Frequently asked questions.

YABS is a Dubai DED-licensed company formation and PRO services brand serving Dubai and Abu Dhabi mainland. We open mainland LLCs, process visas through GDRFA and ICP, file labour contracts through MOHRE Tasheel, register tenancies through DLD Ejari, and handle FTA corporate tax and VAT registration. Sister brand of Formenzo (free zone setup at formenzo.com).

Both. YABS opens mainland LLCs through Dubai DED and Abu Dhabi DED. We focus on these two emirates only — we don't currently set up in Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ, or Fujairah. If a future client requests Northern emirates we will quote case-by-case.

Standard activities: 5–7 working days for Dubai mainland, 7–14 days for Abu Dhabi. Industry packages with ministry approvals (restaurant, salon, medical, real estate, education) take 21–90 days due to layered authority approvals. Each package page lists realistic timelines including ministry-delay scenarios.

Not for the application — the entire YABS application happens online. You'll need to be in the UAE in person for: (1) signing the Memorandum of Association at a Dubai/Abu Dhabi Notary Public (or via MoFAIC-attested Power of Attorney from abroad), (2) medical fitness test for visa stamping, (3) Emirates ID biometrics, (4) UAE bank account signatory verification. YABS coordinates all in-person appointments and accompanies where useful.

Yes — YABS sets up your company first; UAE residency is granted via the company's investor or employee visa. Sequence: (1) Complete YABS application from your home country, (2) YABS reserves trade name and prepares Power of Attorney for foreign-shareholder signing, (3) Foreign shareholders sign MoFAIC-attested PoA in country of issue, (4) YABS submits and obtains DED licence, (5) Travel to UAE for medical, biometrics, residency stamping. End-to-end ~30 days for non-resident founders.

Stripe (international credit/debit cards), Telr (UAE bank transfer + cards), and direct UAE bank transfer to YABS's corporate account. 25% deposit at quote stage, balance due before final DED licence issuance. Receipts and tax invoices issued automatically. Refund policy: full refund if Dubai DED rejects your application within the first 14 days for reasons within YABS's control.

Yes — renewals are part of our PRO services retainer. AED 12,000–24,000/year retainer covers unlimited Tasheel and Amer filings, employment visa renewals (up to 25/year), trade licence renewal, and quarterly compliance review. Per-transaction pricing also available — Tasheel renewal AED 250+, GDRFA visa renewal AED 350+.

We facilitate. Every UAE bank requires the company signatory to attend in person — YABS can't open the account on your behalf. We pre-clear KYC against bank requirements (different banks accept different nationalities and activities), prepare all documents, schedule appointments, and accompany you to the bank. AED 2,500 banking assistance fee. We can't guarantee approval (bank discretion) but successful approval rate is significantly higher with YABS prep than walking in alone.

Same parent organisation, different specialisation. YABS does mainland UAE company formation (Dubai DED, Abu Dhabi DED) plus PRO services. Formenzo does free zone setup (IFZA, Meydan, DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SRTIP, more). Same online application pattern, same itemised AED pricing, same operator brand. Pick based on your business — mainland for UAE-targeted or government-contract businesses; free zone for export, holding, or international service businesses.

Yes. Before deposit: just close the browser tab. After deposit (25%): 14-day cancellation window with full refund if YABS hasn't started Dubai DED submission. After DED submission: refund minus government fees actually paid (typically AED 855 trade name + initial approval). After trade licence issuance: no refund — but the licence is yours to keep regardless.