About AE Setup
Business Setup Consultancy in Dubai, UAE
AE Setup is a business setup consultancy in Dubai that helps entrepreneurs, investors and growing companies start and run a business in the UAE. We handle company formation in Dubai, free zone and mainland licensing, business and Golden Visas, corporate bank account support and the government paperwork that comes with each.
We have been doing this for over 5+ years and have helped set up more than 2,500 companies for founders from over 40 countries. Our team works from Business Bay, Dubai, and our goal is simple: to make UAE business setup clear, fast and free of surprises.
5+
Years in UAE Business Setup
2,500+
Companies set up
40+
Countries our clients come from
24-48 hrs
For Initial Approvals
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5+ Years
Proven Track Record in Dubai
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Why We Started AE Setup
Setting up a company in the UAE looks simple from the outside. In reality, founders face a long list of decisions: free zone or mainland, which license, which activity, how many visas, and how to get a bank account opened. One wrong choice can cost weeks and thousands of dirhams.
AE Setup began with a straightforward idea. Founders should get honest advice from people who handle these setups every day, not a sales pitch. Over the years, that idea has grown into a full-service consultancy that supports clients from their first question to their first renewal.
What AE Setup Does
Business Setup Services in the UAE
Whether you are starting from scratch or adding a UAE company to an existing business, we cover the full journey of business setup in Dubai, from choosing the right structure to opening your bank account.
STEP 01
Free zone company formation
100% foreign ownership, flexible offices and a simpler setup. We manage IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, Ajman, DWTC and Jebel Ali. Free zone company formation in Dubai
STEP 02
Mainland company formation in Dubai
Trade directly with the local market, work with government entities and operate anywhere in the UAE. Most activities now allow 100% foreign ownership. Mainland company formation
STEP 03
Trade licenses in Dubai
Your license decides what your company can legally do. We help you choose a commercial, professional or industrial trade license and trade license in Dubai and match the right activity from the license activities list.
STEP 04
Business visas and Golden Visa
We handle business visa, investor visa, freelance visa and residency visas and UAE Golden Visa applications, including eligibility checks, medicals and Emirates ID.
STEP 05
Corporate bank account support
We help you open a bank account in Dubai: shortlisting suitable banks, preparing a complete application and guiding you through compliance questions. Approval rests with the bank, but a well-prepared file makes a real difference.
STEP 06
Offshore, government and post-setup
Emirates ID, GDRFA, ICP and E-Channel services, PRO support, renewals, accounting, VAT, corporate tax, virtual offices and trademarks. Also offshore and company registration in Dubai.
How Business Setup in Dubai Works With AE Setup
Every company is different, but most setups follow the same four steps, with a dedicated account specialist guiding you through each one.
1. Consultation
We look at your business model, budget, ownership and visa needs, then recommend the most suitable jurisdiction and license activity.
2. Documents and approvals
We prepare your Memorandum of Association, reserve your trade name and submit the government applications.
3. License issuance
We register your company with the relevant authority and complete your establishment card.
4. Visas and banking
We arrange medical tests, Emirates ID biometrics and your corporate bank account onboarding.
Why Founders Choose AE Setup
✔ Straight advice. If a free zone is not right for you, we will tell you.
✔ Clear pricing. You see the full cost breakdown upfront, with no unexpected admin fees or surcharges.
✔ One point of contact. A dedicated relationship manager follows your file from start to finish.
✔ Real UAE legal knowledge. Commercial Companies Law, foreign ownership rules, economic substance and corporate tax.
✔ Speed. Direct liaison with authorities means initial approvals in 24 to 48 hours and, in many cases, licenses in days rather than weeks.
✔ Support after setup. PRO, renewals, accounting and VAT under one roof.
✔ Newer business models. AI start-ups, Web3, e-commerce and global trading companies.
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