Technology & IT Sector Practice

AI, SaaS & Technology Company Setup

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are the premier technology epicenters of the MENA region. We assist software companies, AI innovators, cloud providers, and digital infrastructure firms in setting up across ADGM, DIFC, Dubai Internet City, and Saudi Arabia with full TDRA approvals and Tech Golden Visas.

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Key Advantages

Tech Licensing & Compliance Pathways

Navigating telecom approvals, data sovereignty, AI governance, and digital financial regulations.

1. TDRA Type Approval & Telecom Licensing

Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority clearance for IoT devices, telecommunications hardware, and wireless equipment.

2. Data Protection & Cloud Sovereignty

UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL), Dubai DESC cybersecurity standards, and sovereign cloud hosting compliance.

3. ADGM / DIFC Venture Structuring

Common-law holding companies, ESOP plans, SAFE notes, convertible debt, and venture capital fund setup under English common law.

4. Tech Founder & Executive Golden Visas

10-year residency nominations for founders, AI engineers, and senior executives via Hub71, Dubai Future Foundation, and Ministry of Economy.

Execution Roadmap

Strategic Tech Jurisdictions in UAE & KSA

Choosing the optimal jurisdiction for venture capital, IP protection, and regional market access.

ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)

HUB 01

English common law financial center, Hub71 startup accelerator, AI cluster, and Tech Startup License with subsidized workspace.

DIFC & Dubai Internet City (DIC)

HUB 02

Dubai International Financial Centre Innovation Hub and TECOM digital technology cluster hosting global tech giants.

Mainland UAE Digital Commercial License

HUB 03

Direct B2G government contracting, public sector digital transformation, and federal procurement eligibility.

Saudi MISA Tech & Entrepreneur License

HUB 04

Turnkey Saudi expansion for software and AI enterprises under Ministry of Investment (MISA) entrepreneurship tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key answers on tech company setup, ADGM/DIFC structuring, TDRA approvals, and Golden Visas.

ADGM and DIFC are ideal for companies seeking international venture capital, ESOP programs, and English common law shareholder agreements. Mainland setup is optimal if your primary goal is selling directly to UAE government entities without free zone intermediaries.