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Business Setup

Company Formation
Trade License Renewal
Company Liquidation
LLC Formation in Main Land
LLC Formation in Freezone

Ministry of Labour Support

Labour Contract Approval
Establishment Quota Approval
Labour Renewal
Labour Cancellation
Establishment Update

Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Of Commerce
Registration
Issuance Of ATA Carnet
Document Verification

Visa Immigration

Work Permit Visa
Investor / Partner Visa 
Family Visa
Golden Visa
Tourist / Visit Visa


Attestation MOFA
& UAE Embassy

Certificate Attestation 
Legal Translation
Legal Services
Police Clearance Certificate
Power of Attorney Services

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Clearing

MOHRE Typing
Immigration Typing
DED Follow-ups and Typing
P.O Box New and Renewal
Quota Clearance

Check out 7 easy steps to setup your business in the UAE and Dubai

ste​p 01

The first important step for business setup in the UAE is to identify the business and which jurisdiction you would be targeting.

ste​p 02

The legal structure should be in sync with business activities. Choose from different company types that are part of Mainland, Offshore, and Free Zone.

ste​p 03

Choose a name for your business. It should be aligned with the business you want to setup and should not be controversial.

ste​p 04

As a business owner, you need certain approvals from DED or Local Authorities to set up your venture.

ste​p 05

Complete and sign Memorandum of Association (MoA) or local service agent agreement (LSA) for different company formations.

- Limited Partnership
- Limited Liability Company
- Public Joint Stock Company
- Private Joint Stock Company.

ste​p 06

In order to operate a business in the UAE, you will need to set up an office space. You need to get approvals from DED for land regulation authorities.

ste​p 07

You may need to get approvals from different government departments to access the business space and start your business. Any approvals left should be taken care of immediately. Post this, you will get the trade license from DED.

Check out 7 easy steps to setup your business in the UAE and Dubai

01 Choose a Business and Select a Jurisdiction

ste​P 01

The first important step for business setup in the UAE is to identify the business and which jurisdiction you would be targeting.

02 Determine Legal Structure

ste​p 02

The legal structure should be in sync with business activities. Choose from different company types that are part of Mainland, Offshore, and Free Zone.

03 Select a Business Name

ste​p 03

Choose a name for your business. It should be aligned with the business you want to setup and should not be controversial.

04 Obtain initial approval from Government Authorities

ste​p 04

As a business owner, you need certain approvals from DED or Local Authorities to set up your venture.

05 Complete MOA or Local Service Agent Agreemen

ste p 05

Complete and sign Memorandum of Association (MoA) or local service agent agreement (LSA) for different company formations.

- Limited Partnership
- Limited Liability Company
- Public Joint Stock Company
- Private Joint Stock Company.

06 Finalise Business location

ste​p 06

In order to operate a business in the UAE, you will need to set up an office space. You need to get approvals from DED for land regulation authorities.

07 Get DED and Other Approvals

ste​p 07

You may need to get approvals from different government departments to access the business space and start your business. Any approvals left should be taken care of immediately. Post this, you will get the trade license from DED.

Mainland

Company Setup

Also called as onshore companies, mainland companies have access to the local market and businesses outside the UAE. Get a DED license for your Mainland company and spearhead your business in the right path.

Free Zone

Company Setup

Setup your website in any of the 40 free zones in the UAE and get 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate tax, and 100% repatriation of funds.

Offshore

Company Setup

Offshore companies can’t do direct business in the UAE. However, you can be a shareholder in a local mainland or free zone company and conduct business on part of the subsidiary company.

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