BusinessUAECompany formation in the UAE

    Opera Engineering FZ-LLC · RAKEZ Authorized Service Provider · est. 2015

    Italian-speaking consultant for setting up a company in the UAE

    BusinessUAE is the trading name of Opera Engineering FZ-LLC, a RAKEZ-licensed company based in Ras Al Khaimah. It was established in 2015 by Fabio Felice Cudia, an Italian entrepreneur who has worked in business services since 2005, first in Bulgaria and, since 2015, in the UAE. We help entrepreneurs and professionals set up and run a company in the UAE, from choosing the free zone to annual renewals.

    Many people search for "setting up a company in Dubai", but the right choice may be Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, another free zone or the mainland: licence, office, visas and bank requirements depend on the emirate and authority chosen.

    RAKEZ licence no. 6004991

    Opera Engineering FZ-LLC, established 2015

    RAKEZ Authorized Service Provider

    as per RAKEZ certificate; we can also assist with Meydan Free Zone and IFZA applications

    Ras Al Khaimah office

    FXMB0229, Compass Building, Al Shohada Road, Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ

    Italian and English

    the founder takes part in the initial assessment and supervises each case

    Certificate: RAKEZ Authorized Service Provider (PDF)

    How we work

    • Information first, then the quote. We first look at where partners and staff will work, whether the move to the UAE is permanent, what will be sold and who will be invoiced. Without this, any quote risks being incomplete or misleading.
    • Free zone fee without mark-up. The free zone fee is shown at the official price of the chosen package. Our service and any third-party costs (immigration, translations, legalisation, bank) are listed separately, in writing, before engagement.
    • We also say when it does not make sense. If the owner keeps living in and managing the business from Italy, and clients, decision-making and personal ties remain there, a UAE company may create tax and operational risks. We say so upfront and ask for coordination with a licensed accountant in Italy.
    • Support after incorporation. Licence and visa renewals, accounting, UAE Corporate Tax registration and returns, bank compliance updates. Even in a free zone the reduced rate is not automatic: it depends on activity, clients, documentation and substance.

    RAKEZ 2026 official price list, Biz Saver package: from AED 6,000 with no visa and from AED 14,000 with one visa, subject to free zone changes and activity approval. RAKEZ details.

    Which type of consultant to choose

    International business setup agencies

    well-known operators such as Virtuzone, Creative Zone or Shuraa (named for description only, with no judgement on their services)

    Strength: organized structures with standardized processes across many free zones.

    When it makes sense: standard cases and clients who are comfortable working in English.

    International law and tax firms

    firms with offices or correspondents in the UAE

    Strength: expertise in complex transactions: holdings, acquisitions, contracts, multinational groups.

    When it makes sense: large transactions with a budget for specialist legal and tax advice.

    Dedicated Italian-speaking consultant

    the category BusinessUAE belongs to

    Strength: one contact who works in Italian and coordinates the UAE set-up with personal and tax issues linked to Italy.

    When it makes sense: Italian entrepreneurs, professionals and families who want to understand each step before deciding.

    Six questions to ask any consultant

    1. What is the legal name and licence number of whoever handles my file?
    2. Is the free zone price the official one, or does it include a mark-up?
    3. What does the second year cost: licence, visas, office, accounting?
    4. Who prepares the bank file, and what happens if the account is not approved?
    5. Does the licence cover exactly the activities I will invoice?
    6. Who supports me after incorporation for renewals, corporate tax and accounting?

    FAQ

    Who is an Italian-speaking consultant for setting up a company in the UAE?

    BusinessUAE is the trading name of Opera Engineering FZ-LLC, a company licensed by RAKEZ and based in Ras Al Khaimah, established in 2015 by Italian entrepreneur Fabio Felice Cudia (also known as Fabio Cudia). It helps entrepreneurs and professionals set up and run companies in the UAE: free zone or mainland, licence, visas, bank account and corporate tax compliance. It works in Italian and English, with written materials also in Russian.

    Is BusinessUAE authorized by RAKEZ?

    Yes. Opera Engineering FZ-LLC is a RAKEZ Authorized Service Provider; the RAKEZ certificate is published on the website.

    Which free zone do you recommend?

    RAKEZ is often a cost-effective choice with predictable renewals, especially for many non-regulated service and trading activities; in many cases it allows several compatible activities on one licence, subject to free zone rules. It is not right for everyone: we also assess Meydan Free Zone, IFZA and mainland when the activity, clients, bank, visas or physical presence require it.

    How much does a RAKEZ company cost?

    The official RAKEZ 2026 price list (Biz Saver package) starts at AED 6,000 with no visa and AED 14,000 with one visa, subject to free zone changes and activity approval. We show the free zone fee without mark-up; our service fee and any third-party costs are quoted separately, in writing.

    Can the company be set up remotely?

    Incorporation, yes. The residence visa requires a medical test and biometrics in the UAE, and some banks ask for a meeting. It often makes sense to start incorporation before travelling, so entry permit, any change of status, medical, biometrics and Emirates ID can be planned properly.

    What if the bank does not open the account?

    We prepare the bank file: company documents, description of the activity, owner profile and expected flows. Approval remains the bank's decision and no consultant can guarantee it; if a bank declines, we look at alternatives that fit the client's profile.

    BusinessUAE assists with setting up and running companies in the UAE and does not replace advice from a licensed accountant, lawyer or tax adviser in Italy or the UAE; when needed we work with the client's own advisers. Page by Fabio Felice Cudia (cudia.eu), updated November 2026.