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UAE Company Formation Fundamentals
Entity types, licensing, free zones, and tax registration for UAE businesses
This course covers the complete UAE company formation journey, from choosing the right legal entity and jurisdiction to obtaining trade licenses, registering for VAT and Corporate Tax, and meeting ongoing compliance obligations. Learn about mainland, free zone, and offshore options, DED requirements, and the regulatory framework under the UAE Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021).
4h 10m 20 lessons
Module 1
Introduction to UAE Company Formation
Module 2
Legal Entity Types & Structures
Module 3
Mainland vs Free Zone vs Offshore
Module 4
Trade Licensing & DED Requirements
Module 5
Free Zone Setup & Benefits
Module 6
Corporate Tax Registration & Impact
Module 7
VAT Registration Thresholds & Process
Module 8
Business Bank Account & Financial Setup
Module 9
Licensing, Approvals & Compliance Calendar
Module 10
Ongoing Compliance & Government Services
Completion requirements
- Study all 20 lessons in the course
- Complete the final assessment with a score of 70% or higher
- Receive an ApeX certificate of course completion
ApeX Academy certificates are certificates of course completion. They are not accredited, licensed, or endorsed by any government body or external organization, and do not constitute CPD hours.