Compare the right setup options, apply online, and move from idea to licensed business with one guided digital journey.
From licensing and visas to banking and accounting, Sharkup centralizes every step so you launch without chaos or guesswork.
Compare every UAE setup path by cost, activity, and timeline. A clear, side-by-side view across free zones and mainland, with no biased recommendations or sales pressure.
Choose your activity, submit your details, e-sign documents, and track progress from one dashboard.
Handle founder, family, and team visas in one coordinated process. Medical, Emirates ID, and stamping stay organized so nothing falls out of sync
Get matched with the right banking path for your business. Sharkup helps you prepare for KYC, avoid delays, and move faster with vetted banking partners.
Accounting, VAT, and corporate tax support built around UAE requirements. Get the right help for bookkeeping, registration, and filings without stitching together multiple providers.
Direct support for founders who need more than a standard setup flow. For complex cases, Sharkup adds hands-on guidance shaped by real operator experience.
A streamlined digital flow that helps you choose the right setup, complete your application online, and track every milestone in one dashboard.
Select your package, freezone, and visa count to shape the rest of the setup.
Add your business and ownership information in a guided flow built around UAE requirements.
Upload documents, review your application, and e-sign everything in one place.
Follow each milestone from submission to license, then move into visas, banking, and compliance.
Whether you’re running e-commerce, trading crypto, or building regulated fintech, Sharkup points you to the lowest-friction, best-fit freezone for your activity.
International Free Zone Authority. Up to 7 activities, no office requirement, and one of the fastest license timelines in Dubai.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. Award-winning free zone for trading, crypto, and commodities, built for operators who need substance and reputation.
Meydan Free Zone. Trade across the UAE under a federal commercial license — a strong fit for B2B, contracting, and retail plays.
Creative, media, and solo-founder friendly. One of the most accessible paths to a UAE trade license at entry level pricing.
A flexible option for industrial, professional, and e-commerce businesses, with room for warehousing, visas, and operational scale.
Abu Dhabi’s common-law financial centre, built for fintech, asset management, and structures that require regulatory credibility.
We looked at several business setup options before choosing Sharkup, and the difference was clarity. Instead of pushing us into a package, they showed us the right path for our business, explained the trade-offs, and handled the process through one clean digital flow. What stood out most was visibility — we always knew what was happening, what was needed from us, and what came next. That level of transparency made a process that usually feels uncertain feel genuinely under control.
See your setup cost upfront, including government fees, so you can make decisions with confidence. What we quote is what you pay
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