- Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00 GST
- Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Mainland vs Free Zone Consultation
The single most consequential early decision, worked through properly, trading rights, cost, ownership and visas compared against your actual plans.
Response within 15 minutes during working hours
Overview
What this consultation covers
Mainland and free zone structures differ in trading rights, ownership rules, cost, and visa handling, and the right choice depends entirely on your specific activity and customer base, not a generic rule of thumb.
This is a dedicated, deeper comparison than a general setup consultation, focused specifically on resolving the mainland-versus-free-zone question for your exact situation, with the reasoning laid out in writing.
- Trading rights comparison for your specific activity
- Ownership and cost comparison
- Visa quota and premises comparison
- Written recommendation with reasoning
Benefits
Why this decision deserves its own consultation
Decided on your actual activity
Not a generic rule, the right answer depends on who your customers are and what you’re selling.
Reasoning in writing
You see exactly why one structure is recommended over the other, not just the conclusion.
Real cost comparison
License fees, visa costs and renewal costs are compared together, not just the headline price.
Fast turnaround
Most recommendations are delivered within one to two working days.
Who this is for. Anyone deciding between a mainland and free zone structure who wants the trade-offs worked through properly rather than guessed at.
Requirements & Process
What you’ll need, and how we run it
Documents & eligibility
No documents needed, just clarity on your activity and customers.
- A description of your intended business activity
- Where your customers are, UAE market, regional or international
- Whether government contracts or mainland trading are a consideration
- Visa and budget plans
This is a discovery conversation, not a formal application, nothing beyond your plans is needed.
How it works
The 3-stage process
Most recommendations are delivered within one to two working days.
| Stage | What happens | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| 01. Activity and market review | We discuss your activity, target customers and any government contract plans. | Same day |
| 02. Structure comparison | Mainland and free zone options are compared specifically against your situation. | 1 working day |
| 03. Written recommendation delivered | You receive a clear recommendation with the reasoning stated plainly. | 1 working day |
Resolve mainland versus free zone
Tell us your activity and target customers, a senior consultant responds with a written recommendation, usually within the hour.
No spam. No follow up calls unless you ask. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
