An industry-first initiative by Creative Zone, in collaboration with key partners, streamlines and simplifies the business setup process.
Creative Zone, in collaboration with RAKEZ and Mashreq NEO BIZ, has launched the Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program, a UAE-based initiative designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders and new business owners as they transition from idea to company.
The program aims to simplify the early stages of starting a business by combining setup support with a broader partner-driven ecosystem of value-added services. It offers a more accessible and practical pathway into entrepreneurship for first-time founders.
Growing market demand
The launch comes at a time when the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global entrepreneurship hub. The country has ranked first globally in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s National Entrepreneurship Context Index for four consecutive years, while also targeting one million SMEs by 2030, up from around 557,000 today.
However, many first-time entrepreneurs still face challenges in navigating business setup processes without structured guidance, financial access, or support networks. The programme seeks to bridge that gap by integrating setup services, banking support and operational tools into a single guided entry point.
Free benefits worth Dh15,000+
The initiative is part of a wider collaboration involving Creative Zone, RAKEZ, Mashreq NEO BIZ, DHL, Zoho and other partners, offering founders access to a bundled ecosystem of startup services beyond traditional business setup support.
The program includes more than Dh15,000 worth of partner-backed benefits at no additional cost. These include digital bank account opening with Mashreq NEO BIZ, discounted logistics and delivery services through DHL, free corporate tax and VAT registration, free medical insurance, free AWS web hosting for one year, a virtual office package, and access to Creative Zone’s HR and legal services.
“Starting a business is a major step, and what many new entrepreneurs need is not just ambition, but the right structure and support around them. This program was created to make that step more practical and more accessible for those ready to build something of their own,” said Lorenzo Jooris, Group CEO of Creative Zone.
Anas Hijjawi, Chief Commercial Officer at RAKEZ, said the collaboration is about giving young entrepreneurs a more accessible and better-supported path into business ownership, with the right structure in place from the start.
Building a stronger founder journey
By combining business setup support with a partner-backed model, the program is positioned as a more comprehensive entry point for new founders. Creative Zone emphasised that the initiative goes beyond business registration, focusing on helping entrepreneurs begin with clarity, direction and a strong support system from the outset.
The launch reflects the continued importance of entrepreneurship in the UAE, where startup activity and founder-led businesses remain a key part of the economic landscape. Through this initiative, Creative Zone is positioning the program as a practical pathway for individuals ready to turn ideas into operational businesses.
