How to use the Codeeo platform.
Short, practical answers on applying, documents, payments, tracking your setup, and your account — not UAE business advice, just how the platform itself works.
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Creating your Codeeo account
You don't need an account to submit an application, but creating one lets you track it, upload documents and pay from one dashboard.
Read moreGetting StartedChoosing the right package for your business
Packages are organised by zone type — free zone, mainland, or emirate — and by authority. Here's how to narrow it down before you apply.
Read moreGetting StartedWhat you'll need before you start your application
A quick checklist so you're not hunting for documents halfway through the form.
Read moreApplying for Your CompanyHow the application form works, step by step
The application is a five-step form with a running price summary — here's what each step covers.
Read moreApplying for Your CompanyChoosing your company name — three options explained
Why the form asks for three preferred names instead of one, and how to pick good ones.
Read moreApplying for Your CompanyFree zone, mainland, or emirate — does it matter which I apply through?
A short explanation of how the three package types differ inside the application itself.
Read moreApplying for Your CompanyHow many shareholders and visas should I select?
What these two fields actually affect on your application and pricing.
Read moreDocuments & UploadsWhat documents you need to upload
Only one document is strictly required to submit your application — here's what else may be requested later.
Read moreDocuments & UploadsUploading a document after you've already applied
You're not limited to what you uploaded during the original application.
Read moreDocuments & UploadsWhy was my document flagged or requested again?
Common reasons a document gets sent back, and what to do about it.
Read morePayments & BillingPaying by card — what to expect
Card payments are handled by Stripe and confirmed automatically — here's the flow.
Read morePayments & BillingPaying by bank transfer and submitting proof
Bank transfer is a two-step process: transfer the funds, then upload proof from your dashboard.
Read morePayments & BillingUnderstanding your price breakdown
What's actually in your quote, and why the total is higher than the headline package price.
Read morePayments & BillingWhat happens if my card payment doesn't go through?
A failed or abandoned card payment doesn't lose your application.
Read moreTracking Your ApplicationUnderstanding each stage of your setup
Your dashboard tracker moves through seven stages from submission to a completed company.
Read moreTracking Your ApplicationHow notifications work
Where to find updates on your application, and when you'll hear from Codeeo.
Read moreTracking Your ApplicationHow long does each stage typically take?
Rough timelines so you know what to expect while your application is in progress.
Read moreVisas & ResidencyAdding a residence visa to your application
Visas aren't included in any package by default — here's how to add one, either during or after applying.
Read moreVisas & ResidencyWhat happens after your trade licence is issued?
Reaching "Company Registered" isn't necessarily the end of your dashboard activity.
Read moreYour AccountLogging in and staying signed in
How your Codeeo login works, and what to do if you can't get in.
Read moreYour AccountContacting support
When to use Contact versus your dashboard's own tools.
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