Dubase

What Dubase does

Dubase is a privately held, founder-owned UAE company-formation and compliance platform that assists international founders in establishing and operating legal entities in the United Arab Emirates. The company serves a long-tail customer base of remote, cross-border entrepreneurs — predominantly SMBs and individual founders — addressing the operational friction of UAE market entry, including entity selection, licensing, visa processing, and post-formation compliance. Hundreds of UAE companies have been formed through the platform, with no disclosed external venture or private-equity backing, indicating a bootstrapped operating model.

The service portfolio is structured around two layers: one-time formation (jurisdiction selection across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Ajman, in both free-zone and onshore structures, plus visa and banking-introduction services) and recurring compliance (monthly accounting at 1,800 AED, corporate tax filing at 1,500–2,500 AED, VAT registration and filing at 2,800 AED, and audit coordination at 5,000 AED). The platform is delivered as a 100% online, sales-led, consultation-driven service; there is no public API, mobile application, or significant social-media presence disclosed. Dubase is a registered agent with seven or more UAE free-zone and onshore authorities (IFZA, Meydan, DMCC, DWTC, SPC, RAKEZ, RAK ICC) and operates a banking-introduction relationship with Emirates NBD. A free Dubai Company Cost Calculator functions as a top-of-funnel lead-generation tool.

The business model is a transparent two-line pricing structure that separates pass-through government fees from the company's own service fees, contrasting deliberately with opaque bundling common in the category. Revenue is generated per formation and per recurring service, targeting the SMB/founder segment rather than enterprise accounts. Go-to-market is digital-first, multilingual (English and Spanish), and consultation-driven, with the founder, Marina Ramirez Lorca — who holds dual qualifications in Law and Finance & Accounting — serving as the visible domain authority. The combination of regulatory credentialing, multi-jurisdiction coverage, and a price-disclosure stance functions as the company's primary commercial differentiation in a fragmented competitive landscape.

Name

Dubase

Legal name

Dubase

Website

https://dubase.io

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dubase is a UAE-based, 100% online platform that helps international founders form and operate UAE companies, delivering entity registration, visas, banking introductions, and recurring accounting, tax, and VAT compliance services across multiple free-zone and onshore jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Company Formation Services: Professional fees for UAE company setup including trade licence, MOA, establishment card, business address, entry permits, medical, Emirates ID processing, and visa stamping. Government fees are quoted separately at official 2026 rates.
2. Accounting & Bookkeeping Services: Monthly bookkeeping, payroll, and financial statements maintained according to UAE authority and bank requirements. Priced at 1,800 AED per month.
3. Corporate Tax Services: Corporate tax registration (1,500 AED), annual filing and payment preparation (2,500 AED), and QFZP assessment for free zone companies.
4. VAT Registration & Filing: VAT registration service (2,800 AED) and quarterly VAT return preparation and filing within 28-day deadlines.
5. Audit Coordination Services: Tax audit coordination and preparation service priced at 5,000 AED, including coordination with audit firms and FTA inspection representation.
6. Compliance & Renewal Tracking: Ongoing compliance management including UBO declarations, AML registration, audit coordination, and licence/visa renewal tracking throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dubase is an all-in-one online platform for setting up and running companies in the UAE. The company provides UAE company formation (free zone, mainland, and offshore), residence visa processing, bank account opening assistance, monthly accounting and bookkeeping, corporate tax and VAT registration and filing, tax audit coordination, AML compliance, and ongoing renewal tracking. Services are delivered 100% online with direct filings to UAE authorities as a registered agent.

Product overview

Dubase is a unified all-in-one web platform for UAE company formation and ongoing corporate compliance. The platform integrates company formation (trade licence, MOA, establishment card), residence visa processing, bank account opening assistance, monthly accounting and bookkeeping (1,800 AED/month), corporate tax registration and filing (1,500 AED registration, 2,500 AED filing), VAT registration and quarterly returns (2,800 AED registration), tax audit coordination (5,000 AED service fee), and AML/UBO compliance management. The core platform is supplemented by free self-service tools including a Dubai Company Cost Calculator (comparing IFZA, DMCC, and RAKEZ with live exchange rates via currency-api) and a Client Portal for tracking compliance deadlines. Services are delivered 100% online with direct filing to government authorities including IFZA, Meydan Free Zone, DMCC, Dubai World Trade Centre, SPC Free Zone, RAKEZ, and RAK ICC. Pricing follows a two-line model separating official government fees from Dubase service fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UAE Company Formation Service End-to-end UAE company setup covering trade licence, MOA, establishment card, and business address across free zone, mainland, and offshore structures. For international founders, entrepreneurs, and SMEs establishing commercial operations in the UAE.
• Residence Visa Processing Complete visa services including entry permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and visa stamping for founders, staff, and family members seeking UAE residence.
• Bank Account Opening Assistance File preparation and direct introductions to banking institutions supporting both traditional and fintech banking options for newly formed UAE companies.
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Monthly bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial statements prepared in compliance with UAE authority and bank requirements at 1,800 AED per month.
• Corporate Tax Services Corporate tax registration, return preparation and filing, and QFZP (Qualifying Free Zone Person) assessment for qualifying free zone income. Registration: 1,500 AED; Filing: 2,500 AED.
• VAT Registration and Returns VAT registration at the 375,000 AED threshold, 5% rate filings, and quarterly declaration management within 28-day deadlines. Registration: 2,800 AED.
• Tax Audit Coordination Coordination of mandatory statutory audits and FTA tax authority inspections. Service fee: 5,000 AED plus auditor fees billed separately.
• AML Compliance and UBO Declarations Anti-Money Laundering registration, UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) declarations, and ongoing compliance calendar management for UAE companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies formed and operational within days 1-5
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFZA (International Free Zone Authority)coreTechnology or IntegrationDubase is a registered agent with IFZA, filing licence applications, establishment cards, and visas directly in the authority's own system at official published rates. IFZA is headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis and offers a modular component-based model with 100% foreign ownership.
• Meydan Free ZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationDubase is a registered agent with Meydan Free Zone, filing applications directly with the authority. Meydan offers commercial licences from AED 12,520 with VAT included.
• DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)coreTechnology or IntegrationDubase is a registered agent with DMCC, a premium Dubai free zone for trading, commodities, and financial services. Year 1 costs start from AED 50,985 with mandatory annual audit requirements.
• Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)coreTechnology or IntegrationDubase is a registered agent with Dubai World Trade Centre, filing applications directly with the authority.
• SPC Free Zone (Sharjah)coreTechnology or IntegrationDubase is a registered agent with SPC Free Zone in Sharjah, which issues licences in hours from AED 5,750.
• RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)coreTechnology or IntegrationDubase is a registered agent with RAKEZ, filing applications directly with the authority. RAKEZ offers an all-inclusive package from AED 6,000 with licences, lease, and visas bundled.
• RAK ICC (Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre)coreTechnology or IntegrationDubase is a registered agent with RAK ICC, offering offshore company formation for asset holding and international invoicing from approximately 3,500 USD per year.
• Emirates NBDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDubase mentions Emirates NBD as a banking partner for bank account opening assistance. Provides direct introductions to banks with prepared files for the application process.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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