DIFC Company Setup Services
End-to-end support for establishing your company in DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre), with its own jurisdiction based on English common law — from strategy and incorporation to visas, corporate banking and operations after setup. We bring specialist knowledge of financial services, funds and regulated fintech.
Biz Easy and DIFC
Scope of services
1. Company setup and licensing
From choosing the right form — a foreign branch or a standalone entity — through to incorporation. We have experience launching a foreign branch for a construction-related company.
2. Visas and bank account
Employment visa processing and support with opening a corporate bank account, handled end to end.
3. Licence renewals and changes
Licence renewals, changes to business activities and other procedures for existing DIFC entities.
4. General affairs and HR support
Setting up and running local general affairs and HR operations, backed by our experience supporting a major trading house.
5. Company operations support (general consulting)
Ongoing management consulting after setup, from day-to-day decisions to dealings with the authorities.
6. Business support systems
Implementation of business support systems to improve efficiency, backed by our experience supporting a major trading house.
7. Accounting and audit
Ongoing operational support, including accounting and audit under the DIFC regulatory framework.
8. Free zone selection consulting
Advice on whether DIFC is the right fit or whether other free zones, such as DMCC, deserve comparison, based on your business.
How the engagement works
- ConsultationA free initial consultation to understand your business.
- Legal formSelecting the legal form (foreign branch, standalone entity or other).
- Documents and applicationPreparing the required documents and applying to DIFC.
- Licence and officeObtaining the licence and securing office space.
- Visas and bankingObtaining visas and opening the bank account.
- Post-setup supportAccounting and audit, and licence renewals.
Who DIFC suits
Finance and funds
Asset management and fund administration, and regulated fintech businesses.
Real estate and design
A base for real estate development and design work in the Middle East, with the affinity of English common law contract practice.
Existing DIFC entities
Companies considering licence renewals or changes to business activities, or a review of their accounting and audit arrangements.