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Register your company in the UAE with Commenda. Easy incorporation, compliance filings, corporate bank account opening and more.
Expanding to the UAE? We make it as easy as clicking a button (promise)
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Let us handle the setup while you focus on growing your business. From registering your entity to obtaining a UAE corporate bank account, we do it all. Starting from $3,800
Our customers get access to compliance calendars and dashboards to manage it all.
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But in truth, we do the boring parts for you. Our experts navigate the complexities of UAE tax and corporate filings, so you can focus on running the show.
Business-friendly judicial system & experienced judges
Higher Franchise Taxes compared to other states.
Advanced & clear corporate statutes.
Strict laws about annual reports and mandatory fees.
Increased privacy compared to other regions.
Compliance may be more complex than other states.
High investor appeal, being the preferred location.
No incentives for businesses without a physical presence
Offers over 20,000 business options
Relatively high renewal fees
Zero corporate income tax & personal income tax
Limited appeal for investors, may affect fundraising
Minimal corporate reporting requirements
Unlike Delaware, Wyoming lacks specialized business courts.
Cost effective due to zero franchise tax & lower fees.
Limited availability of experienced corporate law firms.
Strong asset protection laws for entities.
Lower credibility for businesses, compared to Delaware.
Offers virtual office solutions
Limited infrastructure for large-scale operations
No corporate income tax & personal income tax
High sales and property taxes push up operational costs
Economic incentives & grants from the state.
More complex reporting requirements compared to Wyoming
Skilled workforce due to a growing business environment
Less favorable among investors compared to Delaware
Texas gives access to a large and growing market
May have some limitations on remote businesses.
Extensive warehousing and industrial facilities
Renewal fees and lease costs can be significant
Affordable setup costs and flexible licensing
Focus primarily on media and creative industries
Fewer business activity options outside media
Fewer business activity options outside media
Allows home-based business activities
Allows home-based business activities
Quick setup process (within days)
Limited infrastructure for large enterprises
Attractive for startups and freelancers
Farther from Dubai’s central business districts
Tailored for IT, software, and tech companies
Higher operating costs due to premium location
Hub for networking with global tech giants
Limited to specific industry activities
Access to cutting-edge infrastructure
Office space is mandatory, increasing costs
Vibrant tech and innovation ecosystem
Competitive environment for smaller players
World-class amenities and services
Not ideal for non-tech companies
Central location in Dubai, easily accessible
Higher cost of setup and operation
Focused ecosystem for commodities, trade, and tech
Stringent compliance and reporting requirements
Access to global markets and networking opportunities
Limited flexibility in business activities
State-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities
Licensing process can be time-consuming
Offers over 20,000 business options
Relatively high renewal fees
Cost-effective setup and maintenance
Limited focus on industry-specific ecosystems.
Flexible licensing options across multiple sectors
Fewer industry-specific networking opportunities
No physical presence required for certain activities
Focus is more on SMEs, less for large corporations
Fast and straightforward company registration
Less central location compared to Dubai free zones
Offers virtual office solutions
Limited infrastructure for large-scale operations
Proximity to Jebel Ali Port and Dubai Intl Airport
High initial setup costs
Ideal for logistics, trading, and manufacturing
Requires physical office space
Strong infrastructure for large-scale operations
May require investment in infrastructure and warehousing
Zero corporate tax and no currency restrictions
Limited focus on tech or media industries
Extensive warehousing and industrial facilities
Renewal fees and lease costs can be significant
Affordable setup costs and flexible licensing
Focus primarily on media and creative industries
100% foreign ownership with minimal documentation
Fewer business activity options outside media
Allows home-based business activities
Less prestigious compared to Dubai free zones
Quick setup process (within days)
Limited infrastructure for large enterprises
Attractive for startups and freelancers
Farther from Dubai’s central business districts
Tailored for IT, software, and tech companies
Higher operating costs due to premium location
Hub for networking with global tech giants
Limited to specific industry activities
Access to cutting-edge infrastructure
Office space is mandatory, increasing costs
Vibrant tech and innovation ecosystem
Competitive environment for smaller players
World-class amenities and services
Not ideal for non-tech companies
A common choice for its easy set up and favorable structure, the Free Zone Company allows 100% foreign ownership with various incentives and tax benefits.
A common choice for its easy set up and favorable structure, the Free Zone Company allows 100% foreign ownership with various incentives and tax benefits.
Commenda helps you start your business in the United Arab Emirates from anywhere in the world, sitting right at your desk. This starts with incorporating your company at the click of a button. We also support you with compliance filings, corporate bank account opening and more.
Features
Freezone Company
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Ownership
100% foreign ownership allowed
Requires 51% local ownership
Raising Capital
Limited to initial contributions; ideal for foreign investments.
Flexible, ideal for local + foreign partnerships.
Preferred for
Businesses focusing on international markets
Businesses targeting the UAE mainland market.
Compliance
Moderate compliance requirements (varies by freezone).
Higher compliance requirements due to mainland regulations
Taxation
Corporate tax exemptions for specific durations.
Subject to UAE corporate tax policies (starting 2023).
Liability Protection
Limited to the capital invested.
Limited to the capital invested.
We choose and reserve a company name for your business, as per the UAE’s norms.
Secure an office space or flexi-desk (shared workspace) in the freezone to proceed with incorporation.
We submit your registration application to the govt, with all the required documents.
Last, we consult and help open a corporate bank account in the UAE for your business.
June 30, 2025
Free zone companies engaged in “Relevant Activities” are required to submit an ESR notification. The notification confirms whether the company undertakes relevant activities & maintains adequate economic substance, including staff, office space, and operational expenses.
June 30, 2025
All UAE companies must disclose their Ultimate Beneficial Owners (individuals with significant ownership) annually. Companies must confirm their UBO details and submit updates of any changes.
March 31 - June 30, 2025 (varies)
Companies must submit audited financial statements prepared by a registered audit firm to the respective free zone authority. The audit report provides insights into the company’s financial health and ensures compliance with financial regulations.
June 30, 2025
The renewal of a business license is a mandatory annual compliance requirement for all free zone companies. It involves submitting the necessary documents, including proof of UBO declaration and financial audit (if applicable), and paying renewal fees.Â
Jan 28, 2025
VAT-registered companies are required to file VAT returns with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The return includes details of taxable supplies, purchases, input tax credit, and the VAT amount payable or refundable. VAT filings are typically quarterly, but may be annual in some cases.
The experience working with Commenda has been nothing short of magical. They deliver on-time with every request and help us demystify and navigate the compliance and legal matters at affordable prices.
Commenda opened our US entity and bank account in 3 days. My co-founder has an F1 visa and I’m from India. We weren’t sure of the right structure for the US entity. Commenda handled the entire process. I love how customer-obsessed their team is!
Commenda's team handles all our global regulatory and compliance needs promptly and seamlessly. This enables our team to focus solely on product development and business growth.
I switched to Commenda because my previous accountants were slow and overcharging me. We love using Commenda for their transparency of work and pricing, their ability to meet deadlines, and the accessibility to ask questions to their compliance experts.
No. Commenda will help you open an entity in any of our available markets 100% remotely – you don’t have to travel anywhere to run a global business.
The Commenda Marketplace hosts all of the services you need to get your business started in a new market.
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You can find everything from accountants and lawyers to banking and payroll platforms.
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Plus, Commenda will source new providers for your business if you can’t find it on the marketplace.
Commenda has a comprehensive vetting process to ensure our accountants are top-notch.
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Commenda Accounting Partners are trained and onboarded to CommendaOS, meaning you can manage your service providers in every country from a single platform.
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When it comes to service providers like accountants, we do the legwork so you can focus on growing your business worldwide.
Global tax, audit, governance, and HR compliance is a complicated issue–there are massive companies dedicated to managing compliance in single markets.
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As a business user, it’s important to see your global footprint to know when it is time to establish a permanent operation in a new market, manage compliance risks, and keep all of your entities in good standing with local governments.
Every US business is by default cross-border: each of the 50 states has its own business registration process, taxes, and regulations.
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Commenda helps your US business monitor your business’ exposure, calculate sales tax, and file year-end taxes in all 50 states.
