Corporate Services
Our team of professional consultants and chartered accountants provides full support with setting up and maintaining a business in the UAE, focusing on bespoke solutions to match specific requirements of our clients.
Our team provides assistance throughout the process – including company formation and obtaining trade licenses, employment and residency permits, purchasing or leasing a property, as well as assistance with opening a bank account, whilst ensuring a time-efficient and hassle-free experience for our clients.
Setting up a business in the UAE starts with identifying the optimal location in one of the 7 emirates, as well as the structure of the legal entity.
Once the company is incorporated, relevant commercial license(s) must be obtained, in accordance with the business activities.
To ensure our clients’ interests are protected and their businesses are healthy and expanding, we offer continuous support, keeping up-to-date with regulatory and administrative requirements.
Taking into consideration that each of the 7 emirates operates under autonomous regulatory authority and there are over 40 Free Zones, in addition to Mainland and Offshore structures, our expertise and local knowledge will significantly improve the overall experience for our clients.
Subject to the requirements of each emirate, establishing a business in the UAE can be broken down into 6 steps:
| UAE Mainland -economic license | UAE Free Zone -business license |
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| UAE Mainland legal forms | UAE Free Zone legal forms |
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Unique trade name, subject to renewal. | Unique trade name, subject to renewal. |
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Obtaining the initial approval to establish a particular business (additional approvals might be required, subject to economic activities). | Obtaining the initial approval to establish a particular business |
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Businesses in the UAE must have a physical address to operate from. The company premises and location must comply with requirements specified by the Emirate’s Department of Economic Development, as well as zoning policies and regulations of local municipalities or other competent authorities. | More than 40 multidisciplinary Free Zones in the UAE offer multiple options to own or rent an office, or buy land to set up a factory or an office building. |
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The coveted UAE banks are sought after for multiple reasons, including economic stability, no currency exchange regulations, strong economic performance and autonomy from international financial institutions.
Our Banking Department provides full support with opening all types of bank accounts in the UAE, ensuring that it is a straightforward and smooth process, for both individuals and corporations.
With support of our immigration consultants, we’ll ensure our clients are informed about all available options and have our full support throughout the immigration process, covering employment, investment and family reunification, in accordance with local rules and regulations.
