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Business Setup & Startup Services

Company formation across UAE free zones, mainland and offshore jurisdictions, with banking, visa and India entry support.

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What we cover.

Starting a business in the UAE starts with one decision that shapes everything downstream: free zone, mainland or offshore. PNPC Global guides founders and investors through that choice and then executes it — trade licence, registered office, banking and visas — across jurisdictions from JAFZA and DMCC to RAK ICC and Ajman Free Zone. For NRIs and overseas investors, we also handle the India-entry side, structuring FDI-compliant setups under FEMA.

Why PNPC Global

The right structure determines your Corporate Tax exposure, VAT obligations, ownership rules and banking options for years to come. Free zone entities can often access the 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person regime under UAE Corporate Tax, while mainland companies now allow 100% foreign ownership in most activities under the Commercial Companies Law — but each path carries different substance, licensing and reporting requirements that need to be assessed before incorporation, not after.

Business setup in India for NRIs and foreign nationals, structured around FDI and FEMA regulations.

Feasibility studies that pressure-test a business plan before it goes from paper to launch.

Highlights

Popular in Business Setup & Startup Services.

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UAE Free Zone Company Formation across JAFZA, DMCC, DIFC, RAK ICC, Ajman and other zones

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UAE Mainland Company Formation with DED licensing and 100% foreign ownership structuring

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UAE Offshore Company Formation (Ajman Offshore, RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore) for holding and international trading structures

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Registered Agent Services for Offshore Companies, meeting statutory local-agent requirements

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Business Bank Account Opening Support with UAE banks, including KYC and compliance documentation

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Investor & Employee Visa and Immigration Support, including Golden Visa eligibility guidance

Common questions

Business Setup & Startup Services — your questions, answered.

Should I set up in a UAE free zone, mainland or offshore?
It depends on where you'll trade, whether you need a physical office, and your ownership and tax goals. Free zones suit import/export, holding and international services businesses and can qualify for 0% Corporate Tax as a Qualifying Free Zone Person; mainland suits businesses that need to trade directly within the UAE market; offshore suits pure holding and asset-protection structures with no local trading. We assess your activity and objectives before recommending a jurisdiction.
Can foreigners own 100% of a UAE company?
Yes. Free zone companies have always allowed 100% foreign ownership, and mainland companies now permit 100% foreign ownership for most commercial and industrial activities under the UAE Commercial Companies Law reforms, subject to activity-specific exceptions.
How long does UAE company formation take?
Free zone formation can be completed in as little as 1-2 weeks once documents are finalised; mainland formation timelines vary by activity and approvals required from the Department of Economic Development and other authorities. We map out a realistic timeline as part of the initial consultation.
Do I need a UAE bank account before I start operating?
You'll need a corporate bank account to invoice, pay suppliers and run payroll through the Wage Protection System. Account opening involves bank KYC on the company and its shareholders/directors — we prepare the documentation and manage the relationship with the bank to reduce delays.
Can PNPC Global also help with company setup in India?
Yes. For NRIs and foreign investors, we structure India entry under FDI policy and FEMA regulations alongside your UAE setup, so both sides of a cross-border structure are handled by one team.

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