Foreign entrepreneurs can establish businesses in Dubai through different routes, including mainland and free zone structures, depending on their business activity and objectives. The process generally involves selecting an activity, determining the appropriate jurisdiction and legal form, reserving a trade name, securing initial approval, obtaining any required external approvals, arranging premises where applicable, and completing the licence issuance process. After incorporation, entrepreneurs may also need to arrange immigration, visas, corporate banking, accounting, tax, and ongoing compliance.