UAE business setup is seamlessly easy with array of benefits like no tax responsibility, no minimum capital requirements, office rent with multiple options, 100% repatriation of profits, 100% foreign ownership since no local sponsor is required for 1000 commercial and industrial activities.
Obtaining a business license in any of the state in the Emirate is relatively simple once you can afford it and having a valid visa of any status with your passport. There are 3 categories of license you can apply for in Dubai (1) mainland (2) freezone (3) offshore. The relevant Department of Economic Development is the issuing authority in most of the states namely Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah while there are over 50 Freezones with each having their respective issuing authorities.