Service scope
Describe the deliverables, not just the industry served.
DUBAI CONSULTANCY SETUP
Set Up a Management Consultancy That Matches the Work You Deliver
Define the real advisory services, client market and delivery model before choosing activities, legal form, workspace and jurisdiction.
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The licence must reflect the actual consulting scope
Management consultancy is not a catch-all label. Strategy, human resources, technology, marketing, engineering, financial or other regulated advice may sit under different activities or require additional approval.
Regulated boundaries
Identify work that may require a professional qualification or external regulator.
Client market
Separate UAE local clients, government work and international delivery requirements.
People model
Confirm owners, employees, contractors and eligible residence needs.
Workspace
Match physical-presence and facility requirements to the authority and client expectations.
Banking profile
Prepare contracts, pricing, expected countries, source of funds and transaction evidence.
From operating model to an active company
Confirm dependencies before paying for a structure that does not fit the real operation.
Define deliverables
List each advisory service, typical engagement and client type.
Map activities
Match the scope to available licence activities and flag regulated work.
Compare structures
Assess mainland and free-zone routes against client access and operating needs.
Prepare the file
Organise shareholder, manager, qualification and business evidence where applicable.
Complete licensing
Submit the selected legal form, activities, name and facility requirements.
Operationalise
Align contracts, invoicing, banking, tax records and eligible workforce processes.
PREPARE FIRST
Information needed for a useful setup recommendation
- Detailed consulting deliverables
- Target sectors and client locations
- Owner and manager information
- Professional qualifications if relevant
- Expected contracts and pricing model
- Workspace and staffing plan
- Banking and transaction profile
dubai consultancy setup questions
Can one consultancy licence cover every advisory service?
Not automatically. Activities must match the actual services, and regulated advice may require another approval or licence.
Should a consultancy choose mainland or a free zone?
The answer depends on client market, activity availability, workspace, staffing and commercial requirements rather than one universal best option.
Will qualifications be required?
Some professional or regulated activities may require evidence of qualifications or authority approval. Confirm this before application.
What helps with business-bank onboarding?
A clear service profile, contracts or pipeline evidence, ownership information, source of funds and realistic expected transactions help a bank assess the application.
PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP
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Choose a UAE company setup option
Compare indicative starting prices. Your final proposal is itemised around the selected authority, activities, visas, facilities and required approvals.
Offshore Essentials Offer
A lean structure for eligible international business and asset-holding requirements.
A focused formation bundle for eligible international business and asset-holding needs.
Starting fromAED 8,000Essential support bundled around your selected setup route- Formation guidance
- Document preparation
- Registered-agent coordination
- Banking-readiness support
Free Zone Founder Offer
A practical launch package for founders who want full ownership and a streamlined setup.
Bring the core launch steps together in one practical founder-focused package.
Starting fromAED 12,500Essential support bundled around your selected setup route- Trade-licence coordination
- Activity and authority guidance
- Establishment support
- Visa eligibility review
Mainland Market-Ready Offer
A flexible structure for businesses planning to operate across the UAE market.
Start with the licensing and approval support needed to prepare for UAE market access.
Starting fromAED 14,999Essential support bundled around your selected setup route- Licence and activity guidance
- Initial-approval coordination
- Immigration-file support
- Compliance orientation
Government, authority, immigration, visa, medical, Emirates ID, facility and third-party charges vary by application. Terms apply.
Easy payment plans for UAE-based clients
Spread eligible business setup costs across a flexible 4–12 month payment plan with Tabby or Tamara. Available terms depend on the selected package and payment-partner approval.
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