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Corporate Formation & PRO Services Catalogue
Business Setup & Licensing
Mainland, Freezone & Offshore company formation with 100% foreign ownership and expedited trade license issuance.
Corporate PRO & Government Liaison
Dedicated government liaison across MoHRE, ICP, TAMM, GDRFA, and municipality departments.
UAE Golden Visa Services (10-Year)
Nomination, VIP medical screening, and 10-year residency visa processing for investors, executives, and property owners.
Investor, Partner & Employment Visas
Complete lifecycle processing for investor visas, partner visas, employee quotas, and dependent family visas.
Corporate Tax & VAT Registration
FTA registration, Tax Registration Number (TRN) issuance, corporate tax compliance, and 0% Free Zone qualifying advice.
MoHRE Labour File & Quota Management
Establishment labor file opening, electronic work permits, quota expansions, and Wage Protection System (WPS) setup.
Administrative & Business Center Solutions
Flexi-desks, physical corporate suites, Ejari attestation, and registered office addresses in Abu Dhabi & Dubai.
Real Estate & Lease Coordination
Commercial lease negotiation, Tawtheeq/Ejari verification, and municipality zoning clearances for retail and warehousing.
ICP / Immigration & Emirates ID Services
Smart services portal management, establishment immigration card, entry permit processing, and urgent ID replacement.
Ongoing Corporate PRO Retainer
Dedicated outsourced PRO retainers for established firms, ensuring zero missed renewals and automated compliance.
Digital & Corporate Systems Integration
Corporate web development, e-commerce payment gateways, custom ERP/CRM setups, and automated invoicing tools.
The 3-Step Setup Journey:
From Concept to Operational Entity
A frictionless, fintech-grade progression engineered to eliminate bureaucratic latency and deliver your active commercial license, residence visas, and corporate bank account in record time.
Jurisdiction & License Structuring
Selection of optimal legal form, trade name reservation with ADDED or DED, and structuring Memorandum of Association (MoA) for 100% foreign ownership.
Document Clearance & Corporate PRO
Executing all government ministry filings through TAMM, MoHRE, and ICP smart portals with full digital clearance and quota allocations.
Digital Brand Launch & Banking
VIP residency visa stamping, corporate bank account onboarding, and simultaneous deployment of your fintech-grade digital presence.
Jurisdiction & License Structuring
Selection of optimal legal form, trade name reservation with ADDED or DED, and structuring Memorandum of Association (MoA) for 100% foreign ownership.
All submissions are executed directly via governmental API connections with zero intermediary delays.
Mainland vs. Free Zone
Jurisdiction Decision Engine
Comprehensive comparison of mainland & free zone corporate structuring costs and statutory timelines in 2026.
| Jurisdiction & Authority | Type / City | Base Fee (AED) | Foreign Ownership | Turnaround | Corporate Tax | Direct Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abu Dhabi Mainland (ADDED) Commercial Trading, General Contracting, Engineering, Retail | Mainland · Abu Dhabi | Request a quotation | Subject to activity approval | Confirmed after case review | 9% standard (0% under AED 375k) | |
Dubai Mainland (DED) Import/Export, Hospitality, Consultancy, Luxury Services | Mainland · Dubai | Request a quotation | Subject to activity approval | Confirmed after case review | 9% standard (0% under AED 375k) | |
Meydan Free Zone International Tech, Investment Advisers, Media & Marketing | Free Zone · Dubai | Request a quotation | 100% Foreign Owned | Confirmed after case review | 0% on qualifying income, subject to qualifying conditions | |
IFZA Dubai Digital Agencies, Software Dev, E-Commerce, Global Consulting | Free Zone · Dubai | Request a quotation | 100% Foreign Owned | Confirmed after case review | 0% on qualifying income, subject to qualifying conditions | |
Masdar City Free Zone AI Research, Clean Energy, BioTech, DeepTech Startups | Free Zone · Abu Dhabi | Request a quotation | 100% Foreign Owned | Confirmed after case review | Tax treatment depends on qualifying conditions and income | |
Ajman Free Zone Solo Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Dropshippers, New Founders | Free Zone · Ajman | Request a quotation | 100% Foreign Owned | Confirmed after case review | 0% on qualifying income, subject to qualifying conditions |
Abu Dhabi Mainland (ADDED)
Commercial Trading, General Contracting, Engineering, Retail
Dubai Mainland (DED)
Import/Export, Hospitality, Consultancy, Luxury Services
Meydan Free Zone
International Tech, Investment Advisers, Media & Marketing
IFZA Dubai
Digital Agencies, Software Dev, E-Commerce, Global Consulting
Masdar City Free Zone
AI Research, Clean Energy, BioTech, DeepTech Startups
Ajman Free Zone
Solo Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Dropshippers, New Founders
Application Support for
Authorities & Banks
We assist with application requirements for the relevant authorities and banks. Decisions remain with each authority or institution.
Meydan Free Zone
Located at the heart of Dubai near Downtown, offering 100% digital setup, 1,500+ commercial activities, and bank application guidance.
IFZA Dubai
The UAE’s most flexible free zone allowing multi-activity combination under a single license with cost-effective visa allocations.
Masdar City Free Zone
Abu Dhabi’s premier sustainable tech cluster, offering zero import tariffs, fast-track ADDED dual licensing, and proximity to Abu Dhabi Airport.
Ajman Free Zone
The most economical jurisdiction in the UAE for budget-conscious entrepreneurs, freelance permits, and import/export trading companies.
The Strategic Advisory Force Behind
500+ UAE Commercial Success Stories
Expedia Business and Services L.L.C is a licensed regulatory consultancy accredited by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), headquartered at Haibu, Level 1, Abu Dhabi Mall. We unite statutory legal governance with enterprise full-stack software engineering to accelerate commercial growth across the UAE.
Government-Licensed Legal Entity
Officially registered and authorized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), integrated directly with the TAMM government ecosystem.
4 Tier-1 Free Zone Channel Partnerships
Official authorized channel partner providing fast-track trade licensing, premium flexi-desk quotas, and 0% qualifying corporate tax structuring.
12+ Years Regulatory Track Record
Over 500 commercial entities incorporated and 1,200+ investor/employee visas processed with a 99.4% first-time approval rate and zero hidden surcharges.
Sovereign Dual-Engine Architecture
The UAE’s only hybrid corporate house combining statutory trade licensing with bespoke Next.js web engineering, autonomous CRM workflows, and WhatsApp AI bots.
Visit Our Executive Office in Central Abu Dhabi
Located at Haibu, Level 1, Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Zahiya, Abu Dhabi. We provide executive meeting spaces, certified PRO legal specialists, and real-time statutory tracking directly via the TAMM governmental network.
Frequently Answered
Regulatory & Setup Inquiries
Direct statutory answers reflecting current 2026 UAE Commercial Companies Law, MoHRE labour codes, and Federal Tax Authority standards.
Many activities allow full foreign ownership. Eligibility and any additional approvals depend on the selected activity and licensing authority. We confirm the requirements before quoting.
Have an unaddressed regulatory query?
Connect directly with certified Expedia PRO specialists on WhatsApp for immediate statutory guidance.
Initiate Your UAE
Corporate Advisory
Connect directly with our senior PRO specialists and formation architects at our Abu Dhabi Mall headquarters or via dedicated instant WhatsApp channel.
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