Dubai and UAE company formation advisory
Planning the setup process around your business activity, licence scope, ownership structure and operational needs.
Dubai & UAE Company Formation Advisory
Setting Up a Company in Dubai Is Only the First Step. Entering the Market Correctly Is What Matters.
With 26 years of foreign trade and market access experience, we support entrepreneurs and companies with Dubai company formation, structure selection, market research and B2B business development across the UAE.
Phone: +971 50 342 1668 · Email: acanli@wisdomefc.com
25,500+ B2B meetings facilitated · 30+ trade missions and buyer delegations coordinated · UAE Embassy Ankara program experience
26 years
public-sector and foreign trade experience
25,500+
B2B meetings facilitated
30+
trade missions and buyer delegations coordinated
2018+
field experience in Dubai
The challenge
Company formation in Dubai may look simple. Building the right structure requires experience.
Company formation is not just a paperwork process. Licence scope, structure, banking preparation, tax and accounting compliance and market access should be considered together.
Choosing the wrong free zone or mainland structure
Defining activity codes and licence scope too narrowly or incorrectly
Starting the banking process without the right preparation
Realising tax, accounting and compliance obligations too late
Setting up the company but failing to reach customers, distributors or partners
Services
Our Services
We support Turkish and international entrepreneurs with Dubai company formation, structure selection, market research, B2B business development and UAE–Türkiye market-entry advisory.
Free zone and mainland structure comparison
Reviewing free zone and mainland options according to your sales model, target customers, visa needs, office requirements, banking and compliance expectations.
Activity code and licence scope selection
Assessing your business model against licence scope, activity codes and possible operational limitations.
Bank account preparation process
Preparing the company profile, business rationale and supporting documents before approaching banks.
Corporate tax and accounting coordination
Coordinating with qualified specialists on UAE corporate tax, accounting and compliance matters.
Market research and feasibility
Reviewing sector dynamics, competition, pricing, channels and practical market-entry feasibility.
B2B matchmaking and partner search
Planning targeted meetings with buyers, distributors, institutions, business partners and potential clients.
UAE–Türkiye market-entry strategy
Designing a practical UAE market-entry and business development roadmap for companies expanding from Türkiye.
Founder
Who is Ahmet Canli?
Ahmet Canli is a foreign trade, market access and business development professional with 26 years of experience at the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye. He served as Commercial Attaché in New York and Dubai, and since 2018 he has supported Turkish and international companies in Dubai company formation, market research, investment advisory and B2B matchmaking.
26 years of public-sector and foreign trade experience
Former Commercial Attaché in New York and Dubai
Field experience in Dubai since 2018
25,500+ B2B meetings facilitated
30+ trade missions and buyer delegations coordinated
Institutional program experience, including UAE Embassy Ankara programs
Institutional Experience
B2B Programs and Institutional Experience
B2B programs, buyer delegations, promotion meetings and investment discussions have been coordinated for public institutions, chambers of commerce, exporters’ associations, free zone representatives and private-sector organizations, including programs involving the UAE Embassy in Ankara, across sectors such as food, energy, fintech, furniture, building materials, technology, industry and investment.
Why Dubai
Why Dubai?
Dubai is a strong regional hub for trade, logistics, finance, technology and investment. The availability of 100% foreign ownership in many structures, access to international markets, a developed banking infrastructure and growing Türkiye–UAE trade relations make Dubai an attractive base for entrepreneurs and companies.
Tax and setup advantages may vary depending on company structure, business activity, free zone, licence scope and current regulations. Each company should be assessed separately.
A strong regional hub for trade, logistics, finance, technology and investment
100% foreign ownership available in many company structures
Access to international markets and a strong banking ecosystem
Expanding Türkiye–UAE trade and investment relations
Regional growth and business development opportunities for Turkish entrepreneurs
Structure Review
Which setup structure may be more suitable for you?
Send a short note. Your activity, target customers, operating model and banking expectations can be reviewed for an initial assessment.
This preliminary review is designed to clarify activity scope, target customers, licence structure and market-entry priorities.
Phone: +971 50 342 1668 · Email: acanli@wisdomefc.com
Packages
Advisory Packages
Each scope is clarified after an initial discussion based on the company’s sector, target market, setup needs and business development priorities.
Initial Advisory Session
For entrepreneurs who want to understand whether Dubai or the UAE is the right move before starting the setup process.
- Business objective and activity review
- Free zone/mainland preliminary review
- Licence scope notes
- Initial roadmap
Company Formation Advisory
For companies that need structured support through the setup, licence, banking preparation and compliance coordination process.
- Structure selection advisory
- Activity code/licence guidance
- Banking preparation file
- Tax and accounting coordination
Market Entry & B2B Growth Program
For companies that want to move beyond setup and build a practical market-entry and business development plan.
- Market research
- Target client and channel map
- B2B meeting plan
- Follow-up and business development process
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to set up a company in Dubai?
The timeline depends on the chosen structure, business activity, document readiness, approval process and visa or office requirements. A realistic timeline should be assessed case by case.
Is a free zone or mainland structure more suitable?
There is no single answer. The right structure depends on your target customers, sales model, office needs, visa plans, licensing scope, banking expectations and market-entry strategy.
Is a UAE bank account guaranteed?
No. Bank account opening is subject to each bank’s own assessment process. Our role is to help prepare the company profile, commercial rationale and supporting documents more professionally.
How does UAE corporate tax apply?
Application may vary according to company structure, business activity, revenue model, free zone status and current regulations. Each company should be reviewed separately.
Can I set up a company in Dubai while I already have a company in Türkiye?
Yes, many entrepreneurs and companies consider this structure. However, the existing Turkish operation, ownership structure, tax position and commercial relationship with the UAE entity should be reviewed carefully.
Do you support client or distributor search after company formation?
Yes. Support may include market research, target client profiling, B2B meeting planning, distributor search and follow-up business development.
Contact
Enter Dubai with the right structure and the right market plan.
In the first discussion, your objective, business activity, current preparation level and the healthiest next step for Dubai and the UAE market will be reviewed.