Frequently asked questions

Vantora coordinates the practical steps of UAE company formation, licensing, visa administration, corporate secretarial work and ongoing compliance. It is an independent private consultancy.

No. Vantora is an independent private consultancy and is not a government entity, free-zone authority, immigration authority, tax authority or bank.

No. Business licences are issued by the relevant emirate authority or free-zone authority. Vantora prepares and coordinates the application.

They are different licensing jurisdictions with different activities, entity types, workspace rules, visa allocations and renewal frameworks. Suitability depends on the proposed business and should be assessed individually.

No single option is universally best. Vantora reviews the activity, ownership, customer location, premises, staffing, banking and tax position before recommending a route.

Foreign ownership rules depend on the jurisdiction and activity. Current rules are reviewed as part of the consultation.

Vantora professional fees are quoted separately from authority and third-party fees. A written proposal with itemised estimates is prepared after the initial consultation.

Not unless expressly stated. Authority and third-party fees are itemised separately in every proposal.

Timelines vary by activity, jurisdiction, authority processing and completeness of documents. Estimates are indicative only.

No. Licence, visa, tax registration and banking decisions are made by the relevant independent authorities and institutions.

No. Visa eligibility, approval, duration and processing are determined by the relevant UAE immigration authority.

No. Account approval, processing time, features and terms are determined solely by the selected bank.

No. Vantora provides corporate document coordination, general business information and administrative support, and refers clients to qualified legal professionals where legal advice is required.

Vantora provides administrative coordination and general information. Formal tax advice is provided by qualified tax professionals.

Yes — administrative coordination of corporate tax and VAT registration is offered as a service.

Requirements vary by activity, jurisdiction and shareholder profile. A checklist is provided after the initial consultation.

Office requirements depend on the jurisdiction and activity. Options include free-zone flexi-desks, serviced offices and full commercial premises.

Visa allocations vary by package, activity and premises. Estimates are provided during consultation and confirmed by the relevant authority.

Yes — licence renewal support is offered as a corporate service.

Amendments are subject to the relevant authority's current rules. Not every amendment is permitted.

Yes — consultations, professional fees, deposits and support plans can be paid securely online. Payment provider onboarding will be completed before public launch.

Fees already paid to an authority may be non-refundable. Refund eligibility is determined by the relevant authority.

A deposit is quoted against a specific professional fee. It reserves scheduling and permits initial work; the remaining balance is invoiced against defined milestones.

A declined application does not automatically refund completed professional work, government fees, translation, attestation, medical, identification or third-party charges. Duplicate charges and billing errors are reviewed separately.

Documents are handled securely, access is restricted, transfers are encrypted, and personal information is not used to train public AI systems. Full details are in the Privacy Policy.

Book a consultation. We will review the proposed business, discuss options and issue a written proposal with itemised fees.