Business setup & advisory for restaurants in Dubai

G12 - Business Setup in Dubai & UAE

Launch and grow your F&B business in the UAE with local expertise

Company formation, licensing, PRO, legal and marketing support tailored for restaurants and cafes in Al Barsha and across Dubai

Services for restaurant founders

One team. End-to-end support.

Advisors, lawyers and marketing specialists working together to get you trading fast and compliant.

4.9★ rating from 106 clients

Office in Barsha Heights — consultations by appointment

Company.

About G12

How we help restaurant founders

Practical services from setup to opening and growth

Highlights from recent field work and delivery outcomes.

  • 4.9 average rating from 106 reviewers
  • Office located in Barsha Heights for in-person consultations
  • Multidisciplinary team including lawyers and marketing specialists
  • Experience with restaurant and cafe company formations

Get in touch

Registered address

Office 1906, Al Shafar Tower 1, Al Thanyah First, Barsha Heights, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company email: [email protected]

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How we help restaurant founders

Practical services from setup to opening and growth

Projects

Active workstreams and delivery focus areas.

Restaurant company formation — Dubai mainland

End-to-end formation

Entity structuring, trade license application, local sponsor facilitation and bank introduction for a full-service restaurant.

  • Trade license application and classification
  • Local service agent/sponsor coordination
  • Document drafting and notarisation
  • Bank account introductions and compliance checklist

Outcome: licensed and operational within 4–6 weeks (typical)

Cloud kitchen setup — Freezone option

Formation & licensing

Advisory on freezone selection, license procurement and food-permitting pathways for delivery-first concepts.

  • Freezone license application
  • Food safety and municipality guidance
  • PRO visa services
  • Go-to-market marketing plan

Includes marketing handoff for launch campaigns

Programs

Programs and initiatives supporting the core mission.

Pre-launch package for restaurants

A bundled program covering business plan review, licensing roadmap, visa plan and 30-day marketing sprint.

  • Business model assessment
  • License and fee estimate
  • Staffing and visa plan
  • Initial digital marketing campaign plan

Compliance & operational readiness review

Post-formation audit to ensure licenses, employee records and accounting are aligned with UAE regulations.

  • Document compliance checklist
  • Operational gap identification
  • Remediation plan and timeline

Services

Operational modules shaped around sector needs.

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Company formation & licensing

Formation specialist

Advice on mainland, freezone or offshore structures and complete license application support for F&B businesses.

  • Entity selection
  • Trade license submission
  • Legal documentation
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Legal & regulatory advisory

In-house counsel network

Contract drafting, MOA/AOA, lease review and regulatory guidance specific to restaurant operations.

  • Contract and lease review
  • Food safety regulatory guidance
  • Shareholder agreements
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PRO, visas & HR onboarding

Immigration and staffing

Visa processing, work permits and newcomer onboarding to get kitchen and front-of-house staff authorised to work.

  • Visa applications
  • Labour contract assistance
  • Onboarding checklist
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F&B marketing & launch support

Marketing specialists

Brand positioning, digital advertising setup, launch promotions and partnerships to drive opening week traffic.

  • Launch campaign planning
  • Digital ad account setup
  • Local partnerships and influencer outreach
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Bank account & payments introductions

Banking facilitation

Introductions to local banking partners and guidance on payment gateway integrations for restaurants.

  • Bank introductions
  • Payment gateway guidance
  • Documentation support

Capabilities

Core capabilities for G12 - Business Setup in Dubai & UAE.

Trade license & legal structuring
Memorandum & articles, MOA/AOA support
Visa and immigration processing
Local sponsor and corporate bank account introductions
F&B marketing strategy and launch planning
Compliance, accounting handoffs and local audits

Our team

Governance & leadership posture

A multidisciplinary team of UAE business advisors, company formation experts, lawyers and F&B marketing specialists focused on restaurant launches and expansion.

Client trust & feedback

Proven track record with restaurateurs and F&B operators

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Client Restaurant founder
★★★★★

Fast, professional and knowledgeable team — smooth license process and helpful banking introductions.

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Client F&B operator
★★★★★

Clear guidance on freezone vs mainland and a practical marketing plan for launch.

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Client Cafe owner
★★★★★

Efficient visa processing and excellent local regulatory support.

Get in touch

Connect with G12 - Business Setup in Dubai & UAE

Book a free consultation — [email protected] or +971523992235

Messages will be sent to the company email [email protected].