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Launch a Business or Obtain Residency in the UAE — Turnkey

Company formation, residency, Emirates ID, banking, tax, accounting and compliance — managed through one team.

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Kristian Redin
Quotation marks

The UAE is still one of the best places in the world to run a business. But today, it rewards companies that build their structure, tax and compliance right from the start.

Kristian Redin
Partner and COO

Problems we solve

Moving to the UAE often starts with one task — open a company, get a visa, obtain an Emirates ID or open a bank account.

In practice, these decisions are connected. The wrong company structure can complicate banking and tax. The wrong residency route can cost months. And once the initial setup is complete, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax and compliance still need to work.We help connect the pieces from the beginning.

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A business needs the right UAE structure, jurisdiction and activity
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A company needs to relocate founders, employees or operations to the UAE
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A UAE business needs banking, accounting, tax or audit support
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A company needs AML, KYC/KYB, UBO or additional compliance documentation
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An individual or family needs the right UAE residency route — including Golden, Green or Remote options
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A founder or resident needs UAE tax residency support
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A client needs one team to manage the entire UAE setup

Who we help

Founders and entrepreneurs

Entering the UAE through a new entity and requiring company formation, visas, banking, tax, accounting or compliance support.

Individuals and families

Moving to the UAE, applying for residency, arranging family relocation or exploring Golden, Green or Remote visa options.

Fintech, Web3 and complex businesses

Companies with more demanding banking, AML/KYC and compliance requirements.

UAE residents seeking tax residency

Individuals who need an assessment of their eligibility and support with the UAE tax residency process.

How we help

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Business registration in the UAE

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We start with your business model, ownership, clients, geography, banking requirements and relocation plans, then build the setup around them.

Includes:

UAE company formation
Jurisdiction and structure selection
Business activity selection
Corporate documentation
Launch support
Founder and team relocation planning
Banking and operational readiness
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Visas, residency and relocation

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Residency should fit the reason you are moving to the UAE — business, employment, family, investment or remote work.
We help determine the appropriate route and coordinate the process as part of your wider UAE setup.

Includes:

Founder and shareholder residency
Employee visas
Family relocation
Emirates ID
Golden Visa / Green Visa
Ongoing visa and residency administration
Fast-track support where available
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Corporate banking

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We help prepare your company and documentation for banking, select suitable options and support the onboarding process.

Includes:

Audit preparation
Document review
Financial explanations
Auditor communication support
Adjustments and issue resolution
Compliance with reporting requirements
Scale

Tax, VAT and UAE tax residency

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We support companies with UAE tax setup and individuals with tax residency assessment and documentation.

Includes:

Token transaction mapping
Fiat and crypto reconciliation logic
Treasury movement documentation
Wallet and exchange reporting support
Source of funds support
Internal reporting structure
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Accounting, bookkeeping and audit

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Your accounting needs to work not only for filings, but also for banks, auditors, partners and future reviews — and for modern businesses this includes both fiat and crypto operations.

Includes:

Accounting setup
Ongoing bookkeeping (fiat and crypto transactions)
Financial records and reporting across traditional and digital assets
Documentation for banks and crypto exchanges
Audit readiness for mixed fiat–crypto structures
Auditor communication support
Adjustments and issue resolution
Accounting support for complex, international and crypto-related businesses
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AML, KYC and KYB compliance

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We help build the documentation and processes needed to explain how your business works and demonstrate control over financial crime risks.

Includes:

AML policies and procedures
KYC/KYB processes
Risk assessments
Compliance checklists and templates
UBO-related documentation
Staff guidance and training
Preparation for bank and partner inquiries
Compliance risk review

More than company formation

A UAE setup rarely ends with a trade licence. A business may also need residency, Emirates IDs, a corporate account, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax and compliance.

An individual may need a residency route, family relocation, Emirates ID and tax residency support.

That is why we treat the UAE as one connected setup, rather than a collection of separate services.

You can come to us with one specific task or delegate the entire process.
Build Your UAE Setup
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Structure
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Company
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Residency
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Tax
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Accounting
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Compliance
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Residency route
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Documents
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Visa
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Emirates ID
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Family / relocation
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Tax residency
You can come to us with one specific task or delegate the entire process.
Build Your UAE Setup

Why Medici Expert

Fintech and Web3 expertise

We understand complex flows: PSPs, crypto,tokens, exchanges, high-risk onboarding and multi-entity structures.

Legal, tax and compliance alignment

We connect accounting with licensing, banking, compliance and corporate governance.

UAE and international experience

We support UAE companies and globalstructures across multiple jurisdictions.

Built for operational reality

Our approach focuses on what companies need to operate, report and pass reviews — not just file documents.

By the numbers

16+
years of experience
100+
companies launched
11+
years in blockchain
50+
countries covered
20+
licenses secured

Trusted by the industry

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Roundtable participant at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026
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Industry discussions with regulators, banks, family offices & exchanges
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Featured in CryptoNews and fintech publications
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Leading Web3 & FinTech Advisory Firm UAE 2026
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Leading Provider of Crypto & Digital Asset Licensing Services UAE 2026
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Excellence in Cross-Border Regulatory & Market Entry Advisory Middle East 2026
by World Business Outlook Awards

How we work

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Understand the goal

Business launch, relocation, residency, banking, tax or a combination of several tasks — we define what the end result should look like.

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Build the roadmap

We recommend the appropriate structure, residency route, package and sequence of steps.

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Prepare and launch

We organize the required documents and coordinate company, visa, residency and other setup procedures.

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Make the structure operational

Where required, we support banking, tax, accounting, AML/KYC/KYB and audit readiness.

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Stay with you after setup

You can continue with ongoing accounting, tax, corporate administration and compliance support instead of looking for new providers after launch.

Nataly Medici
Quotation marks

We didn’t learn the UAE setup process from the outside — we went through it ourselves. We built our company here, opened banking, set up accounting and tax, and relocated our team and families. That experience shapes how we guide every client today.

Nataly Medici
Managing Partner and CEO

Frequently
asked questions

Do you assist with crypto-friendly banking alongside licensing?

Yes. We start by understanding your objectives and recommend the most suitable structure based on your operations, banking and compliance requirements.

Do you guarantee bank account opening?

We support the onboarding process and prepare the required documentation and positioning, but the final decision always remains with the bank. Possible scenarios and timelines are discussed upfront.

How long does the UAE setup take?

It depends on the selected structure and required procedures. We provide realistic timelines after the initial briefing and case assessment.

Do you handle VAT registration and ongoing support?

Yes. We assess VAT applicability, support registration and provide ongoing reporting guidance and compliance support.

Do you provide bookkeeping in the UAE?

Yes. We provide accounting setup, ongoing bookkeeping, reporting and preparation of documents required by banks and auditors.

What do you cover for AML, KYC and KYB?

We help implement policies and procedures, prepare templates, conduct risk assessments and compile documentation for bank and partner requests.

Can you help me obtain UAE tax residency?

Yes. We assess eligibility, help prepare the required documents and support the process. Eligibility depends on the individual circumstances and is assessed upfront.

Do you work only with companies?

No. We work with both businesses and individuals. Alongside company formation and ongoing corporate support, we assist founders and families with residency, Emirates ID, relocation and UAE tax residency matters.

Can you handle the entire UAE setup?

Yes. Depending on the case, we can coordinate company formation, residency, Emirates ID, banking, tax, accounting, compliance and ongoing corporate support through one team.

Do you support family relocation to the UAE?

Yes. We can coordinate residency and relocation-related matters for founders, employees and their families as part of the wider UAE setup.

Plan your UAE setup

Company, residency, banking, tax or relocation — tell us your goal and we’ll map the right route before you spend time and budget on the wrong setup.

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UAE setup without the fragmented process

Whether you need to launch a company, relocate an existing business, obtain residency for yourself or your family, open banking or establish the tax and accounting side — we can coordinate the process through one team.

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