Entirely in your hands
100% foreign ownership. Your IFZA company does not require a local shareholder.
DIE GEISSENS REAL ESTATE × BUSINESS SETUP
New ideas.New horizons.Dubai.
Your company in Dubai. From your first idea to your IFZA licence — personally supported by our team.
COMPANY FORMATION / IFZA DUBAIExplore
01 / A PLACE FOR YOUR PLANS
Think bigger.
Start with clarity.
Perhaps you are ready to grow internationally. Perhaps something entirely new is taking shape. IFZA in Dubai Silicon Oasis makes room for both. We help turn your business idea into a suitable company structure.
International by design
A Dubai base for permitted services, trading activities and the expansion of established businesses.
Flexible from the start
Activities, visas and workspace planned around your business. Incorporation can generally be completed remotely.
A new location starts with a good decision.
02 / YOUR BUSINESS SETS THE DIRECTION
Your idea.
The right licence.
We start with your business model: your services, your customers and the markets you want to reach.
Professional License
Make your expertise your business.
For consultancy, digital services and other permitted professional activities. Together we define your services and select the licence activities that fit.
Discuss my plans
Commercial License
New markets. New possibilities.
For trading in permitted goods. We discuss product categories, sales channels, imports and exports to identify the appropriate licence activities.
Discuss my plans
Branch
Take your company further.
Already running a company and considering a Dubai branch? We align the structure and supporting documents with your existing business.
Discuss my plansActivities and combinations require approval. Regulated activities and business in the UAE mainland may need additional permissions, which we review in advance.
03 / FROM IDEA TO LICENCE
A clear path.
Taken together.
Focus on your business. We bring structure to the steps ahead.
Discuss your business- 01
We listen.
Your business model, shareholders, markets and visa requirements: together we establish what you have in mind.
- 02
Your proposal takes shape.
A tailored scope covering your licence, workspace, agreed additional services and separately stated renewal costs.
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Everything is prepared.
We help assemble identity documents, ownership information and the required company records.
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Your application moves forward.
Documents are submitted. We coordinate the necessary checks and any questions from the authorities with you.
- 05
You sign digitally.
The required company documents, including the memorandum and articles of association, are signed electronically.
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Your company is ready to begin.
Once approved, you receive your licence and incorporation documents. We plan the next steps together.
Timing depends on complete documentation and authority checks. Visas and bank accounts have their own requirements and schedules.
04 / BEYOND INCORPORATION
Arrive.
And move forward.
Residence & Emirates ID
We plan your visa requirements and next steps. Medical testing and biometrics require appointments in person in the UAE.
Your business bank account
We help you prepare. The bank reviews your company, its owners and its business model and makes its own account-opening decision.
Your workspace
A flexible desk or your own office: we align your workspace with your activity and selected package.
Your ongoing organisation
Licence renewals, bookkeeping and tax registration belong in your plan from day one. Specialist questions should be reviewed with qualified advisers.
CARMEN & ROBERT GEISS / DIE GEISSENS REAL ESTATE
05 / DIE GEISSENS REAL ESTATE
You have the idea.
We support your start.
Dubai is more than a location to us. It is home. At Die Geissens Real Estate, we help people bring their Dubai plans to life — including starting their own company.
You speak with our team. You receive a clear proposal. And you know which step comes next. Personal, direct and built around your plans.
Carmen & Robert Geissand the team at Die Geissens Real Estate
More about usYOUR DUBAI BUSINESS, ON PAPER
Fresh perspectives.
Page by page.
Our brochure walks you through the options, process and preparation for your IFZA company. Take your time. Make an informed decision.
12 pages · PDF · Edition 01 / 2026
The German edition is currently available. English, French and Russian editions will follow.
GOOD TO KNOW
Your questions.
Clear answers.
01Do I need to travel to Dubai to incorporate?
Company formation can generally be completed remotely. Residence procedures require appointments such as medical testing and Emirates ID biometrics. Banks may also request a personal meeting. We plan these steps separately.
02What will my company formation cost?
It depends on the licence, activities, shareholders, visas and additional services. Your personal proposal sets out the agreed items and annual renewal separately, so you can compare the actual scope.
03How long does incorporation take?
The schedule depends on complete documents, your activity and authority checks. After our first discussion, we can assess your process more closely. Visas and account opening follow their own timelines.
04Which documents do I need?
Generally passport copies, digital passport photographs and information on shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners (UBO). UAE residents also provide their Emirates ID and visa. Corporate shareholders need additional registry and company documents.
05Can I combine business activities?
Depending on eligibility, several activities may be combined under one licence. We review your specific selection and any additional approvals before the application.
06Is a free zone company automatically tax free?
No. Qualifying Free Zone Person status and 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income are subject to conditions. Free zone companies also have registration and other compliance obligations. Ask a qualified tax adviser to review your circumstances.
07Can an IFZA company operate in the UAE mainland?
Market access depends on your activity and the applicable permissions. A free zone licence does not automatically permit every mainland activity. We clarify your intended scope before incorporation.
08Are visas and bank accounts guaranteed?
The authorities decide on visas, and each bank decides on account opening after its own review. We support preparation and coordination. A company or visa alone does not determine your personal tax residence.
Further reading from official sources
YOUR NEXT STEP
What do you
have in mind?
An idea is enough to begin. Tell us about it — we will discuss the right start in Dubai with you.
DUBAI / EMIRATES TOWERS41st Floor · Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, United Arab Emirates