UAE's first 100% digital setup
  • Licensing
  • Compliance
  • Banking
  • Visas
UAE • EST. 2020
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UAE's first 100% digital business setup platform

Launch yourDubai companyin days, not months.

Compare 25+ free zones, apply online, and get your trade license without consultants, paperwork, or hidden fees. Built for founders who'd rather build.

Companies
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Launched in the UAE since 2020
Speed
0–6 days
Application to trade license
Jurisdictions
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Free zone & mainland packages
Online
100%
Sign & file from anywhere on Earth
Your applicationLive

Meraki Studios FZ-LLC

DMCC • Dubai • E-commerce license
Trade name reservedDay 1
Documents signed onlineDay 2
●License under government reviewDay 3
4Bank account & visa kitDay 5
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01 — What we do

Everything you need to launch, in one place.

From your trade license to your visa, banking, and accounting — Sharkup replaces the spreadsheet, the consultant, and the runaround.

01

Compare every jurisdiction in the UAE — by cost, activity, and timeline.

An honest, side-by-side comparison engine across all free zones and mainland options. No commission-driven recommendations.

02

Trade license, instantly

E-commerce, professional, and commercial licenses — apply, e-sign, and track end-to-end inside the dashboard.

03

Residency visas

Sort yourself, your family, and your team. We handle medicals, Emirates ID, and stamping in lockstep.

04

Banking, opened

Pre-vetted intros to UAE banks and digital alternatives. We line up your KYC pack so accounts open in days.

05

Accounting & VAT

Bookkeeping, VAT registration, and corporate tax filings handled by partners with 20+ years on the ground.

06

Founder concierge

One-on-one guidance from our founder for complex setups — Fortune 100 and Web3 experience included.

02 — How it works

Four steps. No consultants.

A digital pipeline that replaces weeks of broker calls and paper signatures with a single, honest interface.

Step 01

Tell us about your business

Activity, shareholders, budget. A 4-minute form that decides the next 5 years.

Step 02

Compare jurisdictions, side-by-side

Total cost, processing time, office requirements — laid bare with no upsell weighting.

Step 03

Apply & e-sign online

Upload your passport, sign digitally. We file with the authority and track every approval.

Step 04

License in your dashboard

Trade license, MoA, share certificate. Then visas, banking, and accounting — at your pace.

03 — Pick a jurisdiction

A free zone for every kind of founder.

Whether you're an e-commerce solo founder or a regulated fintech — we'll point you to the cheapest, fastest jurisdiction that fits your activity.

setup.
Sharkup did in five days what three different consultants couldn't get done in three months. The pricing was the price. That's it.
Layla Karam · Founder, Salt + Studio
04 — Pricing

Honest pricing. No hidden fees.

What you see is what you pay. Government fees are passed through at cost; our service fee never moves once quoted.

05 — Common questions

The fine print, in plain English.

Everything we get asked, answered honestly. Still unsure? Talk to our founder directly.

How long does it take to get a UAE trade license?

Typically 4 to 6 working days from a complete application — depending on jurisdiction and activity. Our average across IFZA, SHAMS, and Meydan in 2026 is 4.2 days.

Do I need to be in the UAE to start?

No. The free zone setup is fully remote — including digital shareholder signatures. Mainland setup can begin remotely; you'll need to enter the UAE for medicals and Emirates ID at the visa stage.

What's the difference between a free zone and the mainland?

Free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, tax incentives, and lower setup costs — but you can only invoice within the zone or internationally. Mainland licenses let you trade across the entire UAE and contract with government, at a higher cost and with different substance rules.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Government fees are passed through at exactly the receipted amount. Sharkup's service fee is fixed at quote and itemised in your dashboard. If a price ever changes, we'll tell you why before you pay.

Can Sharkup help with banking and visas?

Yes. After your license is issued, we trigger banking introductions and your visa pipeline from the same dashboard — medicals, Emirates ID, stamping. We'll also onboard family and team members.

What happens at renewal?

We auto-remind you 60 days before expiry, lock in your renewal pricing, and handle the paperwork. No "convenience" markups, no surprise add-ons.