UAE Business Setup
A Smarter Way For US Founders To Start A Company in Dubai
For US founders looking to expand internationally, Strive simplifies your business setup in Dubai from choosing the right structure to banking, tax registration, and long-term compliance.
Considerations
Explore Your Options
Navigate the complexities of different setups.
Freezone
Ideal for international entrepreneurs; enjoy 100% foreign ownership, simplified setup, and streamlined setup.
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Operate freely across the UAE and beyond with full access to local markets, government contracts, and business expansion options.
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Structure your assets and subsidiaries under one UAE entity for smarter tax planning, liability protection, and long-term scalability.
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Why Founders Choose Strive?
We help US entrepreneurs expand into Dubai quickly, compliantly, and with long-term clarity.
- Speed: Incorporate and become operational in as little as 3–4 weeks, without unnecessary delays
- Transparency: Clear, upfront pricing and timelines. No hidden Free Zone fees, surprise add-ons, or vague “processing” costs.
- End-to-End Support: Company setup, banking, visas, tax structuring, and ongoing compliance handled under one roof, so you don’t need multiple providers.
Expertise
Advisors experienced in helping US founders expand internationally.
Advisory
Strategic guidance on entity structuring, banking access, residency options and taxation.
Value
What You Get With Strive
Complete Setup From Licence To Launch:
- Trade name registration and initial approvals
- Corporate bank account setup with partner banks
- Residency visa and Emirates ID coordination
- Post-setup accounting and tax support
Accelerated Business Setup.
Consultative Approach
Real Stories on Camera
Video Testimonials
We needed a smooth and efficient way to set up in Dubai while still residing in the UK. Strive made it happen.
Steve Broad
I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone considering setting up in Dubai.
Simon Jones
They helped us set up our Dubai hub seamlessly from legal setup to visas and compliance.
Chris Hodgson
We chose Strive to open our company in Dubai as part of our long-term plan to exit the UK.
Nicholas & Leigh Blackwell
Meet Teeba, one of the founders of Machined AI, an AI writing startup for agencies and other startups. When they decided to move their company from the UK to the UAE, they chose Strive.
Teeba Bosnic
Greg was looking for a smarter way to grow his business without being held back by high taxes. That’s when he turned to Strive Consultants.
Greg Newlands
Nick was searching for a trusted partner to help him relocate and set up his business in Dubai. That’s when he discovered Strive Consultants.
Nick Jeffries
Joe was ready to scale his aviation recruitment business globally. That’s when he partnered with Strive.
Joe Makinson
We needed a smooth and efficient way to set up in Dubai while still residing in the UK. Strive made it happen.
Steve Broad
I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone considering setting up in Dubai.
Simon Jones
They helped us set up our Dubai hub seamlessly from legal setup to visas and compliance.
Chris Hodgson
We chose Strive to open our company in Dubai as part of our long-term plan to exit the UK.
Nicholas & Leigh Blackwell
Meet Teeba, one of the founders of Machined AI, an AI writing startup for agencies and other startups. When they decided to move their company from the UK to the UAE, they chose Strive.
Teeba Bosnic
Greg was looking for a smarter way to grow his business without being held back by high taxes. That’s when he turned to Strive Consultants.
Greg Newlands
Nick was searching for a trusted partner to help him relocate and set up his business in Dubai. That’s when he discovered Strive Consultants.
Nick Jeffries
Joe was ready to scale his aviation recruitment business globally. That’s when he partnered with Strive.
Joe Makinson
