01 — Our Solutions

Commercial
Concierge

Your company, incorporated and operational — from trade licence to bank account, coordinated end-to-end so you can focus on the business, not the bureaucracy.

Ideal For
New to UAE Market
Min. Term
3 Months
Pricing
Hourly Bundled Tiers
Replaces
  • Setup Consultant
  • PRO Agency
  • Bank Liaison
01 — Overview

Incorporated, licensed,
and ready to trade.

Setting up a company in the UAE involves navigating a matrix of authorities — the DED or free zone authority, the Ministry of Economy, immigration and labour departments, the Central Bank for banking, and an array of activity-specific regulators. Each has its own documentation requirements, timelines, and fees.

Commercial Concierge coordinates every step of that process on your behalf. We don't just advise — we manage the engagement with each provider, track each application, and ensure nothing falls through the gap between one authority and the next.

40+

Free zones across the UAE, each with distinct licensing structures and visa allocations

7

Emirates, each with its own DED authority, commercial regulations, and licensing fees

1

Dedicated concierge coordinating your entire setup — from first call to first trade

The difference between a company that's registered and a company that's operational is everything that happens in between.

Amara Commercial Concierge — Engagement Principle
02 — Services

From first decision
to first transaction.

Commercial Concierge coordinates every milestone in the setup journey — structure, registration, licensing, people, and banking.
Structure

Jurisdiction & Legal Structure Advisory

Mainland vs. freezone vs. offshore analysis. LLC, sole establishment, branch, or SPV selection. Activity code matching and licence type confirmation tailored to your business model.

Registration

Trade Name & Initial Approval

Trade name reservation, initial approval from DED or free zone authority, MOA drafting and notarisation coordination. Three name options prepared and submitted simultaneously.

Licensing

Trade Licence Acquisition

Commercial, professional, or industrial licence application. Activity permit coordination. Ejari or Tawtheeq commercial tenancy compliance for registered address.

People

Labour & Immigration Registration

MOHRE establishment card, labour account setup, immigration card, and initial visa allocation for founders and key staff. WPS registration where applicable.

Banking

Corporate Bank Account Opening

KYC pack preparation, bank matching by business type and jurisdiction, relationship manager introductions, application coordination, and follow-up until account is active.

Handover

Operational Readiness Pack

Compliance calendar, regulatory obligation summary, CT and VAT registration triggers, and warm handover to Financial or Compliance Concierge for ongoing management.

Post-setup registrations included: Corporate Tax registration with the FTA, Customs registration for import/export businesses, and VAT registration trigger assessment — all coordinated as part of the Commercial Concierge engagement at no additional charge.
03 — Jurisdictions

Mainland, freezone,
or offshore.

Amara coordinates company formation across all UAE mainland jurisdictions and the major free zones. The right jurisdiction depends on who your customers are, what you do, and what your ownership and tax positioning requires.
JurisdictionBest ForSetup Cost (AED)Key Authority
Dubai Mainland (DED)UAE market trading, government contracts, regulated activities25,000 – 55,000+Dubai Economy & Tourism
Abu Dhabi Mainland (ADDED)Abu Dhabi market, government & semi-gov contracts20,000 – 45,000+ADDED
ADGMFinancial services, family offices, fintech, professional services20,000 – 60,000+FSRA
DIFCFinancial services, asset management, international firms30,000 – 80,000+DFSA
IFZACost-efficient SME freezone, professional services, e-commerce8,000 – 20,000IFZA Authority
DMCCCommodities, trading, prestige professional services, Dubai address20,000 – 50,000+DMCC Authority
RAKEZLow-cost professional services, manufacturing, no UAE customer base6,500 – 15,000RAKEZ Authority
JAFZA / RAK ICC (Offshore)Holding structures, IP, international investments, asset protection8,000 – 20,000JAFZA / RAK ICC
04 — Pricing

Hour bundles.
Transparent by design.

Commercial Concierge is priced as a monthly retainer built around the average volume of coordination hours your setup requires. Minimum engagement is 3 months. Longer commitments receive a reduced effective monthly rate — 5% per additional month beyond minimum, capped at 45%. All government fees are charged at cost with prior written approval.
See impact of variable retainer duration
3 months
Core
Base: AED 1,950/mo
AED 1950
Effective avg/month
Savings: AED 0 (0.0%)
Classic
Base: AED 3,750/mo
AED 3750
Effective avg/month
Savings: AED 0 (0.0%)
Comprehensive
Base: AED 6,950/mo
AED 6950
Effective avg/month
Savings: AED 0 (0.0%)
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05 — Process

Scoped, coordinated,
delivered.

Discovery and scoping are complimentary. All fees are disclosed in writing before any engagement begins.
01
Discovery Call

A complimentary 30–45 minute conversation to understand your business activity, ownership structure, visa needs, and timeline. No sales pitch — this is a scoping exercise.

Complimentary · No obligation
02
Project Guide & Fee Disclosure

Within 3–5 business days we issue a written project guide separating Amara's coordination fee from itemised government and authority costs. You approve everything before we spend anything.

Issued within 5 business days
03
Engagement Letter & Retainer

Once scope is confirmed we issue an engagement letter. Document collection begins immediately. Most setups require 5–10 business days for document gathering before submission can begin.

Signed digitally · 24hr turnaround
04
Coordination & Execution

We manage every authority, application, and provider interaction on your behalf. Typical mainland LLC: 7–15 working days. Freezone: 3–10 working days.

05
Operational Handover

On licence issuance we issue a structured handover pack: compliance calendar, regulatory obligations, first-year deadlines, and a warm introduction to Financial or Compliance Concierge.

Includes post-setup registration checklist
Scope your requirements

Find your starting point.

Answer a few questions and see your recommended package build in real time. No form, no commitment — just clarity in about 2 minutes.

Step 2 of 5 — Team size

How many people will your UAE entity have?

Includes founders on investor visas, employees, and any dependants you'll sponsor.

Discuss this with Amara

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Ready to start? So are we.

Commercial Concierge engagements begin with a complimentary discovery call. No obligation and no fee until you have reviewed your full project guide and decided to proceed. Start with a conversation — no cost, no commitment.