Since 1985, FAR Consulting Middle East has helped over 30,000 entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinational companies establish and grow their businesses across the UAE. Our experienced consultants provide end-to-end support for Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore company formation, licensing, PRO services, visa processing, banking assistance, tax, accounting, and compliance. We simplify the entire business setup process, allowing you to focus on growth and success.Business Setup & Company Formation Consultants in UAE
Select the most suitable setup option, Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore, based on your business activities, ownership preferences and growth plans.
A free zone company is often the right choice for entrepreneurs, startups and international investors who want full foreign ownership, a fast registration process and regulations built around a specific industry.
The UAE has more than 40 free zones, each with its own licensing framework, facilities and cost structure, so choosing the right one has a direct effect on how smoothly your business runs afterward.
An offshore company suits businesses built around international trade, asset holding or cross-border investment rather than day to day operations inside the UAE.
It gives you a flexible corporate structure for managing international business while meeting the requirements of the offshore jurisdiction you register in.
A mainland licence lets your company operate anywhere in the UAE and trade directly with the local market, without the restrictions that apply to free zone entities. Under current regulations, most business activities qualify for 100% foreign ownership, which has made mainland setup the preferred route for many entrepreneurs and investors.
The process involves selecting the right business activity and legal structure, securing approval from the relevant economic authority, and arranging office space that meets licensing requirements.
We support company formation across every industry listed below. If yours isn’t on the list, get in touch and we’ll confirm the right activity and licence for your business.
Accurate bookkeeping and reporting to keep your finances organized and compliant in UAE.
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Stay compliant with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT while reducing risks and avoiding penalties.
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Open your corporate bank account smoothly with expert support across UAE banks.
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Efficient payroll processing with WPS compliance, accurate salaries, and timely payments.
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Handle visas, renewals, and government approvals quickly with dedicated PRO support.
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Streamline hiring, contracts, and employee management with structured HR support.
Learn MoreProtect your brand with trademark registration and legal support across UAE and beyond.
Learn MoreClose your business smoothly with full compliance, clearance, and legal support.
Learn MoreExpand your business in UAE with expert support for branch or subsidiary setup.
Learn MoreWith more than 40 years of experience, our team helps investors make confident business setup decisions in the UAE through practical guidance, clear coordination and reliable support from the first consultation onward.
We help you choose the right jurisdiction, understand licence requirements, prepare approvals, manage visa and PRO processes, and stay aligned with tax, accounting and compliance needs. The goal isn’t only to get your trade licence issued. It’s to make sure your business is structured, documented and ready to operate smoothly once it’s formed.
I found FAR – Farhat Office & Co. tremendously helpful, the staff is courteous, punctual and intelligent, and I got my company up and running, a process that would have taken months in my home country done in no time.
Husam Alsaleh
Co-Founder | Hamilton Intl.
FAR – Farhat Office & Co. team are always professional while dealing with the client, that makes them relax and makes them SMILE. And they always provide quality services simplifying our operations in Middle East.
Gameloft
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to FAR – Farhat Office & Co. for your hard work in this Matter. As usual, you carried out the involved process in a professional and efficient manner. It’s very reassuring to have you on “our team” at FAR .
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