We are a licensed UAE business setup consultancy based in Dubai. Our team of certified PRO officers, legal advisors, accountants, and compliance specialists manages your entire business journey — from your first trade license to your annual filings, your staff visas to your VAT returns.
One consultancy. One point of contact. Every service your business needs.
Most businesses in UAE use a different provider for company formation, another for PRO services, another for accounting, and another for VAT. That means four different contacts, four different invoices, and four different teams who do not talk to each other.
Modest Consulting Services replaces all of them with a single point of contact who knows your business completely.
No briefing four different teams on your business every time you need something. One consultant knows your company, your history, and your requirements from day one.
Bundled services cost less than hiring four separate providers. Ask us about our combined service packages.
Your PRO, accountant, and VAT consultant are all on the same team. They coordinate internally — you just get results.
Every Modest Consulting Services client has one assigned consultant who manages all their services. Direct WhatsApp access, no call centres, no handoffs.
We set up your company in UAE — mainland, free zone, or offshore. From structure advisory and trade name registration to license delivery and post-setup support.
Best for: First-time entrepreneurs, foreign investors, SMEs expanding into UAE, and existing businesses opening a new entity.
We handle all aspects of your UAE trade license — new applications, annual renewals, activity modifications, and upgrades across all seven emirates.
Best for: Any business that needs a new trade license, wants to renew an existing one, or needs to modify their licensed activities.
We handle every type of change to your existing UAE company registration — trade name changes, activity additions, shareholder amendments, and address updates.
Best for: Any UAE company that needs to update its trade license, legal structure, shareholders, activities, or registered details.
We manage complete branch office formation for existing local UAE companies expanding into new emirates and international companies establishing their first UAE presence.
Best for: Established UAE companies expanding into new emirates and international companies entering the UAE market under their existing brand.
We manage all aspects of share transfer and ownership change for UAE mainland and free zone companies — documentation, authority approvals, and regulatory compliance.
Best for: UAE companies where ownership is changing — whether buying, selling, gifting, or restructuring shares between shareholders.
We manage voluntary and mandatory company closure for UAE mainland, free zone, and offshore companies — full legal compliance, authority approvals, and deregistration.
Best for: Any UAE company that has decided to cease operations and wants to close legally — avoiding ongoing license fees and authority penalties.
Alongside our core company setup services, Modest Consulting Services provides a full range of ongoing corporate support services to keep your business compliant, financially organised, and government-ready at all times.
Our certified PRO team visits government authorities on your behalf — handling all visa processing, Emirates ID, trade license renewals, and document clearing.
Best for: Any UAE business that needs government documents processed — from a solo entrepreneur renewing a visa to a company processing 50 work permits.
We maintain your company's financial records every month — recording all transactions, reconciling bank accounts, and preparing financial statements. Your books stay clean, accurate, and audit-ready.
Best for: Any UAE business that wants accurate monthly accounts without hiring a full-time in-house accountant — from a one-person freelance setup to a 50-employee trading company.
An independent, certified review of your company's financial statements. Required annually by most free zone authorities and recommended for all UAE businesses seeking bank finance or investor funding.
Best for: Free zone companies with mandatory audit requirements, mainland companies seeking bank facilities, businesses preparing for investment.
UAE introduced VAT at 5% in 2018. Any business with taxable supplies above AED 375,000 per year must register with the FTA and file quarterly returns. We handle the entire VAT process.
Best for: Any UAE business that is VAT-registered or approaching the AED 375,000 mandatory registration threshold.
We process your entire payroll every month — salary calculations, WPS file preparation and submission, payslip generation, gratuity calculations, and MOHRE compliance.
Best for: Any UAE business with employees — from a 2-person startup to a 100-person trading company. Particularly valuable for avoiding WPS violations.
We audit your import and export declarations, review your HS codes and declared values, identify overpaid duties, and represent you if the Federal Customs Authority selects you for an audit.
Best for: Importers, exporters, trading companies, logistics businesses, and any UAE entity that moves goods across UAE borders.
Not every business needs every service. Here is a simple guide to help you identify what applies to your situation right now.
You are starting a new business in UAE. You are a foreign investor entering the UAE market for the first time. You are an existing business owner adding a new company or expanding into a new jurisdiction.
Learn moreYou need a trade license for a new activity. Your existing license is up for renewal. You want to add, remove, or change your licensed business activities. You are unsure what license type applies to your business.
Learn moreYour company trade name has changed. You want to add a new business partner or remove an existing one. You are moving your registered office to a new address. You need to add a new activity to your existing license.
Learn moreYou have an existing UAE company and want to expand into another emirate. You run an international company and want to establish a registered UAE presence. You have a free zone company and want to trade on the UAE mainland.
Learn moreOwnership of your company is changing — a partner is joining, leaving, or selling their stake. You want to restructure equity between existing shareholders. You are buying or selling a UAE company.
Learn moreYour business has ceased trading and you want to close it legally. You want to avoid accumulating license renewal fees, visa complications, and authority penalties on a business that is no longer operating.
Learn moreYou have employees or partners who need UAE visas, Emirates IDs, or work permits. Your trade license is coming up for renewal. You have documents that need government attestation or translation.
Learn moreYou do not have a dedicated in-house accountant and your financial records are not being maintained monthly. You are approaching audit season and your books are not ready. Your bank or free zone authority has asked for audited accounts.
Learn moreYour free zone authority requires an annual statutory audit — DMCC, IFZA, SHAMS, JAFZA, RAKEZ do. You are applying for a bank loan or investor funding. You are planning to sell or merge your company.
Learn moreYour business turnover is approaching or has exceeded AED 375,000 per year. You are already VAT-registered but not filing returns correctly or on time. You have made past VAT errors and are concerned about FTA penalties.
Learn moreYou have employees on your payroll and are responsible for WPS submissions every month. You are struggling to process payroll accurately in-house or have received MOHRE warnings.
Learn moreYour business imports or exports goods regularly and you are unsure if your HS codes and declared values are correct. You have received a notice from the Federal Customs Authority. You suspect you have been overpaying customs duties.
Learn moreCall, WhatsApp, or fill the form below. Tell us what you need — or describe your situation and we will tell you what you need.
We respond within 1 business hourA dedicated consultant reviews your requirement and gives you a clear recommendation — which service, which jurisdiction, what documents, what it costs, how long it takes.
Same day or next business dayOnce you confirm, your consultant handles everything. Document collection, authority submissions, follow-ups, and approvals — all managed for you.
Formation 5–10 days | PRO 5–7 days | VAT 3–5 daysYour deliverable — trade license, visa, financial report, VAT certificate, audit report — is delivered directly to you. We stay available for follow-up support.
Ongoing relationship, not a one-time transaction"We used Modest Consulting Services for company formation, visa processing, and bookkeeping all at once. Having one team handle everything saved us weeks of coordination."
"Professional, fast, and completely transparent on pricing. Our IFZA company was set up in 4 days. VAT registration sorted the same week."
"We had a complicated customs audit situation. Modest Consulting Services managed the entire FCA response and resolved it without any penalty. Highly recommend their customs team."
Every service has a fixed quote provided before any work begins. Costs depend on your specific requirement — jurisdiction, company size, employee count, and transaction volume. Contact us and we will send you a clear quote within a few hours.
Yes. We work with both mainland and free zone companies across all UAE jurisdictions — JAFZA, Dubai South, DMCC, DAFZA, IFZA, SHAMS, Ajman Free Zone, RAKEZ, and mainland in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
For most services — no. Our PRO team visits all authorities on your behalf. You only need to attend biometrics and medical appointments personally for visa applications.
Yes — and most clients do. We recommend combining services where possible because one team managing everything is faster, cheaper, and produces fewer errors than coordinating multiple providers.
A dedicated consultant responds within 1 business hour. They assess your requirement, give you clear advice, and send you a fixed quote. You decide whether to proceed — no pressure, no commitment required.
We work with businesses at every stage — pre-formation startups, newly registered companies, and established businesses that need ongoing compliance support.
We offer flexible arrangements. Most ongoing services run on a month-to-month basis with a short notice period. Ask your consultant about the terms for your specific service.
Yes. We handle all transitions including data migration, backlog cleanup, and communication with your previous provider. Most transitions are completed within 5–7 working days.
Tell us what you need and a consultant will respond within 1 business hour.
Free consultation. No commitment. No pressure.