Our consultancy fee
Essential, from £8,000
VIP, from £17,000
The exact fee depends on your structure and requirements, and is confirmed in your written quote.
For UK-based entrepreneurs
Dubai Company Formation Advice for UK Entrepreneurs
Thinking of setting up a company in Dubai? The Core Network is an independent consultancy. We advise on the right structure, prepare your application and manage it with the relevant authority on your behalf.
How company formation works with us
Four clear steps from your first message to an established company. Our average timeframes are about 25 days with our Essential package and about 14 days with VIP. The relevant authority sets its own processing times.
- 1
Tell us your plans
Share what your business does and where you are based, by form or WhatsApp.
- 2
Get a written quote
You receive a clear quote that lists our consultancy fee and the government fees as separate items.
- 3
We manage the application
We advise on your structure and manage your application with the relevant authority on your behalf.
- 4
Next steps
Once the authority has approved your application, we advise on corporate banking and tax registration.
Free zone or mainland?
The right structure depends on where your customers are and what your business does. This is a general guide, and we confirm what applies to you before anything is filed.
| Free zone company | Mainland company | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulated by | The free zone authority (for example IFZA) | The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) |
| Where you can trade | Within the free zone and internationally. Selling directly into the wider UAE market usually needs extra arrangements. | Directly across the UAE market. |
| Ownership | Foreign ownership is generally permitted. | Foreign ownership is permitted for most activities, depending on the activity. |
| Office space | Often a flexible or shared desk option. | Usually a leased office. |
| Often chosen by | Online businesses, consultants and international traders. | Businesses serving customers inside the UAE. |
Rules differ by business activity and change over time. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Included in our packages
- Advice on the right company structure
- Company formation application, prepared and managed on your behalf
- Initial approval application and MOA drafting support
- Corporate bank account introduction support
- Tax and VAT registration support
- The government fees for your package, paid to the relevant authority
- A dedicated consultant as your single point of contact
- VIP also includes priority handling of your application by our team and ongoing compliance and renewal management
Not included
- Third-party costs, such as office rent or bank charges
- The decision of any authority or bank. We cannot guarantee that an application will be approved or how long it will take.
Fees explained
Your written quote has two separate parts, so you always know what you are paying for.
Government fees
Included in your package price
These are set by the authority, not by us, and are paid to the relevant authority. Your quote itemises them separately from our consultancy fee. See how fees work and our refund and cancellation policy.
Frequently asked questions
Are you a government body?
No. The Core Network is an independent private consultancy operated by Gencore Global Consultancy – FZCO (Trade Licence No. 93023). We are not affiliated with any UAE government authority. We advise on, and manage on your behalf, applications that you make to the relevant authorities. The authority decides whether to approve them.
Can I set up a company in Dubai if I live in the UK?
Many entrepreneurs based in the UK set up companies in Dubai. What is required depends on your business activity and the structure you choose. Tell us where you are based and what your business does, and we will explain what applies to you.
Should I choose a free zone or mainland company?
It depends on where your customers are and what your business does. Free zone companies suit many online and international businesses. Mainland companies can trade directly across the UAE market. We help you compare the options before anything is filed.
How much does it cost?
Our packages start from £8,000 (Essential) and £17,000 (VIP). The final price depends on your structure, package prices include the government fees for your package, and your written quote lists our consultancy fee and the government fees as separate items.
How long does it take?
Our average is about 25 days with the Essential package and about 14 days with VIP. Timings vary with the processing times of the relevant authority, which are outside our control.
What happens after I send an enquiry?
A consultant reviews your enquiry and contacts you to talk through your options. You are under no obligation to go ahead.
Get a no obligation quote
Tell us about your plans and a consultant will contact you. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
- Phone
- +971 58 585 3791
- [email protected]
- Office
- DSO-IFZA, IFZA Properties, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates