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UAE Business Setup Guides & Workbooks

Practical PDF workbooks to plan your UAE company — costs, jurisdiction choice, budgets and launch plans. Enter your details once per guide to download.

Founder workbook 08 · 12 pages

Launch an E-commerce Business in the UAE

Your product-to-licence planner.

Check your product, choose the right licence and plan the steps to start selling online.

Founder workbook 07 · 12 pages

Launch an AI Automation Agency in the UAE

From service idea to setup plan.

Choose a useful problem, pick the right activity and plan the setup for an AI services business.

Founder workbook 06 · 12 pages

From Freelancer to Company Owner

Your UAE setup decision guide.

Know when your needs are changing and when moving from a freelance permit to a company makes sense.

Founder workbook 05 · 12 pages

Can You Start a UAE Business with AED 15,000?

Build your budget before you buy.

Check what a setup price really includes and build a realistic launch budget.

Founder workbook 04 · 12 pages

Which UAE Free Zone Fits Your Business?

A founder's comparison workbook.

Compare free zones side by side with six researched examples and a scoring worksheet.

Founder workbook 03 · 12 pages

Free Zone or Mainland?

Find your fit before you commit.

Start with how your business will work, then build a shortlist of jurisdictions you can explain.

Founder workbook 02 · 12 pages

What Will Your UAE Company Really Cost?

Your first 24 months, explained.

Plan setup, renewal and running costs across your first two years so there are no surprises at renewal.

Business adviser overlooking the Dubai skyline

Compare. Choose. Start.

Know your setup costs before you commit.

Tell us your plans. Request a quote from a matched provider.

No obligation to proceed. The matched provider will contact you.

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