Company Setup
From the first decision to your first day of trading, RYVEN guides the entire formation process across Free Zone, Offshore and Mainland jurisdictions, with one senior adviser coordinating every step.
Jurisdictions
Free zones offer full foreign ownership within dedicated business communities, each with its own regulator, permitted activities and facilities. We help you select the zone that suits your sector, visa needs and growth plans, from options such as DMCC, Meydan Free Zone and IFZA, to financial centres such as DIFC and ADGM where appropriate.
Zones are named as examples only. The right choice depends on your activities and objectives.
Offshore companies are typically used for holding assets, international trade and structuring rather than operating within the UAE. We advise on registries such as JAFZA Offshore and RAK ICC and coordinate incorporation, registered agent requirements and ongoing compliance.
A mainland company licensed in Dubai through the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) can trade directly across the UAE market and contract with a wide range of clients. We manage activity selection, approvals, trade name reservation and licensing from start to finish.
What's included
A complete formation service, delivered with licensed partners where regulation requires.
Jurisdiction and business activity selectionTrade name reservationLicensing and initial approvalsMemorandum and Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)Corporate bank account introductionInvestor and employee visas, and Emirates IDOffice solutions and EjariVAT and Corporate Tax registrationPRO and government liaison servicesConcierge process
A private consultation on your activities, ownership and plans.
A clear proposal on jurisdiction, structure and costs.
Documents, approvals and licensing handled on your behalf.
Banking introductions, visas, tax registrations and ongoing support.
FAQ
It depends on where your clients are, the activities you need, your visa requirements and how you plan to grow. We walk you through the trade-offs before you commit.
Free zone and offshore companies allow full foreign ownership, and many mainland activities now do too. We confirm the position for your specific activities.
Much of the process can be handled remotely. Certain steps, such as visa medicals and biometrics, require your presence; we plan these around your schedule.
We prepare your file and introduce you to suitable banks. Account opening decisions rest with each bank and its compliance review.
Timelines vary by jurisdiction, activity and approvals required. We set realistic expectations at the outset and keep you informed throughout.
Tell us where you are and where you want to be. A senior adviser will respond personally.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates