Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Ras Al Khaimah — Since 2011

Your bridge to business
in the United Arab Emirates

Qantara — Arabic for "bridge" — has incorporated 5,000+ companies for founders from 90 countries. License, visas, bank account: handled end-to-end, with government fees shown to the dirham.

5,000+Companies formed
7Days average setup
98%First-time approval
90Founder nationalities

Where to Incorporate

The right jurisdiction
changes everything

0% personal income tax everywhere — but license cost, visa quotas, banking ease and substance rules differ sharply. We match you to the zone that fits, not the one that pays the biggest commission.

Trade & Crypto

DMCC

Commodities · Web3 · Trading

The world's #1 free zone eight years running. 21,000+ member companies in Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

Finance & Funds

DIFC

Banking · Funds · Fintech

Common-law jurisdiction with its own courts. The address that regulators and LPs recognise instantly.

Capital Access

ADGM

Holdings · VC · Wealth

Abu Dhabi's international financial centre — English common law and fast-track SPV regimes.

Logistics

JAFZA

Import-Export · Industry

Adjacent to Jebel Ali Port — the gateway for goods moving between Asia, Africa and Europe.

Best Value

RAKEZ

Startups · E-commerce

The most cost-efficient license in the Emirates, one hour from Dubai — ideal for lean first entities.

Onshore UAE

Dubai Mainland

Retail · Contracting · Gov

Trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government work — now with 100% foreign ownership.

The Qantara Process

Incorporated in five steps

One dedicated consultant. One WhatsApp thread. Zero visits to government counters.

IConsultationActivity mapping, zone selection, ownership structure.Day 0 · Free
IILicense & NameTrade name reservation and license application filed.Days 1–2
IIIApprovalsInitial approval, MOA notarisation, registry issuance.Days 3–5
IVVisas & IDsEstablishment card, entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID.Days 5–10
VBank AccountIntroductions to 3 matched banks; we attend the KYC with you.Days 10–15

Transparent Costs

Every dirham, itemised

A live look at our estimator — government fees at cost, our fee fixed. No "processing charges" invented later.

Qantara Cost EstimatorDMCC · 2 visas · Flexi-desk · 2026 rates
Cost breakdown — Year one
Trade license & registration$5,900
Flexi-desk (mandatory office)$2,300
2 × residence visas & Emirates ID$3,050
Establishment card & medicals$780
Qantara professional fee — fixed$1,850
All-in total$13,880 ≈ AED 50,980
Always included
  • Dedicated consultant, WhatsApp & call
  • All document drafting & PRO runs
  • Bank account introduction — 3 banks
  • Corporate tax & VAT registration
  • First-year compliance calendar
  • Renewal reminder — 60 days ahead
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Beyond Incorporation

Everything after the license

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Company Formation

Free zone, mainland and offshore structures — plus holding companies and SPVs.

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Golden Visa

10-year residency for investors, entrepreneurs and specialists. 94% approval rate.

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PRO Services

Renewals, amendments, attestations and government liaison on retainer.

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Corporate Banking

Matched introductions and KYC preparation with UAE and international banks.

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Accounting & Tax

Bookkeeping, 9% corporate tax and VAT compliance from day one.

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Office Solutions

Flexi-desks to full floors across DMCC, DIFC and Downtown — negotiated for you.

5,000+Companies incorporated
$120M+Client capital deployed
30+Zones & jurisdictions
15Years in the Emirates

Licensed & Accountable

A registered agent, not a broker

Qantara is a licensed corporate services provider — regulated, audited and accountable for every filing we make on your behalf.

🏛DED LicensedDubai Economy
🥇DMCCRegistered Agent
DIFC · ADGMCorporate Provider
🛡AML / ESRUAE Compliant
ISO 9001Certified
🔒GDPRData Compliant

Founder Stories

Ninety flags. One bridge.

★★★★★

“License, two visas and an Emirates NBD account in 12 days — while I was still in London. The cost sheet matched the invoice to the dirham.”

Oliver Hartley 🇬🇧Fintech founder · DMCC
★★★★★

“Three agencies quoted me three wildly different prices. Qantara explained why, showed the government fee tables, and saved us $6,000.”

Annika Weber 🇩🇪E-commerce · RAKEZ
★★★★★

“They structured our ADGM holding over our Singapore entity flawlessly — and the Golden Visa came through in five weeks.”

Marcus Lim 🇸🇬Family office · ADGM

Packages

Fixed fees. Government costs at cost.

Our professional fee never changes mid-engagement. Government charges are passed through with receipts.

Launch
$1,850 fixed fee

Straightforward single-shareholder free-zone setup.

  • Zone selection & name reservation
  • License application end-to-end
  • 1 residence visa processed
  • Bank introduction — 1 bank
  • Tax registrations included
Start with Launch
Scale
$3,400 fixed fee

Multi-shareholder companies with staff visas and banking priority.

  • Everything in Launch
  • Up to 4 visas processed
  • MOA drafting & notarisation
  • 3 matched bank introductions
  • PRO retainer — 6 months
  • Office search & negotiation
Choose Scale
Sovereign
$8,900 fixed fee

Complex structures: holdings, funds, regulated activities, relocation.

  • Everything in Scale
  • DIFC / ADGM structuring
  • Golden Visa for 2 principals
  • Family relocation concierge
  • Ongoing compliance desk
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Begin Today

The Emirates are open.
Cross the bridge.

Book a free 30-minute consultation — leave with a zone recommendation and an exact cost sheet, whatever you decide.