Overview

Relate Consultancies LLC is a Dubai-based business consultancy run by a UK-founded team. The firm supports foreign nationals and international businesses looking to operate in the United Arab Emirates, providing practical support around company formation, relocation, and ongoing administration. 

Founded in early 2023, Relate Consultancies stemmed from the growing demand from expats and overseas entrepreneurs trying to navigate the complexities of setting up a business in the UAE. 

The company is successful in helping clients understand and manage their regulatory, licensing, and compliance responsibilities in a clear and structured way, with the help of legal, financial, and government professionals when needed. 

Services

Relate Consultancies provides a range of services that help businesses establish and operate in the UAE, including:

• Company formation across the UAE mainland and free zone jurisdictions
• Business licensing and regulatory coordination
• Support with corporate structuring
• Help processing visa and residency papers
• Bank account setup and onboarding support
• Corporate renewals and ongoing compliance services
• Assistance with medical insurance

Clients

Relate primarily works with expat entrepreneurs, consultants, and SMEs seeking to establish a legal and operational presence in the UAE. 

Many of its clients originate from the United Kingdom and Europe, reflecting a growing interest from overseas founders looking to relocate or expand into the region. 

Operation

Operating from Dubai, Relate Consultancies works closely with UAE government departments, freezone authorities, financial institutions, and licensed legal professionals. 

The company’s role focuses on administrative and advisory support, helping clients move through the process of setting up and running a business in the UAE. 

Business Model

Relate Consultancies operates as a fee-for-service business. The firm offers packaged support solutions for company formation and relocation alongside ongoing administrative and compliance services. 

Market Presence/Partnerships

In 2025, the company was announced as a Platinum partner and kit sleeve sponsor of Mansfield Town Football Club, reflecting its growing profile and connection with UK-based clients and communities. 

“Relate Consultancies becomes a go-to partner for British expats relocating to the UAE.” – Gulf Today article on Relate Consultancies. 

Related Press

Relate Consultancies has also been referenced in both regional and international press. Gulf Today described the firm as a “go-to partner for British expats relocating to the UAE,” highlighting its role in supporting founders navigating relocation and business setup.

Other press coverage references the consultancy’s work with British clients in the UAE, noting its involvement in enhancing the experiences of expat entrepreneurs establishing themselves in the region.