# UAE business setup

Plan the structure, information and practical steps for starting a UAE business.

Your activity, ownership and operating plans shape the setup route and the information an authority may request.

TGA helps organise these decisions and documents, then coordinates the agreed formation steps with the relevant requirements in view.

## What we cover

- [Business structure advisory](business-structure-advisory): Review the activity, ownership and operating model before deciding on a setup route.
- [Company formation planning](company-setup-pro-services): Map the chosen route, key decisions and document sequence.
- [Formation information](company-setup-pro-services): Bring together activity, shareholder, management and contact information for the application.
- [Setup coordination](company-setup-pro-services): Track agreed forms, supporting documents and practical next steps.

[Contact TGA](contact) · [All services](services)

## Additional support

- [Business structure advisory](https://www.tga-uae.com/services/business-setup/business-structure-advisory).
- [Company formation support](https://www.tga-uae.com/services/business-setup/company-setup-pro-services).
- [Mainland & free zone comparison](https://www.tga-uae.com/services/business-setup/company-formation#jurisdiction-comparison).
- [Trade name reservation support](https://www.tga-uae.com/services/business-setup/company-formation#trade-name-reservation).
- [Licence activity selection](https://www.tga-uae.com/services/business-setup/company-formation#licence-activity-selection).
- [Branch setup support](https://www.tga-uae.com/services/business-setup/company-formation#branch-setup).