Prepare a business service enquiry in United Arab Emirates
Choose an emirate and describe where you plan to operate. The UAE government business portal separates mainland and free-zone routes. Your activity, premises and ownership plans help a provider compare the relevant options.
Prepare a useful brief
- Tell us your city and describe what the business will actually do.
- Choose the service you need: setup, an existing-business change, compliance support or renewal.
- Add your preferred completion date and budget if known. A provider must confirm scope, price and timing.
Questions for your provider
Ask the provider to identify the proposed licensing authority, the activities included in the quote, and any separate approvals that still need confirmation.
Request a written breakdown of service charges, authority fees, taxes where applicable and exclusions. Confirm who will submit each application and how progress will be reported.
Keep your documents organised
After signing in, use My Business to save company details and private documents. Add expiry dates to receive renewal reminders. You choose when to share a saved document for a particular request.
Review an enquiry for United Arab Emirates →
Official reference: UAE Government: Business. Reference checked 26 October 2026. This preparation checklist does not confirm eligibility, final fees or government approval.