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Company formation guides, country by country.

Company formation guides: registration steps, real costs, timelines, required documents and structure comparisons , 47 guides across 17 jurisdictions, each cited to the registry it came from.

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UAE & Dubai · Walkthrough
Starting a Company in Dubai: 2026 Overview

Free zone versus mainland, ownership options, documents and the full cost breakdown.

30+
Free zones
0%
Qualifying income
2 to 5
Days to set up

Fastest and cheapest to register

Government + agent fees
Fastest to register
United Kingdom24 hoursEstonia1 dayAustralia1 to 2 daysSingapore1 to 3 daysPortugal1 to 5 days
Cheapest to register
United Kingdom£12United States$90+Estonia€265France€250+SingaporeS$315

All formation guides

47 guides
AustriaWalkthrough
Austria GmbH Company Formation Guide
Sep 18, 2026 · 7 min
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PolandWalkthrough
How to Register a Sp. z o.o. Company in Poland
Sep 10, 2026 · 4 min
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NetherlandsStructures
Netherlands BV vs Eenmanszaak: Which Structure Fits
Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min
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NetherlandsWalkthrough
How to Register a BV Company in the Netherlands
Aug 20, 2026 · 5 min
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LithuaniaWalkthrough
How to Form a UAB Company in Lithuania
Jul 21, 2026 · 4 min
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IrelandWalkthrough
How to Register a Limited Company in Ireland
Jul 18, 2026 · 8 min
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Hong KongWalkthrough
How to Register a Limited Company in Hong Kong
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min
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FranceStructures
France SAS vs SARL: Choosing the Right Structure
Jul 9, 2026 · 4 min
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CanadaWalkthrough
How to Incorporate a Business in Canada
Jul 3, 2026 · 7 min
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AustraliaWalkthrough
How to Register a Pty Ltd Company in Australia
Jul 2, 2026 · 8 min
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GermanyWalkthrough
How to Form a GmbH or UG in Germany as a Foreigner
May 20, 2026 · 12 min
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United StatesWalkthrough
How to Form a Delaware LLC or C-Corp as a Non-US Resident
May 20, 2026 · 10 min
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SingaporeWalkthrough
How to Incorporate in Singapore as a Foreigner: Pte Ltd Guide
May 20, 2026 · 10 min
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EstoniaWalkthrough
How to Register a Company in Estonia: e-Residency OÜ Guide
May 20, 2026 · 11 min
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United KingdomWalkthrough
How to Register a UK Ltd Company as a Non-Resident
May 20, 2026 · 14 min
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TurkeyCosts
Cost of Starting a Business in Turkey: 2026 Breakdown
Apr 6, 2026 · 19 min
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TurkeyWalkthrough
How to Register a Company in Turkey: Complete Guide
Apr 6, 2026 · 17 min
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TurkeyNationality
Turkey Company Formation for Indian Citizens
Apr 6, 2026 · 20 min
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TurkeyStructures
LLC vs Joint Stock Company in Turkey
Apr 5, 2026 · 14 min
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United KingdomCosts
Cost Breakdown for Starting a Business in the UK
Apr 3, 2026 · 23 min
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United KingdomWalkthrough
Registering a Company in the UK: 2026 Steps
Apr 3, 2026 · 18 min
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United KingdomStructures
UK Business Structures: Ltd, LLP and Sole Trader
Apr 2, 2026 · 17 min
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United KingdomNationality
UK Company Formation for Indian Citizens
Apr 2, 2026 · 25 min
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United StatesCosts
Starting a Business in the USA: Cost Breakdown
Mar 31, 2026 · 15 min
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United StatesWalkthrough
Registering a Company in the USA: Complete Guide
Mar 30, 2026 · 15 min
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United StatesNationality
Forming a US Company as an Indian Citizen
Mar 30, 2026 · 21 min
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United StatesStructures
USA Corporate Structures: LLC vs C-Corp vs S-Corp
Mar 30, 2026 · 19 min
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UAE & DubaiCosts
Cost Breakdown for Starting a Business in Dubai
Mar 27, 2026 · 19 min
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UAE & DubaiWalkthrough
Dubai Free Zones Overview: All 30+ Free Zones
Mar 27, 2026 · 18 min
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UAE & DubaiWalkthrough
Starting a Company in Dubai: 2026 Overview
Mar 27, 2026 · 20 min
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UAE & DubaiNationality
UAE Dubai Company Formation for Indian Citizens
Mar 27, 2026 · 23 min
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GermanyCosts
Cost of Starting a Business in Germany
Mar 24, 2026 · 20 min
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GermanyNationality
Germany Company Formation for Indian Citizens
Mar 24, 2026 · 23 min
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GermanyStructures
GmbH vs UG vs AG in Germany: Structure Guide
Mar 24, 2026 · 20 min
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GermanyWalkthrough
Registering a Company in Germany: Steps for 2026
Mar 23, 2026 · 19 min
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SingaporeCosts
Cost of Starting a Business in Singapore
Mar 21, 2026 · 14 min
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SingaporeWalkthrough
Registering a Company in Singapore: Essential Steps
Mar 20, 2026 · 16 min
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SingaporeNationality
Company Formation in Singapore for Indian Citizens
Mar 20, 2026 · 21 min
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SingaporeStructures
Singapore Pte Ltd vs Sole Proprietorship
Mar 20, 2026 · 16 min
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EstoniaCosts
Starting a Business in Estonia: Cost Breakdown
Mar 17, 2026 · 14 min
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EstoniaNationality
Company Formation in Estonia for Indian Citizens
Mar 17, 2026 · 22 min
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EstoniaWalkthrough
E-Residency in Estonia: Digital Formation Guide
Mar 17, 2026 · 15 min
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EstoniaWalkthrough
Registering a Company in Estonia: Step-by-Step
Mar 17, 2026 · 14 min
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PortugalCosts
Starting a Business in Portugal: Cost Overview
Mar 14, 2026 · 16 min
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PortugalWalkthrough
Registering a Company in Portugal: 2026 Steps
Mar 14, 2026 · 18 min
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PortugalNationality
Company Formation in Portugal for Indian Citizens
Mar 14, 2026 · 18 min
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PortugalStructures
Portugal Company Types: Lda, SA and Unipessoal
Mar 13, 2026 · 18 min
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Before you file

Four decisions every formation comes down to

Get these right and the paperwork is routine. Get them wrong and you pay for it every year afterwards.

01
Mainland, free zone, or offshore?
It sets your tax rate, who you can invoice locally, and whether you need a physical office.
02
Which entity type?
Ltd, GmbH, UG, LLC, C-Corp and Pte Ltd differ on liability, minimum capital and how profits are taxed.
03
Do you need a resident director?
Singapore and Australia require one. Nominee arrangements add real annual cost , budget for it.
04
Can you open a bank account?
Incorporation is the easy part. Non-resident banking is where most formations actually stall.

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