Ready to set up in the UAE?
Launching a business in the UAE offers exciting opportunities, but navigating the process alone can be overwhelming.
Let's get going
With our long-standing regional presence and expertise, we handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible.
Contact us About the UAEOur clients are serviced by more than 600 people across the globe
Trusted by 4,000+ clients across 100+ jurisdictions
Countries we can support you in
Languages spoken within our international team
Global entity formation simplified in a 4 step process
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, SME, or an international firm expanding into the UAE, your priorities are clear: speed, certainty, and long-term success. Unlike off-the-shelf providers, we tailor each business structure to your specific goals.
- Consult: We listen to your goals and recommend the most suitable business structures for you.
- Structure: Our experts handle all paperwork, filings, and regulatory approvals.
- Launch: You receive all required documentation to operate with confidence.
- Support: Our relationship doesn’t end at setup - we’re here for the long haul.

Setting up shouldn’t mean slowing down
We have considerable experience supporting clients of all sizes with the formation and administration of companies, trusts, foundations and partnerships across key jurisdictions.
Regardless of the scale of your needs, we provide quality services, delivered professionally every time as soon as possible, so you can focus on what matters most to you.
How we support you
Our UAE-based team combines regulatory expertise with tailored support. Trusted by growing businesses across the globe for delivering seamless company setup and administration, we guide you through every step with precision and efficiency.

“We’ve been working with Hawksford since 2012 when we decided to set up our own entities in Asia. The team is very professional and helpful. They took care of every step of business formation, giving us advice and responding to our needs in a timely manner."
Sophia Zhou, APAC Finance Controller, Moleskine China
Comprehensive company solutions
Entity formation
We handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible. We then look after the fundamentals so that everything is in good standing year after year.
Learn moreBank account opening
We liaise directly with banks to get accounts open for your entities and handle day-to-day cash management and fund flows going forward.
Learn moreDirector services
We provide directors as needed – from individuals to full boards – delivering effective day-to-day management of your entities.
Learn moreCompany secretarial
We act as company secretary for a wide range of businesses across our international offices and provide all associated services. Ensuring best-practice governance and proactive board support for all of your entities.
Learn moreCompliance services
We provide expert compliance support, ensuring your entities are completely aligned with local and international regulatory and legislative requirements.
Learn moreTax solutions
Our highly experienced teams will help deal with the key tax compliance, filing and reporting needs of your entities.
Learn more