Business Essentials

Business Setup Services in Dubai and Across the UAE.

Establish and grow your business in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE with confidence. Crabb Hill offers comprehensive solutions for trade licence registration, visa and immigration services, PRO services, government liaison, and flexible office space. From Dubai company formation to UAE-wide business setup support, our experts make the process seamless and compliant.

Trade License Registration

We specialize in providing expert company formation services individually tailored to each international company or individual’s needs. This includes the mainland, all freezones plus the DIFC and ADGM Financial Freezones.

Simplifying and streamlining your entry into the UAE, whilst meeting corporate or individual objectives is our key focus. This ensures you’re able to operate as legally and as efficiently as possible, as soon as possible.

Government Liaison & PRO Services

Navigating the complexities of UAE government regulations can be challenging, especially for new or growing businesses. At Crabb Hill, we offer expert government liaison services that act as a critical bridge between your business and the various government entities you need to engage with.

From approvals and licensing to license amendments and renewals, we streamline the process, saving you time, reducing administrative friction, and ensuring full regulatory compliance across every stage of your business journey.

Crabb Hill manages all communication with UAE government bodies including:

Department of Economic Development
MOHRE –Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
Free Zone Authorities
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Economy
KHDA-Knowledge & Human Development Authority
Federal Tax Authority
Federal Customs Authority
Dubai Land Department
Dubai Municipality
National Media Council
Dubai Sports Council
Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical & Vocational Education & Training
Abu Dhabi Municipality

Visa & Immigration Services

Crabb Hill handles the complete UAE visa process for:

Business owners & shareholders
Employees and dependents
Golden Visa whether high-net-worth individuals, skilled individuals, or property investors
Visa renewals & cancellations
Medical tests & Emirates ID coordination

UAE Business Setup Made Simple

A Complete Guide from Choosing the Right Structure to Ensuring Legal Compliance

Choose the right structure (Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore)

Apply for trade licenses

Draft legal documents (MOA, shareholder agreements)

Office Lease Advice and solutions

Open a corporate bank account

Stay compliant with local regulations

Office Space Solutions

Crabb Hill provides advice and solutions through its partners to support your licensing process as efficiently as possible, with scaling options as your business and employee numbers grow. With each licensing jurisdiction having its own unique office space requirements as part of the licensing requirements, we’re well-equipped to guide you towards the best choice for your new business.