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Relocation · India → UAE

Indian founders setting up in Dubai: company, banking, and the LRS reality

A practical framing for founders who need a UAE entity — without collapsing company setup, banking, and property into one sales pitch.

What to get straight early

Activity first, zone second

Consultancy, trading, e-commerce, and tech have different activity lists and visa economics. We match across partner zones in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman — including when Ajman or Sharjah is the smarter call.

Banking is a separate process

A trade licence helps you apply; it does not open the account. Expect KYC, proof of activity, and timelines that vary by bank. We help you prepare — we do not guarantee approval.

LRS and remittance are India-side questions

Outward remittance under LRS, documentation, and tax treatment sit with your bank and Indian advisors. CoreSpaces does not provide Indian tax or remittance advice.

Home and company often travel together

Many Indian relocators research property and company formation in the same window. Property diligence is handled by CoreSpaces Realty LLC — a separate RERA-licensed entity from this setup business.

Understand the money and tax side

For how Indian buyers typically approach Dubai freehold — LRS considerations, repatriation questions, and the purchase process — read the corridor research on CoreSpaces Realty (separate licensed brokerage):

Buying Dubai property from India →

Business Setup services are provided by CoreSpaces L.L.C-FZ, licensed through Meydan Free Zone and acting as an authorised, non-exclusive channel partner of the free zone authorities it represents. Which zone suits you is confirmed during consultation. CoreSpaces L.L.C-FZ is a separate operating entity from CoreSpaces Realty LLC. Full entity breakdown.

Next step

Shortlist a free zone in two minutes, then confirm activity fit and costs with us.