Dubai · United Arab Emirates

Build your legacy in the UAE, with advisors who stay.

Company formation, licensing, banking and tax compliance, planned as one structure and delivered by one accountable team.

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UAE authorities

Government bodies we work with

Who we are

A considered approach to setting up in the Emirates

Legacy Global Advisory guides founders, investors and families through every decision that sits behind a UAE trade licence, and stays with them long after it is issued.

We begin with your commercial plan, not a package. The result is a structure that banks understand, regulators accept and you can explain to your own board.

One accountable advisor: A single point of contact from first call to licence renewal.
Written cost schedules: Government fees and our fees listed separately, before you commit.
Structures that last: Set up for banking, tax and succession, not only for day one.

About Our Firm

Emirates, each with its own licensing authority: 7
Free zones to choose between: 40+
Foreign ownership for most mainland activities: 100%
Corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000: 9%

Mainland Company Formation

A DET or emirate-level licence to sell anywhere in the UAE, take premises in any commercial district and tender for government work.

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Free Zone Company Formation

Full ownership in one of 40+ zones, matched to your activity, visa needs and budget, often incorporated remotely in days.

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Offshore Company Formation

A holding or international trading vehicle in RAK ICC, JAFZA or Ajman, structured for privacy and succession.

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What we do

Six services, one advisor

From the first licence to the first tax return, every part of your UAE setup is planned together and handled by the same team.

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Corporate Banking

A bank-ready file, the right bank for your activity and nationality, and follow-up until your account is active.

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Corporate Tax & VAT

Federal Tax Authority registration, returns and records for UAE corporate tax and VAT, filed on time every period.

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PRO Services

Our government liaison team handles immigration, labour and licensing transactions and tracks every renewal date.

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Company setup

Three routes into the UAE market

Each jurisdiction serves a different kind of business. We help you choose on the facts, then handle the formation end to end.

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Mainland

A licence from an emirate's economic department, with the right to trade anywhere in the UAE.

STARTING FROMAED 18,500

Trade anywhere in the UAE without a distributor
Eligible for government and semi-government contracts
No restriction on office location within the emirate

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Free Zone

Full ownership, simple setup and a choice of more than forty zones across the Emirates.

STARTING FROMAED 12,500

100% foreign ownership
Full repatriation of capital and profits
Exemption from customs duties within the zone

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Offshore

An international company for holding assets, owning shares and trading outside the UAE.

STARTING FROMAED 9,500

100% foreign ownership
No physical office required
Confidential register of shareholders

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Where you can register

Dubai · MainlandDubai Company FormationTrading, retail, services and government contracts

Dubai · Free ZoneDMCC Free ZoneCommodities, general trading, crypto and professional services

Fujairah · Free ZoneIFZAConsultancy, trading and holding companies at competitive cost

Sharjah · Free ZoneSharjah Media City (Shams)Media, creative, e-commerce, consultancy and freelancers

Ras Al Khaimah · Free ZoneRAK Economic Zone (RAKEZ)Industrial, trading, e-commerce and budget-conscious startups

Ras Al Khaimah · OffshoreRAK Offshore (RAK ICC)International holding, asset protection and succession planning

How we work

From first call to first invoice

Four stages, one advisor, and a written plan at every step.

01
Consultation
A free call to understand your activity, customers, visa needs and budget.
02
Structure & quote
We recommend a jurisdiction and send an itemised, written quote.
03
Licence & visas
Approvals, licence, establishment card and residence visas, handled for you.
04
Bank & compliance
Corporate account, VAT and corporate tax registration, renewals tracked.

Our expertise

Depth where it matters

Licence activity, legal form, office type and visa quota all interact. A choice that looks cheaper at incorporation can cost far more when you open a bank account or file your first tax return.

Our Expertise

Jurisdiction strategy

Mainland, free zone or offshore — and which authority within each. We compare the options against your customers, team and tax profile.

Regulated & special approvals

Activities needing external approval — healthcare, education, food, real estate, media and more — coordinated with the relevant regulator.

Banking readiness

Most account delays come from an incomplete file. We prepare business plans, source-of-funds evidence and KYC packs that answer the bank's questions in advance.

Tax & compliance

Corporate tax, VAT, UBO and AML obligations mapped at the outset, so compliance is part of the structure and not an afterthought.

Residency

Visas & the 10-year Golden Visa

From your first investor visa to long-term residency for your family, we prepare each file, book every appointment and track renewals for you.

Investor, partner and employment visas
Family sponsorship and domestic staff
Golden Visa eligibility review before any fee

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10-year Golden Visa

Global Mobility

The 10 Year USA Visa

One well-prepared B1/B2 application can open a decade of business trips, family visits and holidays in the United States. We prepare your DS-160, organise your documents and coach you for the interview.