UAE: Registration, Taxes, and Residency
For gamedev, fintech and tech companies setting up in the Emirates. We handle company registration (Free Zone or Mainland), tax setup, residency visas and Emirates ID, banking and team relocation — all on a turnkey basis.
Corporate tax
9%
VAT
5%
foreign ownership in Free Zones
100%
Free Zones across the country
50+
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in key markets
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
The UAE gives founders a rare combination: low taxes, full foreign ownership, and a state that actively builds infrastructure for international business.
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Why Founders Choose the UAE for Business Registration
Want a low, simple tax setup
Corporate tax is 9% and VAT is 5%. Qualifying Free Zone companies may apply a 0% corporate tax rate under certain conditions.
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Need 100% foreign ownership
Free Zone companies and most Mainland activities allow full foreign ownership, with no local partner required for standard structures.
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Building a gamedev or Web3 project
The UAE offers dedicated tracks such as a gamedev visa and AD Gaming residency status, alongside support for fintech and crypto projects.
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Planning to relocate the team
Accessible residency through Golden, Investor, Work, Freelance and talent visas, with Emirates ID for founders and employees.
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Want a credible international base
Companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi carry strong standing with investors worldwide, and the UAE stays politically neutral and stable.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in the UAE
Game dev studios
Dedicated routes like the gamedev visa and AD Gaming residency status make the UAE a practical base for studios.
Fintech and crypto projects
The UAE supports fintech and crypto businesses across licensing, structuring and operations.
Founders relocating from the CIS or Eastern Europe
Accessible residency, a neutral jurisdiction and support in English, Russian and Arabic remove friction in relocation.
Trading and IT companies scaling internationally
Dubai sits at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Africa — strong logistics and access to global markets.
How we help you open a company in the UAE
One partner for all questions
Registering a company in the UAE involves more than filing documents. It involves decisions about the right zone, license type, tax position, residency, and banking.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from choosing between Free Zone and Mainland to a fully operational company with visas and a bank account.
- Incorporation: Free Zone or Mainland company registration, license selection, legal address. Learn more →
- Tax setup: Corporate tax and VAT registration; advisory on the IP-Box regime where applicable.
- Residency: Residency visas and Emirates ID for founders and employees.
- Bank account opening: Compliance package and support throughout the banking process. Learn more →
- Ongoing support: Accounting, tax and legal support after launch.
- Trademark: trademark registration in the UAE — clearance search, classes, filing, and prosecution. Learn more →
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