How Amara works.

A structured, repeatable process that brings clarity to UAE market entry. Each phase has defined deliverables, clear decision points, and measurable outcomes.


Engagement model

Amara operates on a retainer and subscription basis — not transaction pricing. Discovery and scoping are complimentary. Coordination fees are clearly disclosed before any engagement begins, and are always separate from third-party service provider fees.

Scoping

Complimentary. No obligation. A structured conversation to understand your needs and assess fit.

Planning

All fees — Amara's and third-party providers' — are disclosed upfront before engagement begins.

Coordination*

Once you receive your comprehensive project guide, you can choose to use Amara's staff to coordinate the project, should you choose to.

* You're not required to use our staff for coordination—you can connect directly with service providers by selecting "Get Started" option after reviewing the project guide.

What makes us different?Traditional ProviderAmara Concierge
Engagement Model
Dedicated point of contactVaries
Ongoing relationship (not one-off)
Subscription / retainer model
Transparent fee disclosureVaries
Coordination & Oversight
Multi-provider coordination
Regulatory sequencing
Progress tracking & reportingVaries
Compliance monitoring
Scope & Boundaries
Clear regulatory boundaries
Licensed third-party delivery
Neutral provider selection
Post-setup operational support
Engagement Model
Dedicated point of contactVaries
Ongoing relationship (not one-off)
Subscription / retainer model
Transparent fee disclosureVaries
Coordination & Oversight
Multi-provider coordination
Regulatory sequencing
Progress tracking & reportingVaries
Compliance monitoring
Scope & Boundaries
Clear regulatory boundaries
Licensed third-party delivery
Neutral provider selection
Post-setup operational support
Engagement Model
Dedicated point of contact
Ongoing relationship (not one-off)
Subscription / retainer model
Transparent fee disclosure
Coordination & Oversight
Multi-provider coordination
Regulatory sequencing
Progress tracking & reporting
Compliance monitoring
Scope & Boundaries
Clear regulatory boundaries
Licensed third-party delivery
Neutral provider selection
Post-setup operational support
Engagement process

Six phases from discovery to ongoing management.

Every engagement follows the same disciplined sequence — tailored to your specific needs, but structured for repeatability and compliance.

1. Discovery & Qualification

A complimentary conversation to understand your business, goals, and timeline. We assess whether Amara is the right fit — and whether you are ready for a structured market entry process.

You receive: Initial assessment, fit confirmation, and next-step recommendations.

2. Scoping Workshop & Research

Deep-dive into your requirements: jurisdiction analysis, regulatory mapping, and commercial structuring. We research options and build a scoped recommendation.

You receive: Scoping report, jurisdiction comparison, and preliminary roadmap.

3. Regulatory & Commercial Proposal

A formal proposal detailing the recommended structure, timeline, coordination scope, provider selection, and fee transparency for all parties involved.

You receive: Detailed proposal, fee schedule, and provider recommendations.

4. Contracting & KYC

Formal engagement begins. KYC documentation is collected, service agreements are executed, and third-party providers are contracted under clear scopes and timelines.

You receive: Executed agreements, onboarding checklist, and project timeline.

5. Concierge-Led Execution

Your dedicated concierge coordinates all providers, manages documentation flow, tracks milestones, and resolves issues. You have a single point of contact throughout.

You receive: Regular progress updates, milestone tracking, and issue resolution.

6. Ongoing Management

Post-setup, Amara continues coordinating compliance renewals, visa management, banking enablement, and operational needs on a retainer basis.

You receive: Ongoing coordination, compliance monitoring, and dedicated support.

Retainer tiers

An assigned point of contact &
commercial concierge based in the UAE.

Fees are bundled around the avg. volume of support hours you need. Amara provides you access to dedicated coordinators based in the UAE to support setup and incorporation compliance, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring timelines and exceptions, documentation preparation and application support.
See impact of variable retainer duration
3 months
Crimson
Base: AED 1,950/mo
AED 1950
Effective avg/month
Savings: AED 0 (0.0%)
Gold
Base: AED 3,750/mo
AED 3750
Effective avg/month
Savings: AED 0 (0.0%)
Platinum
Base: AED 6,950/mo
AED 6950
Effective avg/month
Savings: AED 0 (0.0%)
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