In UAE, companies can be incorporated as a mainland business, free zone, or an offshore business. For a business setup in the UAE mainland, a local sponsor may be required, and the license is provided by the Department of Economic Department in the respective Emirate. In a free zone, one can operate only within a limited geographical region, and the business is licensed by the respective free zone authority. An offshore business in UAE allows you to safeguard your wealth and assets, but you can only trade outside UAE. A certificate of incorporation is provided instead of a trade license. Investors can choose from more than thousands of activities that are registered and allowed by the Economic Department.