A Multiple Frames Group company · Dubai, UAE
Business Setup in Dubai & the UAE — the clear path from idea to launch.
Built for Founders
One partner for company formation, visas, HR & staffing, compliance and launch marketing.
200+
businesses advised
40+
free zones
1-week
average setup
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Trusted by brands across our group portfolio
Group-wide client relationships, carried into the consultancy.
What happens next
What happens after you send the form
Three simple steps — clear, fast and with zero pressure.
See your estimate instantly
Send the short form and get an indicative all-in cost range for your setup — itemised, no hidden fees.
A consultant contacts you within 1 business day
A senior consultant reviews your answers and reaches out on WhatsApp, phone or email — your choice.
Free call, written plan and quote, no obligation
You receive a written setup plan with line-by-line fees. Proceed only when you're ready — nothing is charged upfront.
Our key services
Everything you need — under one roof
Four pillars covering the entire life of your UAE business. Pick a pillar to explore.
SET UP
Company formation, licensing, bank accounts and PRO — start right, in the right jurisdiction.
Top packages
Top company setup packages
Curated packages across the UAE's most popular jurisdictions. Every fee is itemised in your quote.
IFZA Starter Business Package
IFZA · Dubai
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
Meydan Free Zone Package
Meydan Free Zone · Dubai
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
DMCC Business Package
DMCC · Dubai
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
SPC Free Zone Package
Sharjah Publishing City · Sharjah
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
SHAMS Business Package
SHAMS · Sharjah
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
RAKEZ Business Package
RAKEZ · Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
Ajman Free Zone Package
AFZA · Ajman
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
Dubai Mainland (DET) Package
Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism · Dubai
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
JAFZA Offshore Package
JAFZA · Dubai
Starting from AED [X]*
Timeline: [X]–[X] working days
*Indicative, includes government and service fees as itemised in your quote.
The process
Company setup in 4 easy steps
A clear, managed path from first conversation to a fully operational company.
Free Consultation
Tell us about your business idea, activities and budget. We recommend the right jurisdiction and structure — free, with no obligation.
Trade Licence
We reserve your company name, prepare documents and secure your trade licence from the relevant authority — usually within a week.
Visa Processing
We handle your residence visa, Emirates ID, medical and labour card for you, your partners and your employees.
Bank Account Opening
We introduce you to the right UAE banks and prepare your KYC pack — then support you until the account is active.
Choose your structure
Mainland vs Free Zone vs Offshore
The three UAE jurisdictions, side by side.
| — | Free Zone | Mainland | Offshore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | 100% foreign ownership | 100% foreign ownership (most activities) | 100% foreign ownership |
| Where you can trade | Inside the zone and internationally; mainland trade via a distributor | Anywhere in the UAE | Outside the UAE only |
| Office requirement | Flexi-desk options from [AED X] | Physical office / Ejari required | No physical office required |
| Visa eligibility | [X]–[X] visas depending on the zone | Visas based on office size | No UAE residence visas |
| Government contracts | Not eligible | Eligible | Not eligible |
| Typical cost range | [AED X] – [AED X] | [AED X] – [AED X] | [AED X] – [AED X] |
| Best for | Trading, e-commerce, freelancers, lean startups | Retail, contracting, government work, UAE-wide trading | Holding, asset protection, property ownership |
HR & Staffing
We handle your employee's entire journey
Expand without an entity
Hire in the UAE before you set up a company
With Employer of Record, we legally employ your staff in the UAE while you direct their work — no licence, no office, no setup. You keep full control of hiring, salaries and performance; we carry the employment, visas, payroll and compliance.
[X] days
to start hiring
[USD X]
per employee / month
Mainland
employment, fully compliant
I want to hire in…
Visa services
Long-term residency, made simple
The UAE Golden Visa leads our visa practice — with routes for almost every profile.
Golden Visa · 10 years
Are you eligible for the UAE Golden Visa?
Additional corporate services
Everything a company needs, after the licence
Eight corporate services that keep your UAE company running — all under one account manager.
PRO Services
Visas, Emirates ID, labour cards and all government liaison — handled.
More DetailsBank Account Opening
Corporate and personal accounts with the right UAE banks.
More DetailsAccounting
Monthly bookkeeping and management accounts you can rely on.
More DetailsVAT & Corporate Tax
Registration, quarterly returns and corporate tax filings on time.
More DetailsAML Compliance
goAML registration, policies, risk assessment and training.
More DetailsLegal Services
MOA/AOA drafting, contracts and notarisation coordination.
More DetailsOutsourced HR
Your full HR function — contracts, policies, payroll and disputes.
More DetailsDigital Marketing
Launch marketing from our group's award-winning marketing company.
More DetailsWhy Multiple Frames
Why businesses choose us
We built the group ourselves — we advise from real operator experience.
Operator Experience
Advisors who have actually built and scaled companies in the UAE.
End-to-End Setup
Licence, banking, visas, approvals — one team, one timeline.
Speed
Most setups completed within one week of documentation.
Transparent Fees
Every government and professional fee shown line by line.
One Dedicated Account Manager
A single senior contact owns your file from start to finish.
No Third-Party Handoffs
Everything is delivered in-house across the group.
Setup + Marketing Under One Roof
Branding, web and launch marketing from sister companies.
Support After Setup
Renewals, PRO, accounting and growth support long after launch.
By the numbers
Results our clients can point to
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Businesses Advised
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Free Zones & Mainland
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Approval Success
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Avg. Setup
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Client Satisfaction
[X]+
Visas Processed
Awards & Recognition
Pioneering Vision
Recognition across the group's decade of work — badges uploaded and managed by the team.
Leadership
The person behind the consultancy
Saif Bajwa
Founder & Chief Visionary Officer — Multiple Frames Group
With more than 15 years across marketing, business development, advertising, public relations and events, Saif leads the group's long-term vision, partnerships and growth — and personally oversees the consultancy's client work.
"Businesses don't need more marketing. They need smarter marketing."
Read the leadership storyGroup launch support
After setup, our group launches you.
Licence in hand? Our sister companies build the brand, the website and the first campaigns — proven on these launches.
Royal Furniture
Always-on influencer marketing
3.4M organic views
Aspora
Cashpora truck campaign
25,000+ people reached in-stadium
Motiongate
Launch campaign
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Essenzi
Brand launch
[Stat to confirm]
Partners in licensing
Authorities we work with
We set up companies across the UAE's major free zones and authorities — every day, direct.
IFZA
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DMCC
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DET — Dubai Economy & Tourism
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DIFC
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JAFZA
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Dubai Silicon Oasis
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DAFZ
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ADGM
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SHAMS
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SPC Free Zone
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RAKEZ
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Ajman Free Zone
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Insights & Guides
Straight answers on UAE business
Practical guides written by consultants who do the paperwork every day.
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FAQ
Questions we're asked every week
It depends on the jurisdiction, activities and number of visas. Free-zone packages typically start around [AED X] and mainland around [AED X]. Send the form at the top of this page and we'll reply with an itemised estimate — every fee shown line by line.
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The profile library
Our story. Page by page.
Both original profiles are here in full — not replaced or shortened. Open a book to explore the services, campaigns, portfolio and people behind Multiple Frames.
Your specialist company profile
Multiple Frames Business Consultancy Profile
Our consultancy story, complete service scope, leadership, process and group connections in one interactive capability book.
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Original marketing flipbook
Marketing Company Profile
Our agency story, eight service verticals, campaign images, case studies and results — including Royal Furniture, Essenzi, Motiongate and Aspora.
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Original events flipbook
Events & Production Profile
Explore the complete events deck: production services, portfolio categories, signature productions, twelve event posters and the client directory.
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Editable details: with every company we set up, we plant [X] trees / support [community programme] in the UAE.
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