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How to Set Up a Company in the UAE in 2027 and 2028: Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore

The UAE offers three very different ways to set up a company. Here is how mainland, free zone and offshore companies compare, and how to set one up and keep it compliant.

13 min read · 11 Oct 2026

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How to Look Up a UAE Company in 2027 and 2028: Mainland vs Free Zone

The UAE has no single public company register. Learn how to verify a mainland or free zone company by its trade licence, the right licensing authority and official portals.

13 min read · 26 Sept 2026