End-to-end company formation in mainland and free zones across all seven Emirates.
Setting up a company in the UAE can involve the relevant Economic Department or free-zone authority, MOHRE, ICP, a municipality and activity-specific regulators. The correct sequence depends on the jurisdiction, legal form and activity.
Al Karam supports mainland and free-zone setups across the Emirates: activity and structure selection, trade-name reservation, document preparation, tenancy support, initial and external approvals, licensing, establishment records and visa administration.
A licence is only the start. We build a practical post-setup checklist covering beneficial-owner records where applicable, corporate-tax and VAT assessments, bookkeeping, establishment and immigration files, WPS readiness when employing staff, and UAE eInvoicing preparation. For banking, we help organise the company profile, contracts and source-of-funds evidence; account opening remains subject to the bank's own compliance decision.
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A standard Sharjah or Dubai mainland license can be issued within 2–5 working days once documents are complete. Free zone licenses can be faster. Activities requiring external approvals (health, education, food) take longer.
Yes. Most commercial and professional activities on the mainland now allow 100% foreign ownership, and all free zones allow it. We confirm the rule for your specific activity before you commit.
Mainland lets you trade anywhere in the UAE and take government contracts. Free zones offer lower entry cost and simple setup, ideal for services, media and e-commerce. We compare both for your case in the free consultation.
Costs depend on activity, jurisdiction and visa quota. Sharjah free zones start among the lowest in the UAE, while mainland licenses vary by activity. Contact us on WhatsApp for a same-day quotation with no hidden fees.
Yes — establishment card, employee quotas, visas, Emirates ID, medical insurance, VAT and corporate tax registration, and yearly renewals. We remain your PRO partner after setup.
Message us on WhatsApp — a real consultant replies with requirements and an itemised quote, usually within minutes.
