1. Write down the activity you will actually perform, not the cheapest name on a brochure.
2. Choose mainland or free zone against market access and tax, not setup cost alone.
3. Prepare KYC, UBO and office evidence before you pay formation fees.
4. Issue the licence, then establishment and visa quota if required.
5. Register for Corporate Tax (and VAT if the threshold applies) before the first return is due.
6. Assemble the banking pack from the same ownership story as the licence.