Advisory service
Company setup & formation
We help you choose the right UAE structure, file the trade licence, and get a bank account introduction. End to end.
A TRUVIS advisory engagement, separate from the Business Presence Platform.
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Company setup and visa work are separate advisory engagements. The Business Presence Platform manages your office and operational presence once the company exists, or runs alongside while you form it. See presence services →
Structures
Pick the right UAE company structure
DED licensed
Mainland LLC
Full UAE market access. You can trade with any UAE entity and bid on government contracts. Licensed by DED Dubai or the relevant emirate authority.
- Full UAE market access
- Government contract eligibility
- Multiple visa quotas
- 100% foreign ownership in most sectors
50+ options
Free zone
100% foreign ownership and a wide range of industry-specific zones: DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, JAFZA, and many more.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Tax benefits and exemptions
- Industry-specific zones
- Faster incorporation
International structure
Offshore / holding
For international holding structures, asset protection, and regional IP. RAK ICC and ADGM are the main offshore jurisdictions.
- Asset protection structure
- Regional IP holding
- Tax-efficient holding
- No UAE trade licence required
Advisory scope
What is in the company-setup advisory
- Trade licence application
- Company documentation preparation
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Visa quota setup
- Bank introduction letter
- Registered address coordination
- Authority liaison and submission
- Post-incorporation support
Typical timelines
Residency
Visa & residency advisory
We coordinate UAE residency visas alongside company setup, or on their own.
Investor visa
2 to 3 year residency for shareholders and directors.
Employment visa
Work permits and residency for employees under your company licence.
Dependent visa
Residence visas for the spouse and children of UAE visa holders.
Golden visa
5 or 10-year long-term residency for qualifying investors and professionals.
Banking
Banking support and introductions
Bank introduction letter
An official TRUVIS letter confirming your company credentials. Accepted by UAE banks.
KYC documentation
We help you compile the Know-Your-Customer pack the bank will ask for.
Account opening coordination
Introductions to our banking network: ADCB, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, FAB.
Ready to set up your UAE company?
Book a free consultation. We will walk through the structures, costs, and timeline for your specific case.