licence is often issued within 2–5 working days once documents and approvals are in place. Mainland and regulated activities can take longer depending on external approvals.

It depends on where you'll trade, ownership, visa needs and budget. Free zones suit international and online business; mainland suits trading inside the UAE and government work; offshore suits holding and global structuring. Our Ambizent Advisor recommends the right fit in two minutes.

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Ready to start your UAE company?

Book a free consultation and get a fixed, all-in quote for your licence, visas and bank account — usually within one business day.