Business Setup Advisor

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound enquiries and identify prospective clients seeking to establish a UAE presence.
• Consult with clients on business activities, ownership requirements, investment objectives, and expansion plans.
• Advise on UAE company formation and corporate structuring, including Free Zone and Mainland options.
• Guide clients on market entry, licensing, ownership structures, and relevant residency solutions.
• Manage lead qualification, proposals, negotiations, follow-ups, and closing new business.
• Build relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, SMEs, corporates, intermediaries, and professional networks.
• Coordinate onboarding and documentation with UAE operations and corporate services teams.
• Support AML/KYC documentation, incorporation requirements, and setup procedures.
• Maintain the sales pipeline, track opportunities, and report conversion activity.
• Develop referral channels and strategic relationships that generate UAE business setup opportunities.
• Deliver strong client service throughout the advisory and onboarding process.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in business setup, corporate services, business development, corporate advisory, professional services, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of UAE company formation and corporate structures, including Free Zone and Mainland options.
• Knowledge of UAE market-entry, licensing, ownership, and residency considerations.
• Proven consultative sales, lead management, negotiation, and conversion experience.
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to recommend solutions based on client requirements.
• Relevant business networks are highly advantageous.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; relevant local language capabilities are highly desirable.

What the company offers

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to support international businesses entering the UAE market and work with investors, founders, SMEs, and corporate clients.
• The role offers autonomy, market-development responsibility, professional development, and career growth.