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One of Dubai's most trusted business setup firms
Founded in 2014, Smart Zones® UAE has helped more than 45,000 entrepreneurs and companies establish themselves across the UAE.
Who We Are
A consultancy built on getting the paperwork right, the first time
Smart Zones® UAE is a professional business setup consultancy based in Dubai, providing company formation and corporate advisory services to local and international entrepreneurs. We specialise in UAE free zone company formation, mainland business registration, trade license issuance, corporate structuring, family trust and foundation formation, and residency visa, Golden Visa and Forex Business License solutions.
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The Smart Zones Difference
Why Smart Zones UAE
We're not a call centre that forwards your paperwork to a government office. Every client works directly with a dedicated advisor who owns their setup from first call to trade licence, and stays reachable long after.
Thousands Trust Us
Thousands around the world trust us to get the necessary done.
Now so can you.
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Meet the people behind Smart Zones® UAE
Akeel Malik
Shobhna Thapa
Why Dubai
Why invest in Dubai?
Home to an iconic skyline, warm weather and opulent lifestyles, Dubai offers exciting investment opportunities backed by hard numbers.
Strategic Location
Most people can reach Dubai within 8 hours, while a third of the world can reach it in 4.
Global Business Hub
Dubai is home to 62.4% of the top 300 global brands. 70% of Fortune 500 companies choose it as their regional HQ.
Human Capital Diversity
Over 200 nationalities live in Dubai. Population reached 3,550,400 in 2022, up 2.1% year on year.
Relative Value of Luxury
Dubai is one of the top 5 busiest luxury residential markets globally, due to its high level of deal activity.
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Our success lies in the trust and satisfaction of clients who consistently recommend our services. Their referrals are a testament to our commitment to excellence.
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What our clients say
The trust formation process was seamless from start to finish. Highly recommend Smart Zones UAE.
Professional, transparent, and fast. Exactly what I needed for my family's estate planning.
Clear guidance throughout and no hidden costs. Would use them again.
Responsive team and a genuinely smooth setup process from our first call to licence in hand.
Handled everything remotely for us with zero surprises on cost. Would use them again without hesitation.
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About Smart Zones® UAE, plus a direct line to our team
How long has Smart Zones® UAE been operating?+
We've been a licensed business setup consultancy in Dubai since 2014, over 13 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and companies establish themselves in the UAE.
What services does Smart Zones® UAE specialise in?+
Free zone, mainland and offshore company formation, trade licensing, corporate structuring, family trust and foundation formation, residency and Golden Visa services, VAT and tax consultancy, and bank account opening.
Where is Smart Zones® UAE located?+
Our head office is on the 11th Floor, Silver Tower, Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
Does Smart Zones® UAE work with international clients?+
Yes. A large share of our 45,000+ clients set up their UAE business remotely, from outside the country, with our team handling the process end to end.
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