Over 20 years of UAE and international business setupexperience

Company formation, licensing, visas, banking, compliance, and ongoing corporate support

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years supporting UAE and international business setup

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UAE free zone and offshore setup routes covered in our guidance

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legal structures compared for UAE company formation

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Organizations and operators Zenesis supports across incorporation, compliance, residency, and ongoing business administration.

Awards and recognition

Ceremony moments and recognition for Zenesis work across business consultancy, company formation, and leadership.

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Cecilia D'Cunha and the Zenesis team holding awards at IRECMS Dubai
Zenesis receiving the Best Real Estate Management Consultancy of the Year award

Dubai, UAE · 2025

Excellence in Company Formation Award

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Client reviews

Client feedback on business growth, long-term support, company formation, visas, banking, and offshore structures.

Google reviews

480+ reviews

★★★★★

It has been a long journey with Team Zenesis. Thanks for helping build my business from bootstrap to a company with more than 120 employees.

Sabin Madhavan

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I have worked with Zenesis Corporation for over 10 years. They take the time to understand each client's needs and deliver a first-class solution.

Ray Hogan

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They were extremely helpful and efficient in setting up my company, processing my visa in time, and introducing me to bankers for the company account.

Mr Martin Bruce

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Zenesis provided excellent service in forming BVI companies throughout our eight-year association. Their professionalism, efficiency, and cost-effective service can be trusted.

Mr Divakar Rao

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The Zenesis team facilitated the issuance of visas, reducing the hassle and burden on us. I strongly recommend their company formation and visa processing services.

Shams Dharamshi

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Zenesis helped us set up our free zone company and finalize our residency visas. Their responses were quick and their service was prompt and efficient.

Mr Premnath Kapoor

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Zenesis provided the right solution for our family's UAE property investment and asset protection needs, with clear guidance on the process, timing, and costs.

Mr Ramzi Ghurani

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I had an amazing experience with my Dubai free zone company formation. They were transparent in sharing everything and provided a good quote too.

Mohammed Muqthar

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Excellent consultants who have never disappointed us over the last three years, and we look forward to many more years with Zenesis.

Nisha Vs

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It was a transparent and efficient experience with Zenesis. Strong follow-up, exceptional service, and a great team.

Justina Gina

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I received timely assistance and genuine advice. The team is friendly, and I would recommend their business setup service to others.

Abdul Gaffar

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With quick responses, Team Zenesis has been consistent in providing excellent service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to start a business in Dubai.

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Direct answers

Common questions on setup routes, structures, visas, banking, attestation, and ongoing compliance in the UAE.

01How do I choose between mainland, free zone, and offshore setup?+

The right route depends on what the business needs to do after incorporation. Mainland usually suits businesses that want UAE market access and broader local operating flexibility. Free zones are often preferred by consultants, startups, digital businesses, and international operators who want a more packaged setup path. Offshore structures are usually considered for holding, asset protection, and specific international ownership arrangements. Zenesis helps compare those routes before you commit.

02How much does business setup in Dubai cost with Zenesis?+

Zenesis business setup consultancy prices start from AED 4,000 for freelance permits, AED 7,000 for free zone company setup without visa, AED 15,000 for free zone company setup with visa, AED 10,000 for mainland company setup, AED 7,500 to AED 15,000 for UAE offshore company setup, and AED 8,000 to AED 15,000 for international offshore company setup. Final pricing depends on jurisdiction, business activity, visa requirements, government fees, office package, and approvals.

03What company structures can Zenesis help set up in the UAE?+

Zenesis can help with mainland, free zone, and offshore company setup in the UAE. That includes helping you compare structures such as sole proprietorships, LLCs, partnerships, civil companies, branch offices, representative offices, PJSCs, PrJSCs, and joint ventures based on the business activity, ownership plan, and how the company needs to operate.

04Can Zenesis help compare specific free zones?+

Yes. Zenesis can help compare free zones such as DMCC, Dubai South, IFZA, Meydan, Shams, RAKEZ, Ajman Free Zone, Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, Fujairah Free Zone, and Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone. The goal is to narrow the shortlist based on business activity, package fit, visa needs, and how the company will operate after setup.

05Can Zenesis help with business banking and KYC preparation?+

Yes. Zenesis can support UAE business bank account opening, KYC preparation, compliance documents, and coordination around the banking process. This usually matters early because the company structure, shareholder profile, and business activity all affect how the bank reviews the application.

06Can Zenesis help with visas after company setup?+

Yes. Zenesis can help with both company visas and Golden Visa support. Company visa support typically covers the setup, labor approvals, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and residency process. Golden Visa support can be relevant for investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers, creatives, and qualifying students or graduates.

07Do I need document attestation for UAE setup or residency matters?+

In many cases, yes. Personal, educational, and commercial documents may need formal attestation before a UAE authority will accept them. Zenesis can help review the document type, explain the attestation path, and coordinate the steps across home-country legalization, embassy action, and MOFA where required.

08What accounting and tax support can Zenesis handle after setup?+

Zenesis can support bookkeeping, VAT registration and filing, corporate tax registration, and annual corporate tax filing after setup. That can include VAT registration assessment and application preparation, recurring bookkeeping, VAT reconciliations, payroll support, audit-ready records, and work across accounting tools such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Tally, and Excel.

09Can Zenesis help if my business is already running in the UAE?+

Yes. The services are not only for first-time incorporation. Existing businesses can use Zenesis for bookkeeping, VAT registration and filing, corporate tax support, renewals, document handling, banking-related support, and other corporate services where the business already exists but needs cleaner execution.

10What happens after the first consultation?+

The usual flow is to understand the activity, ownership, visa needs, and operating goals first, then compare the right route, prepare the documents, handle the licensing or authority process, and support the follow-on needs such as banking, visas, bookkeeping, VAT, and corporate tax. The point is to make the next step clearer before paperwork starts.