Start, Build & Grow Your Business
in the UAE
- UAE Company Formation Made Easy
- 10 Years of Helping Businesses Succeed
- Trusted by More Than 10,000 Clients Across the Region
About Us
OCTOPUS is a leading business consultancy in the UAE, specializing in end-to-end company formation, licensing, and corporate services for entrepreneurs, startups, and global investors.
For more than 10 years, we’ve been helping thousands of businesses launch, grow, and operate successfully across Dubai, the UAE, and the wider GCC.
Our Services
We provide a full range of business setup and corporate services designed to help entrepreneurs and investors launch, operate, and grow their companies in the UAE with confidence. Our end-to-end solutions cover everything from licensing and approvals to banking, tax, and ongoing PRO support.
Get a Free Business Setup Consultation
Start your UAE business journey with guidance from our expert consultants.
How Do We Work?
We follow a clear, efficient, and fully compliant process designed to make your UAE business setup effortless.
Schedule a free consultation with our specialists to discuss your business activity, required structure, and setup plan.
Share the required documents and our team begins preparing your application, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
We help you select a suitable trade name and guide you in choosing between Mainland or Free Zone based on your business goals.
We coordinate with the relevant UAE authorities to obtain your business license quickly and efficiently.
Our PRO team manages all entry permits, medical tests, Emirates ID processing, and work permits for you and your employees.
We support you through the corporate bank account setup, preparing requirements and coordinating with trusted UAE banks.
We assist with UAE VAT & Corporate Tax registration, ensuring your company is fully compliant from day one.
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continues to be the trusted choice for entrepreneurs seeking a seamless business setup experience in Dubai.
Download our detailed company profile to explore our services, setup process, client success stories, and why thousands trust OCTOPUS with their business formation.
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Mainland OR Free Zone?
Free Zone
What is a Free Zone?
Dubai boasts more than 20 free zones catering to specialized sectors, including technology, trade, financial services, media, agriculture, and more.
Free zones provide dedicated support in a tax-free (Activity-Based) environment and offer 100% foreign ownership.
Important Note:
Companies set up in the free zone cannot trade within the UAE without obtaining a specific mainland licence
examples of well-known free zones:
JAFZA: Great for manufacturing and trading with global market access.
Meydan Free Zone: A fully digital free zone offering 2,000+ activities and located 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
Mainland
What is a Mainland Company?
In Dubai, ‘mainland’ refers to the areas outside the free zones. The Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) manages the registration and licensing of mainland companies.
Mainland companies can operate both within and outside the UAE, including the broader GCC region and free zones.
Since 2020, foreign investors have been able to enjoy 100% ownership in many sectors.
Mainland licences
Several types of business licences are available, depending on how you structure your company and which sector it operates in. These include:
Industrial licence
Commercial licence
Professional licence
E-trader licence