Africa
Entrepreneurs from across Africa use the UAE for trading, logistics, sourcing and finance. Pick your country to see how RegisterBusiness helps you open a company.
Choose your country
Algeria
5 cities · Energy services
Egypt
7 cities · Textiles
Libya
4 cities · Oil services
Morocco
7 cities · Automotive parts
Sudan
4 cities · Agriculture
Tunisia
6 cities · Textiles
South Sudan
4 cities · Oil services
Nigeria
7 cities · Oil and gas services
Ghana
5 cities · Gold and mining services
Côte d'Ivoire
5 cities · Cocoa
Senegal
5 cities · Fishing
Mali
4 cities · Gold
Burkina Faso
3 cities · Gold
Niger
4 cities · Uranium services
Guinea
4 cities · Bauxite
Guinea-Bissau
3 cities · Cashew exports
Liberia
4 cities · Rubber
Sierra Leone
4 cities · Mining services
Gambia
4 cities · Tourism
Togo
4 cities · Port logistics
Benin
4 cities · Port trading
Mauritania
3 cities · Iron ore
Cabo Verde
4 cities · Tourism
Kenya
6 cities · Tea and horticulture
Ethiopia
6 cities · Coffee
Tanzania
6 cities · Mining
Uganda
5 cities · Coffee
Rwanda
4 cities · Coffee and tea
Burundi
3 cities · Coffee
Somalia
5 cities · Livestock
Djibouti
4 cities · Port logistics
Eritrea
3 cities · Mining
Madagascar
5 cities · Vanilla
Mauritius
4 cities · Financial services
Seychelles
3 cities · Tourism
Comoros
3 cities · Vanilla
South Africa
7 cities · Mining services
Namibia
4 cities · Mining
Botswana
4 cities · Diamonds
Zambia
4 cities · Copper services
Zimbabwe
4 cities · Mining
Mozambique
4 cities · Energy projects
Malawi
4 cities · Tobacco
Angola
5 cities · Oil and gas services
Lesotho
3 cities · Textiles
Eswatini
3 cities · Sugar
Cameroon
5 cities · Cocoa
Gabon
3 cities · Oil services
Equatorial Guinea
3 cities · Oil and gas services
Republic of the Congo
3 cities · Oil services
DR Congo
5 cities · Copper and cobalt services
Central African Republic
3 cities · Diamonds
Chad
3 cities · Oil services
São Tomé and Príncipe
3 cities · Cocoa
Why entrepreneurs choose the UAE
Traders, importers, service firms and investors across Africa work with the UAE because of its ports, airports, banking links and direct access to Gulf and Asian buyers. We guide you through licence, visas and PRO from your country.
A base for trading and more
The UAE connects your country with Gulf, African, Asian and European markets, with major ports and airports close to every business district.
Foreign ownership
Many activities allow 100% foreign ownership, on the mainland and in free zones. Regulated activities have specific rules, which we confirm first.
Residency options
A company can support investor and employee visas, and some owners qualify for long-term residency such as the Golden Visa.
Working from your country
Much of the setup can be prepared remotely. We tell you in advance which steps need you in the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set up a UAE company from another country?
In many cases yes. Much of the paperwork can be prepared remotely, but steps such as the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics happen in the UAE.
Do you work with people from every country?
We advise founders and investors from many countries. Some nationalities face extra compliance checks at banks, which we help you prepare for.
What do you charge?
Costs depend on the licence, location, visas and activity. We send an itemised written proposal before you pay anything.
Planning a business in the UAE?
Tell us your activity and plan. We reply with the recommended route, an itemised proposal and the next steps.