Start your UAE company in days, not months
Free zone, mainland and offshore licences with written prices, visas, bank support and PRO services. From AED 4,888. Get your business licence in just 60 minutes, every figure confirmed in writing.
Your business partner in the UAEFree zone · Mainland · OffshoreWritten prices, one consultant from first call to bank account, honest advice.
What we do
Everything a new company needs, in one place
From the first consultation to a working bank account — one consultant handles every step.
Company formation
Free zone, mainland and offshore licences.
Visas & Golden Visa
Investor, employee and family visas, and the 10-year Golden Visa.
PRO & documents
Government liaison, attestation and renewals.
Bank accounts
Corporate account preparation and bank introductions.
VAT & corporate tax
Registration, filing, excise and import-export codes.
Digital solutions
ERP, CRM, websites and custom software for your new company.
Turnkey setup
Office fit-out, furniture, equipment and systems.
International
Company formation and bank accounts abroad.
Where we set up
Free zone, mainland or offshore
Three routes, one honest comparison. We recommend the one your bank and your year-two budget can live with.
100% ownership, flexi or physical office, licence in days.
All free zonesMainland
Trade licences for shops, restaurants, contracting and any business that serves the UAE market directly. Government tenders, unlimited visas by office size.
Mainland optionsOffshore
Ajman Offshore, Dubai (IFZA) Offshore and RAK ICC — for holding companies, international trade and owning assets across borders. No office, no visas, no UAE trading.
Offshore optionsLive prices
Free zone packages, straight from our price list
Every figure below is read live from the GoldenKey CRM — what you see is what we quote.
From application to bank account
How it works
Four clear steps. You always know where your file is.
Structure and name
We choose the right zone or emirate for your activity, reserve the trade name and confirm the written price.
Owner documents
Passport, proof of address and a short business summary. We prepare every form and application.
Licence and visas
Licence issued, establishment card processed, residence visas, medical and Emirates ID handled by our PRO team.
Bank account
We prepare the bank file and introduce you to the right bank — in the UAE or abroad.
GK AI Business Assistant
Ask anything about your setup — in 4 languages
Tell GK AI about your business and it suggests the right licence, the best zone and the current cost. It also finds your activity among 12,900+ UAE business activities.
- Trade licence included
- 2 residence visas
- Company name reservation
- Bank account introduction
Our promise
Why founders choose GoldenKey
Written prices
Every government fee itemised before you pay. The number never changes after you say yes.
One consultant
The same person from your first call to your bank account. No call centres, no hand-offs.
Honest advice
We tell you when a cheaper zone will cost you more in year two — even when it costs us.
Inside Ajman Free Zone
Our head office sits in the zone, so applications are walked in the same day.
20+ years, 14 free zones
Registered agent with 14 free zones and every mainland authority.
100+ nationalities
English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu — and bank files that match your passport.
Guides
Start with the right information
Cost guides, step-by-step setup guides and comparisons — written by our consultants.
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Questions
Common questions
How long does it take to get a UAE business licence?
Most free zone licences are issued within 1–4 working days once your documents are complete. Mainland licences take 3–7 working days. Residence visas follow in 5–10 working days each.
What is the cheapest way to start a company in the UAE?
A free zone licence without visas is the lowest entry point — currently from AED 4,888. We compare free zone, mainland and offshore on your real year-one and year-two cost, not only the headline price.
Can I own 100% of my UAE company?
Yes. Free zone companies are 100% foreign-owned, and most mainland activities now allow full foreign ownership as well.
Do you help with the bank account?
Yes. We prepare the bank file, match your profile to the right bank and sit with you at the introduction. Bank account assistance is included or quoted in writing with your package.
Are your prices fixed?
Every quotation is in writing with government fees itemised. Prices on this website are read live from our price list and confirmed before you pay.
Get your business licence in just 60 minutes
Written prices, one consultant from first call to bank account, honest advice.