FAQs about Emirabiz Services
Align activity and product codes with what you actually do or sell to prevent complications, then check if any regulator must approve it. Banks and costs also depend on this choice.
A license can be obtained within a day, but the typical timeline is 6–10 days from name approval and licensing to facility/office, bank account opening, and visa processing. Fast cases move quicker if documents are ready and all signers are available.
Passports, photos, proof of address, MOA/AOA, lease or flexi-desk letter, and UBO/shareholder papers. Some activities may also need external approvals.
Mainland company, free zone company, and offshore holding company. Each option changes market access, office needs, banking, and cost.
Mainland offers direct onshore sales across the UAE, while free zones provide packages, warehousing, and re-export strengths. Make your pick based on customer base, invoicing needs, and logistics.
Yes. Most sectors permit full foreign ownership in the Dubai mainland and free zones. You control profits and management, subject to activity rules, licensing, and standard compliance.
Dubai is considered very safe by global standards and usually feels safer than most large South African cities. Street crime is low, public areas are well monitored, and serious offences are dealt with quickly.
Yes. Once you have a valid residency visa and meet the minimum salary requirements, you can sponsor your spouse and children for residency.
It depends on your lifestyle in Dubai and family situation, but you should plan for:
- Initial setup costs – visa fees, medical tests, Emirates ID, first rent payment and security deposit (often several months or even a full year in cheques), school registration fees if you have children, furniture and basic household items.
- Living costs for at least 3–6 months – rent, groceries, transport, health insurance, utilities and some buffer for emergencies
Yes. A South African passport gives you only a short visit (tourist) option, not the right to live and work long term.
Planning to start a business in the UAE? With Emirabiz, you can navigate the process quickly and effortlessly. We provide expert assistance with company registration, licensing, residency visas, bank accounts, and comprehensive business support.