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Business Setup Services in Dubai & the UAE

Everything your business needs under one roof: from your first trade licence and visas to corporate banking, tax and ongoing compliance.

8 Specialist Services

Business setup services in Dubai, from licence to bank account

Whether you are launching a Free Zone start-up, expanding onto the Dubai Mainland or structuring an offshore holding company, First Base brings every step together with one dedicated team, one clear quote and one point of contact.

Trade License Assistance — First Base

Trade License Assistance

We match your business activity to the right licence type and jurisdiction, then handle trade-name reservation, initial approval, legal documents and licence issuance, so you can start trading in Dubai and the UAE without delays.

MainlandFree ZoneOffshore
What's included
  • Activity & jurisdiction selection
  • Trade name reservation
  • Initial approval & MOA drafting
  • Licence issuance & renewals
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Banking Consultancy — First Base

Banking Consultancy

UAE banks assess every company differently. We shortlist banks that suit your activity, turnover and shareholder profile, and prepare a compliance-ready application that gives you the best chance of a smooth approval.

Bank SelectionAccount Structuring
What's included
  • Bank shortlisting for your profile
  • KYC & compliance document pack
  • Account structure advice
  • Ongoing banking guidance
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VAT & Tax Consultancy — First Base

VAT & Tax Consultancy

From VAT registration and returns to UAE corporate tax registration and filings, our advisors keep your company compliant with Federal Tax Authority requirements and help you plan for tax efficiency.

VAT FilingCorporate TaxAdvisory
What's included
  • VAT registration & returns
  • Corporate tax registration
  • Compliance health-checks
  • Free zone tax guidance
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Golden Visa — First Base

Golden Visa

The UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency for eligible investors, business owners and talent. We assess your eligibility, prepare your file and manage the application through to approval, including your family members.

10-Year VisaInvestorsEntrepreneurs
What's included
  • Eligibility assessment
  • Document preparation
  • Application submission & tracking
  • Family sponsorship support
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Local Sponsorship & Nominee Services — First Base

Local Sponsorship & Nominee Services

For activities that still require a UAE national partner or service agent, we arrange trusted sponsorship and nominee structures with clear agreements that protect your ownership and control.

Local SponsorNomineeCompliance
What's included
  • Local service agent arrangements
  • Protective legal agreements
  • Transparent annual fees
  • Ongoing compliance support
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Visa & Immigration Support — First Base

Visa & Immigration Support

We manage the full UAE residence visa journey: entry permit, status change, medical test, Emirates ID and residence visa issuance, for investors, partners, employees and dependents.

Investor VisasEmployee VisasFamily Visas
What's included
  • Investor & partner visas
  • Employee visas & work permits
  • Family & dependent visas
  • Medical test & Emirates ID
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Business Centre Solutions — First Base

Business Centre Solutions

Every UAE company needs a registered address. We source flexi-desks, serviced offices and Ejari-compliant workspaces that satisfy your licence requirements and fit your budget as you grow.

Office SpaceBusiness AddressFlexi Desk
What's included
  • Flexi-desk packages
  • Serviced & private offices
  • Ejari-compliant addresses
  • Meeting-room access
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Bank Account Opening Support — First Base

Bank Account Opening Support

We prepare your application, coordinate with the bank and follow up at every stage, helping you open a UAE corporate and personal bank account with far less back-and-forth.

Corporate AccountPersonal Account
What's included
  • Corporate & personal accounts
  • Application preparation
  • Bank meeting coordination
  • Follow-up until activation
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Why First Base

A single partner for your entire UAE setup

We combine local regulatory know-how with a transparent, founder-friendly process, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.

15+ years of expertise

Hands-on experience with Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore authorities across every Emirate.

Transparent pricing

An itemised quote covering government fees, licence costs and our service fee, with no hidden charges.

Fast turnaround

Most business setups are completed within 5 to 10 working days once documents are ready.

One dedicated advisor

A single point of contact from your first consultation to your licence, visas and bank account.

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