Smart Zones® UAE, the premier business setup consultancy in Dubai, goes beyond company formation to offer a full range of value-added services that keep your visas, banking, tax, and compliance needs handled under one roof.
Reviewed by Shobhna Thapa, Legal Advisor · Updated Aug 2026
Value-added services are the additional visa, tax, banking, and legal services Smart Zones® UAE provides alongside company formation, so you can manage everything from bank account opening to trademark registration through a single advisor instead of coordinating multiple providers.
Running a business in Dubai involves more than a trade license. Visas for you and your team, a working corporate bank account, Corporate Tax and VAT registration, and long-term plans like wills or trademarks are all part of staying compliant and protecting what you build. Coordinating each of these with a different provider costs time and increases the risk of missed deadlines or conflicting paperwork.
Working with Smart Zones® UAE for these value-added services keeps every requirement on the same timeline as your company setup, from bank account approvals and Emirates ID processing to Corporate Tax registration, document attestation, and succession planning for expat families through DIFC Wills or a family trust.
Explore the full range of ancillary services Smart Zones® UAE offers alongside company formation:
Value-added services are the additional visa, tax, banking, and legal services offered alongside company formation, such as bank account opening, Corporate Tax registration, Emirates ID processing, document attestation, wills, and trademark registration. They help a business stay compliant and fully operational beyond just holding a trade license.
No separate trade license is required for most value-added services since they support your existing company rather than form a new business activity. Some services, such as trademark registration or DIFC Wills, are handled directly with the relevant government or judicial authority on your behalf.
Yes. Most value-added services, including bank account opening, VAT and Corporate Tax registration, visas, and document attestation, can be added at any stage after your company formation is complete.
Timelines vary by service and by the bank or authority involved. Bank account approvals and Emirates ID or medical card processing are typically the fastest, while services like DIFC Will registration or trademark applications can take longer due to government processing times.
Pricing depends on the specific service, the government fees involved, and the complexity of your case. Contact Smart Zones® UAE for a tailored quote covering the exact services your business needs.
Please contact us if you have any questions or queries and our local representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible.