Bright Minds advises business owners on the right structure, jurisdiction and licence for their UAE presence. We then manage the entire setup, the government work and your residency, so you can stay focused on the business you already run.
Most of our clients are not starting from zero. They have an established company, a family enterprise or an investment portfolio, and want a UAE presence that fits around it.
A UAE subsidiary or branch to serve the Gulf, Africa and South Asia from one base.
A regional office or holding structure that sits cleanly alongside the group you already own.
A company, residency for you and your dependants, and the practical setup that follows.
Entities to hold shares, property or intellectual property, with long-term residency where eligible.
The right route depends on where your customers are, how many people you will employ in the UAE, and what you want the entity to hold. We review your line of business and recommend the channel that fits, with the trade-offs set out in writing.
Licensed by the emirate's economic department to trade anywhere in the UAE.
Set up in one of the UAE's free zones, each with its own authority and permitted activities.
Entities built to own shares, property or other assets, often in a common-law centre such as DIFC or ADGM.
Three questions for an indicative starting point. Your consultation confirms it.
Suited to a business serving clients abroad from a UAE base.
From the first approval to an operating company with a bank relationship and tax registrations in place. One advisor holds your file throughout.
Where your existing company abroad will be the shareholder, we prepare and attest the corporate documents it needs, so the UAE entity sits correctly inside your group.
Choosing the jurisdiction, legal form and licensed activities.
Every application and approval through to licence issue.
Preparing what the authorities require from your home country.
The right premises for your licence and visa needs.
A complete, well-prepared file for corporate account opening.
Registrations every new UAE company needs on day one.
Our PRO team deals with the immigration, labour and licensing authorities on your behalf, during setup and every year after.
We track every licence, visa and Emirates ID expiry date and start renewals before they fall due, so nothing lapses while you are travelling.
Residency for shareholders and partners of the company.
Sponsoring your spouse, children and dependants.
Bringing your team to the UAE.
The company records that unlock visa quota.
Keeping the company current as it grows.
Everyday government paperwork, handled.
Each stage is a prerequisite for the next. Most of the work happens before you need to be in the UAE.
We learn your business, your group structure and what you want the UAE entity to do.
A written recommendation on route, jurisdiction and activity, with our fees and government fees shown separately.
Approvals, documents, licence, office and Ejari, managed by your advisor.
Visas, medicals, Emirates ID and bank meetings, scheduled into as few days as possible.
Renewals, new visas and amendments, with HR and accounting advisory if you need it.
Setting up the company is the first step. We then advise on how to employ, pay, account and report correctly in the UAE, and run those functions for you as your business grows.
Every engagement starts with a review of your plans and your group’s existing policies, so the UAE entity fits the way you already run your business.
Build a compliant UAE workforce from the first hire, in line with UAE Labour Law and the standards of your group.
Clean books and confident compliance, with reporting that gives you a true view of your UAE entity from anywhere.
Choose the level of support that suits your stage.
Your group structure, finances and family details are handled confidentially and shared only with the authorities and banks that require them.
A single senior point of contact from first consultation to renewals, reachable when you are in a different time zone.
We recommend the route that suits your activity and existing operations, and explain why.
Our fees are set out separately from government and third-party fees before any work begins.
We prepare everything in advance so your visit covers only what must be done in person.
Renewals, new visas, HR and accounting continue with the team that set up your company.
If yours is not here, ask it in your consultation.
It depends mainly on where your customers are. A mainland company can trade anywhere in the UAE. A free zone company is well suited to international business but may need an additional arrangement to sell into the UAE market. We assess your activity and recommend one in writing.
Yes. A foreign company can be the shareholder of a UAE company or open a branch. Its corporate documents need to be attested and translated, which we manage for you.
Most stages can be completed remotely. You will need to be present for residency steps such as medicals and biometrics, and banks often ask to meet signatories. We plan these into one short visit where possible.
Timelines vary by jurisdiction, activity and approvals. Free zone setups are often faster than mainland. Your structure proposal includes an expected timeline for your case.
Yes. Once your investor or partner visa is issued, we can sponsor your spouse and children, and review whether you qualify for a long-term Golden Visa.
UAE Corporate Tax applies at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, and qualifying free zone income can be taxed at 0%. We factor this into the structure we recommend and handle registration. We work with tax specialists where your group needs detailed advice.
Yes. We can review your HR and finance setup and advise on it, or run payroll, bookkeeping and tax filings for you each month. As your UAE operation grows, we scale with you, adding payroll for new hires, advising on new entities or activities, and keeping your reporting and compliance in step with the business.
Share a few details and an advisor will arrange a confidential call at a time that suits your time zone.
