Why EHMC
Why founders choose EHMC for UAE business setup
EHMC is a Dubai business consultancy established in 2006 and led by a lawyer. It has completed 150+ company setups, compares mainland, free zone and offshore options before recommending one, and keeps supporting clients with visas, renewals, tax and compliance after the licence is issued.
What makes us different
Six reasons to choose EHMC
Experience since 2006
EHMC has completed 150+ company setups and looks after 105 active clients, including companies whose licences date back to 1995.
Learn moreLed by a lawyer
Our founder, Mahmoud Mansour, has been a lawyer in the UAE since 2006 and reviews the regulatory content we publish.
Learn moreLegal partners on call
Advocacy, litigation and formal legal opinions go to our partner firms, so legal questions are not answered by a sales team.
Learn moreRegistered agent
EHMC is a registered agent with most UAE government and free zone authorities, and a registered trademark agent.
Learn moreMainland, free zone and offshore
One team compares all three jurisdictions for your activity, instead of selling the one zone it has a package for.
Learn moreAfter the licence
Renewals, visas, attestation, bookkeeping, tax and brand support continue with the same team that set you up.
Learn moreProcess
How does EHMC set up a company?
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Consultation
We learn what you sell, to whom, and how many people you need to hire.
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Written scope
You receive a written recommendation with the structure, steps, timeline and costs, and government fees shown separately.
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Documents and approvals
We prepare the file, obtain initial and external approvals and liaise with the authority.
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Licence, visas and bank
Your licence is issued, then we process residency visas and prepare your bank application.
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Ongoing compliance
We diarise renewals, tax deadlines and visa expiries so nothing lapses.
Compare
Doing it yourself vs working with EHMC
| Task | Doing it yourself | With EHMC |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing the jurisdiction | Research every zone yourself | Written comparison of mainland, free zone and offshore for your activity |
| Government paperwork | Learn each portal and resubmit after rejections | Prepared and filed by a registered agent |
| Legal questions | Search forums or hire a lawyer separately | Lawyer-led review, with partner firms for formal legal work |
| After setup | Track renewals, visas and tax deadlines alone | Deadlines tracked and handled by the same team |
Honesty first
When are we not the right fit?
We would rather tell you now than take a fee for the wrong job. EHMC is probably not for you if:
- You only want the cheapest package and no advice on whether it suits your activity.
- You need a guaranteed bank account. No consultant can guarantee a bank’s compliance decision.
- You want nominee arrangements to hide who really owns the company.
- You need a licence in days for an activity that requires external approvals.
- You need court representation today. We will refer you straight to our legal partners instead.
Frequently asked
Questions about working with EHMC
Why choose EHMC over a free zone’s own setup desk?
A free zone desk can only sell its own zone. EHMC compares mainland, free zone and offshore options for your activity and customers first, then sets up in the one that fits, and keeps supporting you after the licence is issued.
Is EHMC a law firm?
No. EHMC is a business consultancy led by a lawyer. Commercial and regulatory advice comes from our team; advocacy, litigation and formal legal opinions are handled with our partner law firms.
How long has EHMC been operating?
EHMC was established in Dubai in 2006. Since then it has completed 150+ company setups and today looks after 105 active clients.
Do you show government fees separately?
Yes. Our written scope lists government and authority fees separately from our service fee, so you can see what goes to the authority and what you pay EHMC.
Official sources
Check the rules and our licence yourself on these government sites:
See if we are the right fit
A short consultation is enough to tell you which structure fits and what it will involve.