Business Setup · PRO · All 7 Emirates

From your business idea to a ready-to-operate business in the UAE.

We set up your business across all 7 emirates (licensing, interiors, furniture, staff, visas and insurance) and can also run it for you. We also handle your PRO work: visas, Emirates ID, labour & MOHRE, attestation and typing. All applications go through the official government channels.

Business setup in 1–3 months* (guaranteed timeline)

Business Development

Complete Business Setup Solutions

Planning to start a business in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE? We provide end-to-end setup and development support: business setup, furniture, equipment, staffing support, visa processing assistance and operational preparation, all under one roof.

Our 5-step business setup process

  1. 01

    Business planning

    We discuss your business idea, requirements, budget, location and the type of business you want to establish.

  2. 02

    Company formation & licensing

    We assist with company formation, trade licensing, documentation and the necessary approvals for your business activity.

  3. 03

    Interior & furniture setup

    We help arrange shop or office interiors, furniture, equipment, fixtures and other essentials your business needs.

  4. 04

    Staff & visa assistance

    We assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, employment documentation and visa processing, subject to applicable requirements and approvals.

  5. 05

    Launch & operational support

    We help prepare your business for opening, organise essential requirements and provide business development and operational support.

Our target timeline

Business setup in 1–3 months* (guaranteed timeline)

*The timeline depends on the business activity, complete and correct documents, premises and government approvals. Approvals and processing times are decided by the relevant authorities.

Set up & run

We set up your business, and we can run it for you

We prepare every kind of business and hand it over ready to operate. If you prefer, we can also operate and manage the business for you through our ongoing business management solutions. One partner from idea to opening day, and beyond.

1

We set it up

Licensing, interiors, furniture and equipment, staff, visas and insurance.

2

We launch it

Opening preparation and operational support so you are ready to start.

3

We can run it

Ongoing business management, so the business is operated and managed for you.

The scope and terms of business management are agreed with you before we start.

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Types of businesses we help set up

Medical & Healthcare

  • Hospitals and medical centres
  • General and specialist clinics
  • Dental clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Diagnostic laboratories
  • Physiotherapy and wellness centres

Food & Hospitality

  • Restaurants and fine dining
  • Hotels and hotel apartments
  • Cafeterias and coffee shops
  • Bakeries and sweet shops
  • Catering companies
  • Cloud kitchens and food outlets

Beauty & Personal Care

  • Ladies' salons and beauty centres
  • Men's salons and barbershops
  • Spas and wellness centres
  • Nail and makeup studios
  • Perfume and cosmetics shops

Retail Shops & Showrooms

  • Tailoring shops and boutiques
  • Clothing and fashion stores
  • Supermarkets and grocery stores
  • Electronics and mobile shops
  • Furniture showrooms
  • Jewellery and watch shops
  • Car showrooms and other retail

Automotive & Transport

  • Rent-a-car companies
  • Auto repair workshops
  • Car wash businesses
  • Auto spare parts shops
  • Transport and delivery companies

Laundry & Cleaning

  • Laundry and dry-cleaning shops
  • Commercial laundry facilities
  • Cleaning companies
  • Building maintenance services
  • Facilities management

Warehousing & Logistics

  • Warehouses and storage
  • Logistics companies
  • Import and export businesses
  • General trading companies
  • Distribution and delivery
  • E-commerce businesses

Offices & Professional Services

  • Corporate offices
  • Real estate agencies
  • Business consultancy firms
  • Marketing and advertising agencies
  • IT and software companies
  • Accounting and administrative services
  • Recruitment and HR businesses

Education & Other Businesses

  • Training centres
  • Nurseries and educational facilities
  • Gyms and fitness centres
  • Event management companies
  • Photography and media studios
  • Manufacturing units and workshops
  • Contracting and technical services

…and many other business activities, in all 7 emirates. Tell us your idea.

What we can help arrange

  • Business planning and company formation support
  • Trade licensing and documentation assistance
  • Shop, office and commercial space setup
  • Furniture, fixtures and equipment
  • Staff recruitment and onboarding support
  • Employment visa processing assistance
  • PRO and government transaction services
  • Insurance assistance
  • Business opening and operational support
  • Ongoing business management: we can run the business for you

Your business. Our support. Your next big step.

Tell us your business idea and let us help you build it from the ground up.

Discuss your business setup

*Business setup in 1–3 months depends on the business activity, complete documents, premises and government approvals. Some businesses, including hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, need specific regulatory approvals. Timelines and approvals depend on the relevant authorities.

What we assist with

All PRO Services

Visa Services

  • Employment visa

    Help with entry permit, status change and residence visa steps for employees sponsored by a company.

  • Family / residence visa sponsorship

    Applications to sponsor a spouse, children or parents, from entry permit to residence stamping.

  • Visit / tourist visa

    Assistance applying for short-term visit and tourist visas for relatives and friends.

  • Golden visa assistance

    Checking eligibility and preparing and submitting long-term (Golden) residence applications through the official channels.

  • Visa renewal & cancellation

    Renewing residence visas on time, and cancelling visas when an employee or family member leaves.

  • Status change

    Changing visa status inside the UAE where allowed, for example from a visit visa to a residence visa.

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Emirates ID & Medical

  • New Emirates ID

    Typing and submitting the Emirates ID application with a new residence visa.

  • Emirates ID renewal

    Renewal applications along with visa renewal, or on their own.

  • Replacement

    Applications to replace a lost, damaged or outdated Emirates ID card.

  • Medical fitness test booking

    Booking the visa medical fitness test and guiding you on what to bring.

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Labour & MOHRE Services

  • Work permits

    Applications for new work permits for employees through MOHRE channels.

  • Job offer & contract typing

    Preparing and typing job offer letters and employment contracts for submission.

  • Labour card

    Follow-up on labour card issuance after the work permit is approved.

  • Work permit renewal & cancellation

    Renewing work permits and handling cancellation applications when employment ends.

  • Employee transfers

    Assistance transferring an employee's work permit from one employer to another.

  • Domestic workers

    Applications related to visas and permits for domestic workers, such as housemaids and drivers.

  • Labour service centre transactions

    Help with transactions usually done at labour service centres (Tasheel / Tawjeeh-type), such as typing, submissions and awareness sessions.

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Company Formation & Licensing

  • Mainland company setup

    Guidance and paperwork for setting up a mainland (DED / economic department) company.

  • Free zone company setup

    Help choosing a free zone and completing the licence application.

  • Freelance licences

    Applications for freelance permits and licences where available.

  • Trade name reservation

    Checking and reserving a trade name for your business.

  • Initial approval

    Applying for the initial approval needed before the licence is issued.

  • Licence renewal & amendments

    Renewing trade licences and changing activities, partners, name or address.

  • Local service agent arrangements

    Assistance arranging a local service agent where the business type requires one.

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Immigration & Establishment Card

  • Establishment / immigration card

    New establishment card applications so a company can sponsor employee visas (GDRFA / ICP).

  • Establishment card renewal & amendments

    Renewing the card and updating company details after licence changes.

  • Immigration file follow-up

    Follow-up on pending immigration applications and guidance on official requirements.

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Document Attestation & Translation

  • MOFA attestation

    Attestation of documents through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs process.

  • Degree & certificate attestation

    Help attesting educational, marriage, birth and other certificates for use in the UAE.

  • Commercial document attestation

    Attestation of company documents such as invoices, agreements and authorisations.

  • Legal translation

    Arranging legal translation of documents (for example English, Arabic and other languages) by licensed translators.

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Typing & Government Transactions

  • Visa & immigration typing

    Amer / Tasheel-type typing and submission of applications.

  • E-services applications

    Filling in and submitting applications on government e-service portals for you.

  • Dubai, Sharjah & Abu Dhabi portals

    Help with transactions on the different emirates' official online portals and apps.

  • Application follow-up

    Tracking submitted applications and informing you about any additional requirements.

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Insurance Assistance

  • Health insurance for visas

    Help arranging the health insurance needed for residence and employment visa applications, through licensed insurance providers.

  • Employee & business insurance

    Assistance arranging insurance for your staff and your business through licensed insurance providers.

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Business Support

  • Corporate bank account opening

    Help preparing documents and coordinating with banks for a business account. Approval is decided by the bank.

  • VAT & Corporate Tax registration

    Assistance with registration applications on the Federal Tax Authority portal.

  • Chamber of Commerce

    Chamber registration, renewal and certificate applications.

  • Ejari / tenancy assistance

    Help registering tenancy contracts (Ejari or the relevant emirate's system).

  • Police clearance assistance

    Help applying for a police good conduct (clearance) certificate.

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BRC PRO Services UAE is a private service provider, not a government office. Applications are submitted through the official channels and all approvals are decided by the relevant authorities.

Simple process

How it works

  1. 1

    Send documents

    Message us on WhatsApp with the service you need and photos or scans of your documents.

  2. 2

    We check & quote

    We review what is needed, tell you if anything is missing and share a quote.

  3. 3

    We process

    After your OK, we prepare and submit the application through the official channels.

  4. 4

    You get updates

    We keep you informed on WhatsApp and let you know if the authority asks for anything else.

  5. 5

    Done

    You receive your approved document or the final result of your application.

Be prepared

Documents usually needed

General guidance only. Exact requirements depend on your case and the latest rules of each authority. We will confirm the list before you apply.

Residence / family visa

Passport copy, photo with white background, sponsor's Emirates ID and visa, and relationship documents (for example an attested marriage or birth certificate). Proof of salary or tenancy may be needed.

Employment visa / work permit

Employee passport copy and photo, educational certificate (attested if required), and company trade licence and establishment card details.

Emirates ID

Passport with valid visa or entry permit, photo, and the current or old Emirates ID for renewals.

Company formation

Passport copies of owners / partners, visa or entry stamp, proposed trade names, business activity and contact details.

Attestation

Original document and passport copy. Some documents first need attestation in the issuing country.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a government office?

No. BRC PRO Services UAE is a private service provider. We help you prepare and submit applications through the official government channels, and the authorities make all decisions.

How do I start?

Send us a message on WhatsApp or fill in the form below with the service you need. We will tell you which documents are required.

Can you set up a complete business for me?

Yes. Through our business development service we can help with planning, licensing, interior and furniture setup, staff recruitment and visas, and getting ready to open. Tell us your idea on WhatsApp and we will discuss what is needed.

How long does a complete business setup take?

Our target is business setup in 1–3 months, and we guarantee to work to this timeline. The timeline depends on the business activity, complete and correct documents, premises and government approvals. Approvals and processing times are decided by the relevant authorities.

Can you run the business for me after setup?

Yes. We set up the business and can also operate and manage it for you through our ongoing business management solutions. The scope and terms are agreed with you before we start.

Do you help with insurance?

Yes. We offer insurance assistance, for example health insurance needed for visas and insurance for your staff and business, arranged through licensed insurance providers.

Do hospitals, clinics or pharmacies need special approvals?

Yes. Healthcare and some other activities need specific regulatory approvals. Timelines and approvals depend on the relevant authorities.

How much does a service cost?

It depends on the service and the official government fees that apply. Send us your details on WhatsApp and we will give you a quote before starting.

How long do PRO and visa services take?

Processing times for visas, Emirates ID, labour and other PRO services are set by the government authorities and can vary. We will give you an estimate when we review your case and keep you updated.

Can you help individuals as well as companies?

Yes. We assist individuals and families (visas, Emirates ID, attestation) as well as businesses (licences, work permits, company services).

Which emirates do you cover?

We cover all 7 emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Send us your emirate and the service you need on WhatsApp.

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