The UAE offers three main types of company formations:
Mainland Companies: These allow you to conduct business within the UAE and internationally. A local sponsor is required for some structures, but you retain full operational control.
Free Zone Companies: Ideal for 100% foreign ownership, these are located in designated free zones and offer tax benefits and streamlined setup processes.
Offshore Companies: Perfect for international trade, asset management, and holding companies, with no physical office required in the UAE.
We help you choose the best option based on your business model and goals.
The timeframe for company formation depends on the type of business and jurisdiction:
- Mainland: Typically 1-2 weeks, depending on approvals.
- Free Zone: Often completed within 3-5 working days.
- Offshore: Takes around 7-10 working days.
Our team ensures all processes are completed efficiently, minimizing delays and handling all documentation on your behalf.
Local sponsorship is required for certain business activities and mainland company setups. However, with recent reforms, many activities allow 100% foreign ownership.
If a sponsor is needed, we provide reliable local sponsorship arrangements, ensuring compliance with UAE laws while allowing you full operational control.
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You can establish a foreign business in the UAE as a branch office, representative office, or subsidiary. Each structure has unique benefits:
- Branch Office: Operates under the same legal entity as the parent company and can conduct similar business activities.
- Representative Office: Limited to market research and promotion without commercial activity.
- Subsidiary: A separate legal entity with partial or full ownership by the foreign parent company.
We help you select the right structure based on your goals and business model.
The three main types of trade licenses are:
- Commercial License: For trading and commercial activities.
- Professional License: For service-based businesses.
- Industrial License: For manufacturing and industrial operations.
Our team helps determine the right license type based on your business activities.
The timeframe varies depending on the jurisdiction:
- Mainland: Typically 1-2 weeks.
- Free Zones: Usually 3-5 working days.
- Offshore: Around 7-10 working days.
We ensure a streamlined process by managing documentation, approvals, and compliance on your behalf.
Failure to renew a trade license by its expiry date can result in penalties, fines, or suspension of business operations. Our proactive monitoring system ensures your license is renewed on time, avoiding any disruptions.
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