Business Consulting Services in Dubai

Know your real cost first. Decide with confidence.

Most setup quotes show the license sticker, not the real number. Use the calculator to see your indicative first-year cost — license, workspace, and compliance — on screen in 2 minutes, no waiting for a callback. A Sky Sigma advisor then confirms your exact quote in writing. You register with the relevant authority; we compare your options, prepare each step, and keep your books running from day one.

Sky Sigma is a private accounting & advisory firm — not a government entity. Official company registration is carried out by the relevant UAE authority.

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What UAE Business Setup Really Costs

The advertised license price is rarely the full number. Here is the honest first-year picture for a typical 1–2 owner free zone consulting company.

License & zone fees (set by the free zone)AED 5,750 – 14,500
Workspace (virtual desk to physical office)AED 0 – 24,000
First-year extras most quotes hide (processing, onboarding, compliance)~ AED 12,000
Sky Sigma advisory feeFixed — quoted upfront, in writing

Included in every setup engagement

  • First 3 months bookkeeping (AED 3,000 value)
  • Corporate Tax registration support
  • VAT assessment
  • Bank-account opening support
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Indicative ranges, last verified July 2026. Official fees are set and charged by the relevant free zone or authority — not by Sky Sigma.

A License Broker Sells You a License. We Build a Company That Lasts.

The difference shows up after the license prints.

A typical setup broker

  • Paid the moment your license prints
  • Advertises a license-only sticker price
  • Extras appear after you commit
  • Gone by your first tax deadline

Sky Sigma

  • Earns its keep after setup — the same team runs your books, VAT and Corporate Tax
  • Quotes the full first-year number upfront, in writing
  • Every cost mapped before you spend a dirham
  • FTA-Approved Tax Agent, still here at filing time

Comprehensive Business Consulting

From initial business setup to strategic growth planning — our consulting services cover every stage of your UAE business journey.

Business setup planning and licensing guidance
Strategic business planning and development
Process optimization and efficiency improvement
Compliance consulting and regulatory guidance
Market analysis and competitive intelligence
Operational restructuring and improvement
Technology integration and digital transformation
Financial modeling and business valuation
Partnership and joint venture structuring
Exit strategy planning and execution
Feasibility studies and market entry analysis
ESR filing and substance advisory

FTA accuracy guarantee

If a filing we make is penalised due to our error, we cover the FTA fine — in writing, in the engagement letter.

Fixed fees, no surprises

Quoted upfront in writing. No surprise invoices, ever.

Cancel anytime

Stay because it works, not because you are locked in — 30-day notice.

Setting Up Is Easy. Operating Compliantly Is Not.

The UAE crossed one million active business licenses in 2025 — getting licensed has never been easier, which is exactly why the setup industry competes on sticker price. The low package prices you see advertised are real, but they are license-only numbers: no processing extras, no workspace, and none of the compliance a company legally needs from the moment it exists. That gap between the sticker and reality is where first-year budgets blow up.

The compliance layer is where new founders actually get hurt. Corporate Tax registration is mandatory for every company — including free zone entities — and missing the deadline costs AED 10,000 before you have earned a dirham. Cross the VAT threshold without registering and penalties compound. Operate in a DNFBP sector — real estate, precious metals, corporate services — and AML obligations apply too, with fines from AED 50,000. None of this appears in a license-only quote, because the seller is paid when the license prints.

Sky Sigma approaches setup as your future accountants, because that is what we are. The structure we recommend is the one we will have to live with when we run your books, VAT, and Corporate Tax: correct activity wording, a banking-ready KYC file, tax deadlines mapped before they bite, and bookkeeping live from day one. Start with the calculator above — the indicative number is on screen in two minutes, and a licensed advisor confirms your exact quote in writing.

Industries We Serve

Industry-specific consulting for businesses across the UAE.

E-Commerce & Retail

Marketplace strategy, fulfillment optimization, and omnichannel growth planning

Real Estate

Property investment analysis, portfolio strategy, and regulatory compliance advisory

International Trade

UAE market entry strategy, trade license selection, and supply chain optimization

Free Zone Businesses

Free zone selection, license optimization, and mainland expansion planning

Manufacturing

Operational efficiency, lean management, and industrial zone setup advisory

Tourism & Hospitality

Business launch strategy, licensing, and operational planning for the UAE tourism sector

Our Consulting Process

A structured approach to solving your business challenges.

1

Free Discovery Call

We listen to your business goals, challenges, and vision. We assess your current situation and identify the key areas where expert guidance will have the biggest impact.

2

Strategy & Roadmap

We develop a tailored strategy and action plan with clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables. Every recommendation is grounded in UAE market reality and regulatory requirements.

3

Execution & Support

We do not just advise — we help you execute. From business setup paperwork to system implementation, we support you through every step until results are achieved.

Mainland or Free Zone? Start With the Number.

Your indicative all-in first-year cost — license, workspace, and compliance — on screen in two minutes. A licensed advisor then confirms your exact quote in writing, so you compare options on facts, not sales pitches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business consulting services in the UAE.

Phone

+971 58 512 7223

Business Hours

Sun - Thu: 9AM - 6PM

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Sky Sigma has guided 100+ UAE businesses from first estimate to first filing. See your indicative setup cost now — instant, on screen, and yours to take anywhere.

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