Cosec
Business Setup Company
Cosec helps entrepreneurs, businesses and private clients establish and operate in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We combine practical advice with hands-on support across company formation, licensing, banking applications, visas, accounting and corporate administration. Our services also include holding companies…
About Cosec
Cosec helps entrepreneurs, businesses and private clients establish and operate in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We combine practical advice with hands-on support across company formation, licensing, banking applications, visas, accounting and corporate administration. Our services also include holding companies and foundations, professional directors, fully managed company structures, Employer of Record and e-invoicing preparation. We help clients choose a structure that fits their activities, customers and hiring plans, then support them beyond incorporation.
Our core clients are founders setting up their first mainland or free zone company, SMEs looking to outsource bookkeeping and compliance, and overseas businesses expanding into the region. For companies that need UAE employees before establishing an entity, we offer Employer of Record services. For owners who remain overseas, our managed company services provide local management, governance and administration. We also support individuals and families with residency applications and professional advisers assisting their own clients.
We charge according to the scope, complexity and ongoing workload. Company formation and individual projects are quoted around the client’s requirements, while services such as accounting, professional directors and Employer of Record carry monthly fees. Published starting prices include AED 15,000 for UAE free zone formation, AED 32,500 for mainland formation, AED 1,000 per month for accounting, AED 2,000 per month for a professional director, and AED 1,500 per employee per month for Employer of Record. Final pricing depends on the agreed package; government charges, salaries, visa costs, insurance and other external expenses may be additional.
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Who this provider is best for
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We work with founders establishing a new mainland or free zone company.
Existing businesses needing support with day to day bookkeeping, tax returns and compliance.
And overseas businesses looking to enter the UAE market via new entity, branch or fully managed company.
Main strengths
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Our expertise spans company formation, banking, immigration, accounting and corporate governance.
We combine independent advice with hands-on delivery, recommending structures that fit how your business will trade, hire and operate.
One team coordinates the applications, administration and ongoing support, with clear communication and practical guidance at every stage.
Frequently asked questions
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The right choice depends on your activities, customers, premises and hiring plans. Mainland can suit businesses needing direct access to the UAE market and physical operations. A free zone may suit international or zone-based operations, subject to its licensing and trading rules.
Mainland vs free zone: https://cosecdubai.com/guides/uae-company-formation/free-zone-vs-mainland
Indicative packages start from AED 15,000 for a Dubai free zone company and AED 32,500 for mainland formation. The final cost depends on activities, premises, visas and approvals. Ongoing expenses include licence renewals, accounting, compliance, premises and visa renewals.
Company formation: https://cosecdubai.com/services/company-formation
Setup and ongoing costs: https://cosecdubai.com/guides/uae-company-formation/uae-company-setup-cost
Full foreign ownership is generally available in free zones and for most mainland activities. Strategic or regulated activities can have additional ownership or approval conditions, which should be checked before choosing the structure.
Company formation: https://cosecdubai.com/services/company-formation
Allow approximately one to six weeks for a free zone licence, or four to eight weeks for typical mainland licensing, premises and immigration arrangements. Additional approvals or incomplete documents can extend these estimates. Bank account opening follows a separate timetable.
Company formation: https://cosecdubai.com/services/company-formation
Many applications can begin remotely. Completing the licence without travelling depends on the authority, company structure, shareholders and document requirements. Residence visa medical tests and Emirates ID biometrics require attendance in the UAE.
Company formation: https://cosecdubai.com/services/company-formation
Workspace requirements depend on your jurisdiction, activities and visa needs. Free zones offer options ranging from basic registered workspace arrangements to dedicated offices. Mainland businesses generally require physical premises. The appropriate option should reflect how the business will operate.
Office and setup costs: https://cosecdubai.com/guides/uae-company-formation/uae-company-setup-cost
We identify suitable banks, prepare the application and coordinate responses during the bank’s review. Banks typically request incorporation documents, identification and address evidence for owners and signatories, plus information about business activities, customers, expected transactions and sources of funds. The bank determines its requirements and approval decision.
Corporate banking support: https://cosecdubai.com/services/banking
Yes. We support residence applications for business owners, employment visas for staff and dependent applications for families. We coordinate the entry permit, medical testing, Emirates ID biometrics and residence issuance. Eligibility and the number of visas available depend on the relevant sponsorship, licence and jurisdiction requirements.
Visa and immigration services: https://cosecdubai.com/services/visa
Eligibility depends on the application route. The website covers investors, skilled professionals and exceptional talent, with different financial, employment, qualification or endorsement requirements. We review your circumstances, identify the relevant route and explain the supporting evidence needed before you apply.
Golden Visa: https://cosecdubai.com/services/golden-visa
Yes. Our services cover bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, corporate tax and WPS payroll. Monthly accounting fees start from AED 1,000 for ten invoices or fewer. Pricing reflects transaction volumes, VAT requirements and payroll headcount, with the scope agreed around your business.
Accounting services: https://cosecdubai.com/services/accounting
A free zone licence does not automatically remove corporate tax registration and filing obligations. Preferential tax treatment depends on meeting qualifying conditions. VAT registration is generally mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed that amount within 30 days. Your activities and transactions determine the applicable requirements.
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