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For companies

ComplyYour compliance managerGovernGovernance and board compliance

For firms serving clients

OnboardClient onboarding (KYC/CDD)ShieldClients' regulatory complianceLedgerClients' FTA complianceBecome an Arakan adviserGet clients through Arakan

For setting up

ScoutPlanning your UAE setupAtlasUAE setup reference

Screening, rules and records

VerifySanctions and PEP screeningLexaraUAE rulebook libraryVaultStatutory records storageScopeWhat applies to you
Free guidesFree zonesBusiness activitiesUAE laws and rulebooksRegulatory updates
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Watch

Explainer videos and demosThe rules as steps, and Arakan at workLexara AcademyDFSA and VARA masterclasses

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Tax and compliance glossaryBriefingsCompliance scenariosLexara WeeklyThe week in UAE regulation

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Apps

For companies

ComplyGovern

For firms serving clients

OnboardShieldLedgerBecome an Arakan adviser

For setting up

ScoutAtlas

Screening, rules and records

VerifyLexaraVaultScope

Free guides

Free zonesBusiness activitiesUAE laws and rulebooksRegulatory updates
Find the right appAll apps →
Learn

Watch

Explainer videos and demosLexara Academy

Read

Tax and compliance glossaryBriefingsCompliance scenariosLexara Weekly

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In your AI assistantHelp centre
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Pricing
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Where are you starting?

Say who it's for, then start at the stage you're at. One account works across every Arakan app, so you can add the others later.

This is for

Not set up yet?

Get your AI setup advisory · Scout

Tell Scout what your business does. It compares the free zones and mainland and recommends where to set up, with likely costs.

Start free with Scout

Already trading?

See what applies to your company · Comply

Add your licence and activities. Comply works out your obligations and deadlines and keeps the evidence.

Start free with Comply

Every UAE company goes through the same stages. Start at the one you're at.

  1. 1

    Plan

    Where should we set up?

    Free zone vs mainland · Activity look-up · Cost estimate

    ScoutGet a recommendation

    Start free Learn more

    AtlasLook up the facts yourself

    Start free Learn more
  2. 2

    Stay compliant

    What do we have to do, and by when?

    Licence renewals · VAT & Corporate Tax · AML/CFT & regulator rules

    Comply

    Start free Learn more
  3. 3

    Screen

    Is this customer or partner safe to deal with?

    Sanctions & PEP · Debarment & warnings · Watchlists & API

    Verify

    Start free Learn more
  4. 4

    Govern

    Is the board run properly?

    Agendas & minutes · Quorum & committees · Resolutions & e-signature

    Govern

    Start free Learn more
  5. 5

    Keep the records

    Can we prove it when we're asked?

    Retention periods · Tamper evidence · Audit-ready

    Vault

    Start free Learn more

At every stage

LexaraUAE rulebook library

Most firms start here

Onboard your first client · Onboard

Send a client the portal link. Documents, owners and the risk rating come back ready for your CDD report.

Start free with Onboard

Take each client from onboarding to compliant — with its regulators and with the FTA.

  1. 1

    Take on the client

    Who is this client, really?

    Client portal · UBO capture · CDD report

    Onboard

    Start free Learn more
  2. 2

    Screen & monitor

    Are they still clean?

    Sanctions & PEP · Debarment & warnings · Watchlists & API

    Verify

    Start free Learn more
  3. 3

    Regulatory compliance

    Is every client on top of its regulators?

    Obligations per client · Team assignment · Client reports

    Shield

    Start free Learn more
  4. 4

    FTA compliance

    Are their VAT and Corporate Tax records right?

    Scans, PDFs & WhatsApp · VAT checks with citations · Review before filing

    Ledger

    Start free Learn more

At every stage

LexaraUAE rulebook libraryVaultStatutory records storage

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Arakan

UAE compliance, from company setup to filing — for UAE companies and the firms that serve them. 11 apps on one company record.

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  • Explainers and demos
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  • Pricing
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Resources

  • Briefings
  • Tax and compliance glossary
  • Compliance scenarios
  • Free zone guide
  • Jurisdiction guide
  • Academy and certification

Free tools & guides

  • Free zone rules and tax
  • Free zone costs and visas
  • Mainland licence activities
  • Business activity look-up
  • Laws and rulebooks
  • Regulators
  • Regulatory updates
  • Arakan Lexara Weekly

Legal

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  • Terms of Service

11 apps

Comply

Your compliance manager

Govern

Governance and board compliance

Onboard

Client onboarding (KYC/CDD)

Shield

Clients' regulatory compliance

Ledger

Clients' FTA compliance

Scout

Planning your UAE setup

Atlas

UAE setup reference

Verify

Sanctions and PEP screening

Lexara

UAE rulebook library

Vault

Statutory records storage

Scope

What applies to you

Business setup by activity

All 2,100+ activities
Trading & ServicesManufacturingReal Estate & Business ServicesPersonal & Social ServicesTransport, Storage & LogisticsConstruction & ContractingFinancial ServicesVirtual AssetsHealth & Social WorkEducationAgriculture & FishingProfessional & Technical ServicesAccommodation & Food ServicesMining & QuarryingUtilities & Energy
Free zone setup costsFree zone price indexSetup cost calculatorMainland vs free zoneWhich zones permit your activity

UAE free zones by emirate

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Dubai
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Abu Dhabi
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Sharjah
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RAK
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Ajman
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Fujairah
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UAQ
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