Ukrainian Company Formation in the UAE
Complete guide for ukrainian entrepreneurs setting up a business in the UAE.
Key Information for Ukrainian Entrepreneurs
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
|---|---|
| Country Code | UA |
| Region | Europe |
| Market Trend | Post-2022 migration |
| 100% Foreign Ownership | Yes — available in all free zones and most mainland activities since 2021 |
| Document Attestation | Ukrainian documents require apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv and attestation by the UAE Embassy. Documents in Ukrainian require certified English translation. Processing may be affected by current conditions. |
| Free Zone | Emirate | Specialty | From (Year 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPC | Sharjah | Publishing, printing | AED 10,000 |
| AFZ | Ajman | General trading, manufacturing | AED 10,300 |
| DMC | Dubai | Media, advertising, broadcasting | AED 10,800 |
| DCC | Dubai | E-commerce | AED 11,050 |
| Meydan | Dubai | General business, startups | AED 12,500 |
| IFZA | Dubai | General business, services | AED 12,900 |
| AMC | Ajman | Media, freelancing | AED 13,000 |
| SRTIP | Sharjah | Technology, R&D | AED 13,500 |
| FCC | Fujairah | Media, creative industries | AED 14,000 |
| UAQFTZ | Umm Al Quwain | Trading, manufacturing, services | AED 15,000 |
| FFZA | Fujairah | Trading, oil storage, shipping | AED 15,500 |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | General business, manufacturing | AED 15,500 |
| Shams | Sharjah | Media, creative, e-commerce | AED 15,600 |
| twofour54 | Abu Dhabi | Media, entertainment | AED 17,000 |
| HFZ | Sharjah | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas | AED 17,500 |
Document Checklist
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Passport-sized photographs (white background)
- Proof of address (home country)
- Bank statements (last 3-6 months)
- CV/Resume for professional licenses
- Educational certificates (attested, for regulated activities)
- Business plan or activity description
- Good conduct certificate (for some free zones)
- NOC from current employer (if already a UAE resident)
Visa Options
Ukrainian nationals can obtain the following visas through company formation:
- Investor Visa (3 years) — by owning shares worth AED 50,000+ in a UAE company
- Employment Visa (2-3 years) — sponsored by your own company
- Golden Visa (10 years) — for investments of AED 2M+ or exceptional entrepreneurs
- Green Visa (5 years) — self-sponsored for skilled professionals earning AED 15K+/month
- Freelance Visa (1-3 years) — through approved free zone freelance permits
- Dependent Visas — for spouse, children, and parents
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