From jurisdiction advice, licensing & corporate structuring, to bank accounts and visas—StartIQ does it all.
StartIQ gives you access to 10,000+ business activities in the UAE, covering commercial, professional, media, and freelance categories. We help you choose the right activity so your trade license fits your business goals from day one.
With StartIQ, every step of your UAE business setup — from licenses and visas to banking and accounting — is handled seamlessly. You bring the idea; we manage the paperwork.
With more than 50 UAE jurisdictions, choosing the right one for your business can be complex. . StartIQ recommends the most suitable trade license and legal structure tailored to your business goals. Our expert guidance ensures your business formation is fast, efficient, and compliant.
With more than 50 UAE jurisdictions, choosing the right one for your business can be complex. . StartIQ recommends the most suitable trade license and legal structure tailored to your business goals. Our expert guidance ensures your business formation is fast, efficient, and compliant.
Share your business idea and goals with our experts.
Pick the right commercial, professional, industrial, media, or freelance activity.
Decide between mainland, free zone, or offshore for optimal setup.
We handle licenses, approvals, visas, and banking paperwork.
Receive your trade license, open accounts, and start operations smoothly.
Comprehensive support for acquiring trade licenses in the UAE, customized to suit your business type and goals.
Step-by-step guidance to secure trade licenses in Saudi Arabia, aligned with local regulations and your business plans.
Hassle-free assistance with UAE visa processing and Emirates ID registration for you and your employees.
Expert help establishing offshore holding companies in the Cayman Islands or BVI for asset protection and tax efficiency.
Support opening corporate bank accounts in the UAE, ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance.
Tailored health insurance solutions that meet UAE’s mandatory requirements and protect your team’s well-being.
Reliable accounting and bookkeeping services to keep your UAE business compliant, transparent, and audit-ready.
Professional assistance with UAE VAT and corporate tax registration to ensure full compliance and smooth operations.
Streamlined recruitment support to help you find, hire, and onboard the right talent for your UAE business.
The timeline depends on the jurisdiction (Mainland, Free Zone, or Offshore) and the type of business activity. Most company setups take 24 hours to 7 business days. Some Free Zones can issue a license on the same day.
Costs start from AED 5,500 and vary based on the jurisdiction, business activity, visa requirements, and office type. StartIQ helps you choose the most affordable option.
Choose a jurisdiction, select your activity, submit documents, obtain approvals, receive your trade license, then complete visa processing and bank account opening with StartIQ’s support.
Mainland companies may require a local partner for specific activities. Most Free Zones offer 100% foreign ownership, meaning no sponsor is needed for setup.
Yes. Business owners and employees can obtain Investor or Employment visas through their company, and then sponsor family members after receiving residency.
Mainland allows UAE-wide trade, Free Zones offer 100% ownership with fast setup, and Offshore companies operate internationally without conducting business inside the UAE.
