Technology Startup — engagement layout

Establish a UAE base to raise a seed round and hire regional talent.

• Founders located outside the GCC with limited banking history in the region.
• Need for a cap-table-friendly structure compatible with international investors.
• Fast-tracked timeline to align with an investor commitment window.

• Selected an investor-recognised Free Zone with 100% foreign ownership.
• Prepared full KYC and compliance pack for a tier-one UAE bank.
• Coordinated founder and key-hire residency visas in parallel with licensing.

• Operational entity, bank account and founder visas delivered within the target window.
• Structure aligned with SAFE and equity rounds under English law.