Business development consultancy · Dubai
Strategex sets up companies in the UAE and helps established businesses grow. We take ownership of both the plan and its implementation, with the right specialist at every step and one team accountable from A to Z.
We help you choose the jurisdiction that fits where, and with whom, you will trade.
Partner network across the UAE
About Strategex
Running a business in the UAE means many decisions at once: licences, visas, banking, branding, hiring and marketing. Strategex simplifies that journey. Unlike traditional consultants, we take ownership of both planning and implementation, selecting the specialist providers you need and giving you options based on the best balance of price and quality.
To simplify the business development journey by removing complexity, reducing risk, and enabling businesses to grow with clarity, structure and confidence.
Led by Natalia Aleksandrova, Founder and Strategy Director, and Tima Taha, Partner and Creative Director. Meet the founders
Services
Three areas of support. For each, we select and brief the right specialist providers, give you options and manage the work, so you deal with one partner instead of a dozen suppliers.
Everything to get licensed and operational in the UAE.
Everything to bring in customers and grow.
Everything to run smoothly and profitably.
How we work
Every engagement follows the same four steps, with one point of contact throughout.
We start with your goals, your timeline and where you need support. It is a conversation, not a sales call.
We map each step and bring several provider options, chosen for the best balance of price and quality.
We manage the providers, paperwork and approvals, and keep you informed at every stage.
Once you are operating, we stay with you to build and run the business.
Client reviews
In their own words: what clients say about setting up and growing their businesses with Strategex.
Natalia and Tima managed our full business setup from A to Z, including finding the right office space and handling the complete fit-out. They took care of everything — licensing, paperwork, and setup.
I had a great experience with Strategex for setting up my own company. The team is very knowledgeable about every single step of the process and most importantly very responsive.
They don’t just give advice — they help you build clear structure, improve processes, and see real results. Communication is always smooth and transparent.
I needed basically A-Z help on new business setup and Natalia and her team made it super simple and straightforward. Highly recommended!
Insights
Guides from the Strategex team on company setup, compliance, growth and operations. All insights
Company setupThe right company structure in the UAE depends on one question: where will you do business, and with whom? An onshore company is built to trade inside the UAE market, while an offshore company is built to hold assets and operate internationally. Choosing the wrong one can block your growth or cost you money you […]
Read the articleCompany setupClosing a company in the UAE is a legal process that requires careful planning and execution, rather than simply ceasing operations. If a trade license is abandoned without proper liquidation, it can lead to accumulating fines, blocking of visas and immigration status, and personal liability for shareholders regarding outstanding debts. It’s essential to navigate this […]
Read the articleCompany setupChoosing the right free zone is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when setting up a business in the UAE. With more than 40 free zones across the country, each offering different costs, license types, and benefits, picking the wrong one can mean overpaying for facilities you don’t need — or under-resourcing a […]
Read the articleQuestions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from founders and business owners.
Strategex Business Development is a Dubai-based consultancy that helps entrepreneurs set up companies in the UAE and helps existing businesses grow. We cover business establishment, strategy and development, and operations, bringing in the right specialist provider for each task and coordinating the work from A to Z.
Choose your business activity and jurisdiction (mainland, free zone or offshore), reserve a trade name and get initial approval, then obtain your trade licence. After that you arrange an office, visas and Emirates IDs, and open a corporate bank account. Strategex can guide you through each step or coordinate all of it for you.
It depends on where and with whom you will trade. A mainland company trades directly in the UAE market, a free zone company suits businesses focused on their zone and international trade, and an offshore company is built to hold assets and operate internationally. Read our guide.
Costs depend on the jurisdiction, business activity, office type and number of visas, so there is no single price. Rather than a generic package, we bring you several options for each step, chosen for the best balance of price and quality, after a free consultation.
Yes. For an existing business we help identify the issue, define the solution and connect you with the right provider to resolve it, whether that is marketing, sales, CRM, processes, team training or a review of your P&L reports.
Yes. The initial consultation is a conversation about your business and goals, not a sales call. If there is a fit, you receive a proposal scoped to your business.
Contact
Tell us about your business and where you need support, and an adviser will come back to you. The first consultation is a conversation, not a sales call.
Prefer email? Write to support@strategex.ae
