Company formation
Free Zone, Mainland or Offshore. We recommend the structure that fits your activity, ownership and goals — not the one that is easiest to sell.
Set up within 10 days of your first payment
Your company in the Emirates. From formation to visa.
Company formation, residency visa, Emirates ID and bank account — one team, one point of contact, from the first consultation to the day your visa is stamped.
Why Blackwood
The Blackwood standard, applied to your setup.
Blackwood is already established in the Emirates — a licensed UAE company (FZCO, DSO-IFZA), operating where our clients want to build. We bring the same discipline that runs large-scale operations to something just as decisive: getting you incorporated, compliant and resident, without the guesswork.
One team holds your file from start to finish — no call-centre, no handoffs, no diluted responsibility. Discretion is the default.
What we do
Everything you need to operate in the UAE.
Residency visa
Establishment card, entry permit, medical and stamping. For you, and for family or staff where needed.
Emirates ID
Your official UAE identity, handled alongside your visa.
Bank account
Introductions and support with our banking partners, personal and corporate. Final approval always rests with the bank.
Ongoing support
Licence renewals, PRO services and compliance, so your status never lapses.
How it works
From first call to full residency.
- 01
Consultation & structure
We assess your activity and recommend Free Zone, Mainland or Offshore, with the trade-offs stated plainly.
- 02
Formation & licence
Incorporation and trade licence, through our free-zone and mainland channels.
- 03
Immigration & visa
Establishment card, entry permit, medical and visa stamping.
- 04
Emirates ID
Your official UAE identity card.
- 05
Bank account
Introductions to banking partners and support through onboarding.
- 06
Ongoing support
Renewals, compliance and PRO services, for as long as you need.
Packages
Scaled to how far you want to go.
Essential
Company formation and trade licence. The entity, in place.
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Formation plus residency visa and Emirates ID. The most common route.
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Everything, up to bank account and ongoing PRO support. Fully handled.
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FAQ
What people ask us.
How long does it take?
Most setups are completed within 10 days of your first payment; visa steps follow immediately after.
Do I need to be in the UAE?
Some steps (medical, biometrics) need a short visit; much is handled remotely.
Free Zone or Mainland?
Free Zone suits many activities with full foreign ownership; Mainland lets you trade directly in the local market. We advise per your case.
Can you help me open a bank account?
Yes, through our banking partners. Final approval rests with the bank.
Is my information confidential?
Discretion is standard. We collect only what we need to advise you.
Start the conversation
Your Emirates company starts with one conversation.
Tell us where you are, and we will take it from there.
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