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Business Setup in Dubai

Launch Your Company — Mainland or Free Zone — the Right Way

Start your UAE business journey with confidence — Chart Online offers end-to-end business setup support for both mainland and free-zone entities. We take care of all regulatory, licensing, and compliance aspects so you can focus on building your business.

Why Choose Dubai — and Chart Online

Dubai continues to rank among the world’s most business-friendly hubs, offering access to a thriving economy, expansive global trade networks, and competitive company-formation options.

With Chart Online, you get:

  • Expert guidance on jurisdiction selection (Mainland vs Free Zone) to match your business model and growth ambitions. 

  • Smooth, reliable process from trade name approval to licence issuance, visa support, and bank-account setup. 

  • Compliance-ready setup including accounting, tax registration (VAT / Corporate Tax), and ongoing advisory services — all under one roof.

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What We Do — Our Business Setup Services

We manage every stage of company formation so you don’t have to worry about paperwork, bureaucracy, or compliance details:

Jurisdiction and structure advisory

Helping you choose between free zone, mainland or offshore setups based on your business activity and long term plans

Helping you choose between free zone, mainland or offshore setups based on your business activity and long term plans

Business activity and licence application

From selecting suitable business activity to obtaining trade licence and registration approvals

Trade name registration and legal setup

Securing trade name approval and preparing necessary legal documents where required

Visa and PRO services

Assistance with residency visas, employee visas, immigration and government related document processing for shareholders and staff

Corporate bank account setup

Guiding and assisting you to open corporate bank accounts smoothly as part of the setup process

Ongoing compliance and support

Including accounting, VAT and corporate tax registration and filings, bookkeeping and ongoing regulatory compliance

Our Business Setup Process

1. Initial consultation and planning

We assess your business goals, activities and ownership structure

3. Company incorporation and licence issuance

Your business is registered and your trade licence is issued

5. Compliance integration

We complete VAT and corporate tax registration and accounting setup

2. Document preparation and approvals

We handle trade name reservation, licensing and legal paperwork

4. Bank account opening and operational setup

We assist with corporate bank account setup and business readiness

6. Ongoing support and advisory

Support with renewals, filings and regulatory compliance

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