A confidential consultation to define objective, budget and timeline.
Practice 02
Establish your business in the UAE
Mainland or free-zone company formation, holdings, regional offices and full coordination of your UAE market entry.
Our approach is advisory: we identify opportunities, prepare files, arrange introductions and coordinate every step — never promising guaranteed outcomes, because seriousness shows in method. Think of us as your business advisor in Dubai: on your side of the table, with a Gulf network behind us.
AfricAdvisor: one UAE advisor for your company, your bank and your residency.
What this practice covers
- Mainland company formation
- Free-zone setup
- Holding structures
- Regional offices and subsidiaries
- Full business-setup coordination
- UAE market-entry strategy
Who this is for
Who this practice serves
For the African entrepreneur who needs a legal presence in the Emirates: an exporter requiring a trading company, a group opening its regional office, an owner structuring a holding for his stakes, or a startup redomiciling to raise capital. The Mainland / free zone / holding choice drives taxation, banking and visas — it is made on the file, not on a brochure.
How an engagement runs
Four phases, zero surprises
Scope, deliverables, fees: everything in black and white before we start.
Introductions, visits, negotiations — you are informed at every step.
Mission complete, we remain your point of contact in the Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions about this practice
How long does it take to set up a company in Dubai?
Depending on jurisdiction and activity, the licence itself can be issued within days to a few weeks once the file is complete. The real variable sits upstream — structure choice, documents, sector approvals — and downstream with bank-account opening. We coordinate the whole chain, with a realistic timeline announced from the start.
How do I get started?
With a confidential consultation — by video call or in Dubai. You set out your objective; we tell you frankly what is realistic, in what order, and on what budget. You then decide, with no commitment.
What are your fees?
Every engagement is quoted after the initial consultation, because scope varies widely by country, sector and objective. The quote is written and itemised, and nothing starts before your approval.