2. Choose your business category *Your business category will help determine which jurisdiction, trade licence and business activity will apply to your company.

3. Choose your business activity*Choose the business activity that you would like to carry out in the UAE. Aside from helping you identify the location and licence that best suit your company, this will also help you get a better estimate of the cost of your company setup.

4. What is your main reason for setting up a company in the UAE? *This will help us determine the potential type of company structure you will need for your company.

5. Do you have a business plan? *A business plan is required by banks and some free zones when establishing your company and opening a business bank account. If you don't have one, we can help.

6. How many owners/shareholders will your company have? *The number of owners/shareholders your company will have can help in identifying the most suitable legal structure for your company, as well as the number of residence visas you will require.

6. How many residence visas will you need? *In addition to residence visas for your shareholders, you can apply for residence visas for your employees and family members.

7. Will you also require visas for your dependants? *Dependants include your family members, nanny or other household staff you may personally employ.

9. What type of office space do you need? *Depending on the nature of your business, will you need a flexi-desk, a co-working space or an entire office space? This is an important factor in calculating your total setup cost.

11. Choose your preferred jurisdiction *This will have the biggest impact on your final proposal, but is also required based on your choice of activity and whether you need to be based in the mainland or not.

12. Annual turnover *What is the current or forecasted annual turnover for your business in the next 12 months?

13. Have you got a quote already? *If you have already made some inquiries about your business setup in the UAE, please let us know. We have a ‘beat any equivalent offer’ policy and we will be able to inform you of the best possible price.

17. Where would you like us to send your business setup estimate test? *We will take into account all the information you’ve provided to give you a clear estimate of your business setup.