Product and revenue
Define software, subscription, implementation, consulting, platform or trading income.
DUBAI TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Choose Technology Activities Around the Product and Revenue Model
Set up software, SaaS, IT consulting or digital-platform operations with activities, IP, data, staffing and market access aligned from the beginning.
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Technology is a sector—not one licence activity
Software development, IT consultancy, hosting, marketplaces, managed services, hardware trading and regulated financial or virtual-asset products can follow different licensing and approval paths.
Users and markets
Map B2B or consumer customers, UAE delivery and international operations.
Regulatory perimeter
Flag payments, finance, virtual assets, health, telecoms or other regulated functionality.
IP and contracting
Decide ownership of code, brands, licences, contractors and customer terms.
Data and infrastructure
Identify personal data, hosting, cybersecurity and cross-border service dependencies.
Team and banking
Plan founders, developers, contractors, visas, workspace and transaction evidence.
From operating model to an active company
Confirm dependencies before paying for a structure that does not fit the real operation.
Describe the product
Write a plain-language product, user and revenue description.
Map activities
Select only activities that cover the real build, sale and support model.
Check regulation
Identify features that may require sector approval before launch.
Choose jurisdiction
Compare mainland and free-zone structures for clients, hiring and workspace.
Form the company
Complete licensing, ownership, establishment and eligible residence steps.
Prepare operations
Align IP agreements, data controls, contracts, banking, tax and accounting.
PREPARE FIRST
Information needed for a useful setup recommendation
- Product and feature description
- Revenue and pricing model
- Customer countries and industries
- Founder employee and contractor plan
- IP ownership and development agreements
- Data hosting and privacy flow
- Expected banking and payment activity
dubai technology company questions
Is there one technology licence for every startup?
No. The correct activities follow the actual product, services and revenue streams.
Can a SaaS company use a free-zone structure?
It may be suitable, but activity availability, UAE market access, hiring, workspace and banking needs must be compared with mainland options.
When might an external regulator be involved?
Payments, financial services, virtual assets, health, telecoms and other controlled functionality can trigger additional requirements.
What should be ready for bank onboarding?
Prepare a clear product explanation, ownership and source-of-funds evidence, contracts or pipeline, expected transaction countries and realistic forecasts.
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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