Indian founders often search “Dubai company registration” and get sold on speed. Mainland, free zone, and offshore change who you can serve, visa quota, bank KYC, and how money leaves India under FEMA.
This guide is the decision layer. Use it before incorporation papers — then open the Dubai desk for the licence pack and India remittance sequencing.
Who this is for
- Indian founders opening a first UAE company from Delhi, Gurgaon, or remotely
- Groups unsure whether free zone or mainland fits onshore UAE customers
- NRIs and family offices weighing offshore holding vs operating companies
- Finance teams aligning UAE setup with FEMA ODI and Form 15CA/CB
How we work
- 01
Map customers and activity
Onshore UAE trade, zone-only ops, exports, or a holding vehicle each point to a different licence family.
- 02
Compare mainland vs free zone vs offshore
Visas, office model, banking substance, and India ownership paperwork on one matrix — not only setup days.
- 03
Sequence UAE licence with India remittances
Capital and services transfers need FEMA and Form 15CA/CB that match the UAE incorporation pack.
What you receive
- Mainland vs free zone vs offshore recommendation note
- Activity and licence shortlist with UAE partner
- Bank KYC and visa readiness checklist
- India FEMA / Form 15CA-CB sequencing with international tax desk
Common questions
Direct answers for searchers and answer engines
No. Free zone fits many export or zone-activity models, but mainland may be better when you need standard onshore UAE trading. Offshore is usually a holding or international vehicle — not a substitute for a trading licence.
Often yes for many free-zone and some mainland paths, subject to KYC, power of attorney, and bank requirements. PJRJ coordinates remotely from Delhi or Gurgaon with UAE partners for local filings.
No. Indian residents remain taxable on worldwide income unless a specific exemption applies. India–UAE DTAA, PE risk, and FEMA still need a facts check.
Call or WhatsApp +91-8882913461, or use the contact form. Share your activity, customer geography, and whether capital will leave India.