Corporate Services Provider in Dubai & UAE
A corporate services provider in Dubai helps you form a company, prepare licence and visa applications for the relevant UAE authorities, keep your accounts and tax in order, and prepare a corporate bank account application with an introduction to a bank. Exactitude Business Services FZCO is an independent private consultancy in Dubai. We advise on mainland, free zone and offshore setup, and we help clients obtain licences and visas from the authorities that issue them.
What a corporate service provider does in Dubai
A corporate services provider (CSP) is a private firm that advises companies and founders on setting up and running a business in the UAE. It is not a government entity, a free zone authority, or a bank. Licences and visas are issued only by the relevant UAE authorities. Bank accounts are opened only by the bank, which makes its own decision.
In practice, a CSP in Dubai typically covers:
- Company formation — choosing a mainland, free zone or offshore structure, and preparing the documents the authority asks for.
- Licence and visa guidance — helping you understand what to file, and helping you obtain the licence or visa from the authority that issues it.
- Company secretarial work — records, renewals and the documents a company needs to stay in good standing.
- Accounting, VAT and corporate tax — bookkeeping and tax work so filings are accurate and on time.
- Bank account application preparation and bank introduction — getting the file ready and introducing you to a suitable bank. The bank decides.
Exactitude Business Services FZCO is an FCCA-led consultancy. The company was founded in 2025. The team has 14+ years of experience in the UAE. Our IFZA licence number is 56817, issued on 17 January 2025 by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority. We work with founders, SMEs and companies entering the UAE from abroad.
Corporate services we provide
Business Formation in the UAE
- Mainland company formation — including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman.
- Free zone company setup — including IFZA, JAFZA, Meydan, Dubai South and RAKEZ.
- Offshore company formation.
Corporate Bank Account Application
- Application preparation for UAE corporate accounts, including mainland, free zone and offshore companies.
- A document list for the bank you are being introduced to, and a check of the file before you apply.
- Introduction to UAE banks, and, where it fits, UK, Hong Kong or other overseas options.
- Minimum balances and typical timelines explained up front (often 3–7 business days once the bank has a complete file). Each bank sets its own rules.
Accounting, Bookkeeping, VAT and Tax
- Monthly bookkeeping and financial reports.
- Corporate tax and VAT — registration guidance, return preparation and filing support.
- E-invoicing readiness for the UAE's upcoming requirements.
Banking Facilities & Instruments
- SBLC (Standby Letter of Credit)
- Bank Guarantee (BG)
- Letter of Credit (LC)
Attestation and Legal Translation Advisory
Visas and PRO
Company Secretarial
- Licence renewals and deadline reminders
- Shareholder or manager changes and board resolutions
- Share register and UBO filings
Other services: Company liquidation and audit — FCCA-led support if you need to close a company or complete an audit. Business setup in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, for clients expanding in the GCC.
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Required Documents for Each Service
Corporate Bank Account Application
- Valid passport copy (shareholders)
- UAE trade licence or company registration
- Utility bill or proof of address
- Company profile or business plan
- Director’s CV or bank reference (optional)
Business Formation
- Passport copies of all partners
- Emirates ID of all partners (if applicable)
- Proof of residential address
- Passport-size photographs
- A short note on the planned activity and jurisdiction (we help you prepare this)
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Monthly sales and expense records
- VAT certificate (if applicable)
- Company financial details
- Payroll data (optional)
Bank Instruments (SBLC, BG, LC)
- Company documents (license, MoA)
- Transaction details or contract
- Bank account info
- Passport copy of owner/director
Frequently asked questions
What does a corporate service provider do in Dubai?
A corporate service provider is a private consultancy that helps you form a company, prepare licence and visa applications, keep accounts and tax in order, look after company records, and prepare a bank account application with an introduction to a bank. It is not a government authority and it is not a bank. Licences and visas are issued by the relevant UAE authorities. Bank accounts are opened only by the bank.
How much does a corporate service provider cost in the UAE?
It depends on the jurisdiction, the activity and whether visas are included. Exactitude’s free zone company setup starts from AED 4,888. Every quote itemises our service fee and the government fees. Government fees are paid to the relevant authority. There is no single “CSP fee” that fits every case, which is why we quote before you go ahead. The first consultation is free.
How long does it take to set up a company in the UAE?
On a typical free zone or mainland file, setup often takes 3–10 working days once the documents are complete, though the authority’s own timeline is the one that counts. Visas, where needed, take extra time after the licence is issued. Bank account timelines are separate: many banks take around 3–7 business days once they have a complete file, and each bank decides.
Can a corporate service provider open a UAE bank account for me?
No. Only the bank can open the account, and only the bank decides. A CSP can prepare the application and introduce you to a suitable bank. That is what Exactitude does. Some banks offer a remote process; that is the bank’s process, not ours, and it depends on the bank and on your profile.
What is the difference between a corporate service provider and a government authority?
A government authority (for example a free zone authority or an economy department) issues the licence, the visa and other official documents, and it collects government fees. A corporate service provider is a private firm that advises you and helps you prepare what those authorities, and the banks, ask for. Exactitude Business Services FZCO is an independent private consultancy, not a government entity, authority or bank.
Can I set up a UAE company from abroad?
Yes, in many cases. A large part of the document work can be done remotely. Some steps still depend on the authority or the bank — for example a visit, a medical test for a visa, or a bank’s own KYC process. We tell you in the first consultation which steps you can complete from abroad for the jurisdiction you have in mind.
Do I need a local partner for a mainland company?
For many activities, 100% foreign ownership is allowed on the mainland. Some activities still have special conditions. We check the activity with you before you apply, so you know whether a local partner is required. Free zone companies are typically 100% foreign-owned. The relevant authority sets the rule, not Exactitude.
Do you help after the company is set up?
Yes. We provide monthly bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax support, financial reports, PRO and visa renewal guidance, and company secretarial work. You can use these with the same team that helped you set the company up, or come to us later if your company is already licensed.