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Company Formation and Visa Support

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Company Formation, Trade Licences & Visa Services (UAE)

Desert Palm Chartered Certified Accountants and Business Advisors – FZCO

Ready to set up in the UAE but want it to feel simple, clear, and good value? That’s exactly what we do.

At Desert Palm, we help you choose the right setup, secure the correct trade licence, and complete your visas—with friendly guidance, transparent steps, and support whether you’re already in the UAE or applying from abroad.

Set up with confidence (even if you’re starting from scratch)

Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, e-commerce brand, agency, contractor, or scaling business, we’ll help you structure it properly so you can:

  • operate legally from day one

  • avoid expensive rework later

  • open a bank account more smoothly

  • get visas sorted without stress

We keep it straightforward and practical—no confusing jargon.

Where we can register your business

We support company formation across:

 UAE Free Zones (including IFZA and many others)

  • IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) – we are Authorised Partners, so we can guide and process your setup efficiently.

  • Other UAE Free Zones – we help you compare options based on your activity, visa needs, budget, and speed.

DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)


If your business needs a premium financial centre setup, we can advise whether DIFC is suitable and help coordinate the formation steps.

Mainland UAE

Want to trade directly within the UAE market, lease larger premises, or run certain activities that suit mainland better? We can set up Mainland companies and licences too.

What we do for you (end-to-end)

1) Company Formation (Free Zone / DIFC / Mainland)

We’ll handle the entire setup journey, including:

  • Choosing the best jurisdiction for your goals and budget

  • Selecting the right legal structure (e.g., FZCO/FZE, LLC, branch)

  • Trade name reservation and application submission

  • Document preparation (shareholder, manager, and corporate documents)

  • Support for in-country applications and applications from abroad

You don’t need to know the system—we do.

2) Trade Licence Applications & Approvals

We make sure your licence matches what you actually plan to do—so you don’t get blocked later.

We support:

  • New licences and renewals

  • Adding/changing activities

  • Amendments (shareholders, trade name, structure)

  • Assistance with additional approvals where required, including:

    • regulator requirements

    • third-party approvals

    • NOCs (No Objection Certificates) where applicable

3) UAE Visa Services (Investor / Partner / Employee)

We guide you through the full visa process, step-by-step:

  • Immigration file and establishment set-up (as applicable)

  • Entry permit steps (if applying from abroad)

  • Status change support (if applying in-country)

  • Medical tests, biometrics, and Emirates ID steps

  • Residence visa finalisation, stamping (where applicable), and collection

  • Renewals and ongoing compliance support

We keep you updated clearly at every stage—so you always know what’s next.

Office, retail, and warehouse leasing support

Need a physical presence? We can help you explore practical leasing options based on your licence and requirements, including:

  • Office space (flexi-desk through to dedicated office)

  • Retail units (where suitable for your activity)

  • Warehouse options (for trading, storage, and distribution needs)

We’ll advise what’s realistic, what’s required, and what gives you the best value.

Bank account support (done the sensible way)

Opening a business bank account can be one of the biggest frustrations in the UAE—so we help you prepare properly.

We support with:

  • Bank account guidance based on your activity and setup

  • Compliance-ready documentation pack

  • Helping you present your business clearly (to reduce back-and-forth)

While final bank decisions sit with the bank, our aim is to make your application strong, organised, and smooth.

Affordable, clear, and value for money

We know you’re looking for opportunity—not unnecessary cost.

That’s why we focus on:

  • clear packages and guidance (no mystery steps)

  • doing it right first time (so you don’t pay twice)

  • practical support that saves you time and stress

  • options suitable for startups and growing businesses

You’ll feel supported, not sold to.

After setup: smooth handover to our Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax team

Once your company is formed, your licence is issued, and your visas are underway or complete, we can hand you over to our in-house team to keep everything compliant and tidy.

This includes support with:

  • bookkeeping and monthly reporting

  • VAT registration support (where applicable)

  • corporate tax readiness and filings

  • payroll support (if needed)

  • management accounts to help you understand performance

(You’ll find full details in the Accounts, Bookkeeping & Tax section of our website.)

Why Desert Palm?

People choose us because we make the process:

  • easy to understand

  • fast to move forward

  • cost-effective

  • properly compliant

  • and fully supported—from setup to ongoing finance

Start your UAE setup today

If you want a simple route to launching in the UAE—without confusion—speak to Desert Palm.

Get started with a setup consultation and we’ll:

  • recommend the best jurisdiction (Free Zone / DIFC / Mainland)

  • confirm your activities and any extra approvals/NOCs needed

  • map your visa needs (from abroad or in-country)

  • guide you on premises and banking

  • and manage the formation process end-to-end

Enquire now to begin your UAE company formation journey with confidence.