Fixed price quoted up front
Mainland and every free zone
Licence, visas, banking, one team
Most licences in days, not weeks

Layerz sets up companies in Dubai across the mainland, the free zones and offshore, and handles the visas, corporate banking, accounting, tax and compliance that follow. Each service below is managed end to end from our Sheikh Zayed office, with a fixed quote agreed before you commit to anything.

Layerz is a Dubai corporate services consultancy that handles the whole life of a company under one engagement. Company formation covers the mainland, every free zone and offshore; visa services cover the investor, employment, family, Golden and retirement routes; and corporate banking covers account opening, non-resident accounts and payment gateways. Each is run end to end from our Sheikh Zayed office with a fixed quote agreed before you commit.

Beyond setup, accounting and tax covers bookkeeping, VAT and the 9% corporate tax that applies above AED 375,000, with registration and filing handled to the Federal Tax Authority deadlines. Compliance and legal covers AML, the UBO register, ESR, trademark and IP, PRO work, attestation, power of attorney and DIFC wills. Company support keeps the licence live through renewal, amendments, office and Ejari, corporate secretarial and liquidation.

The thread across every service is one accountable team and a fixed, itemised quote, rather than a low headline number that grows later. We match the structure to where your customers are and how you plan to operate, cite every figure to its issuing authority, and carry the file from the licence through the visas to the corporate bank account, which is the step most setups find hardest.

Companies formed
500+

Businesses launched across Dubai's mainland and free zones.

Nationalities served
60+

Entrepreneurs from around the world set up with us.

Free zones partnered
30+

Direct relationships with Dubai's leading free-zone authorities.

Client satisfaction
98%

Clients who would recommend Layerz to others.

Company Formation in Dubai 01

Company Formation

Company formation in Dubai: mainland, free zone and offshore setup, with the licence, ownership and structure handled end to end.

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Visa Services in Dubai 02

Visa Services

Visa services in Dubai: investor, employment, family and Golden Visa processing for you, your team and your dependants.

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Corporate Banking in Dubai 03

Corporate Banking

Corporate banking in Dubai: open a UAE corporate bank account with the right bank for your business and nationality.

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Accounting & Tax in Dubai 04

Accounting & Tax

Accounting and tax in Dubai: bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax and audit, keeping you compliant with UAE tax law.

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Compliance & Legal in Dubai 05

Compliance & Legal

Compliance and legal in Dubai: trademark and IP, AML compliance, contracts and PRO or government liaison.

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Company Support in Dubai 06

Company Support

Company support in Dubai: office space and Ejari, licence amendments and company liquidation.

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Faq

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers on cost, ownership, timelines and jurisdiction for setting up in Dubai.

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  • 1. How much does it cost to set up a company in Dubai?

    It depends on the jurisdiction, licence type and number of visas. Free zone setups typically start lower than mainland. We give you a clear, fixed quote up front with no hidden fees. Use our cost calculator or request a free consultation.
  • 2. Should I choose mainland or a free zone?

    Free zones offer 100% ownership, tax benefits and fast setup, ideal for services, trading and holding companies. Mainland lets you trade anywhere in the UAE and work with government. We advise the best fit for your activity and goals.
  • 3. Can a foreigner own 100% of a Dubai company?

    Yes. Free zone companies have always allowed 100% foreign ownership, and most mainland activities now do too. We confirm the ownership structure for your specific activity.
  • 4. Do I need a physical office?

    Not always. Many free zones allow flexi-desk packages that satisfy the licence and visa requirements. We arrange the right office solution and the Ejari where needed.
  • 5. How long does company formation take?

    Straightforward free zone setups can be ready in a few working days once documents are in order. Mainland and regulated activities take longer. We give you a realistic timeline at the start.

Sources

  1. UAE Government, steps to start a business on the mainland u.ae
  2. Federal Tax Authority, Corporate Tax tax.gov.ae

Figures verified September 2026 against the sources above.

Government fees and rules change. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. We confirm the current position in writing before you commit.

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