Company Business Registration

For new entrepreneurs, UAE is one of the most renowned places on Earth where setting up a business is a time taking task with tedious steps. According to a survey conducted by World Bank, Dubai is standing in the 33^rd position when it comes to starting your venture easily. By the ranking of this city in mind, we can safely state that company registration in Dubai is going to be hard, so that's why we have written starting points before taking any step, especially if you are unaware of the laws and regulations of the constituency.

For several years, the experts of Amadlaw have been effectively and efficiently assisting our clientele with business licensing, registration, and related solutions. It is the greatest gateway to the flourishing MENA region. Acquaint yourself with terms and legal framework, if you are planning to get success in this arena.

Type of Dubai Business Registration

The most popular types of company setup include

Freezone Business Registration in Dubai

If you want 100% ownership of your organization, choose a free zone to start up your venture which include Dubai Investment Park, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Multi and Commodities Centre, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, etc. You can start a Free Zone Establishment in which an individual can hold all shares; if you have more than one member as a shareholder; choose FZCO or FZ-LLC.  You can also open your branch office in these  free zones.

LLC Company Registration in Dubai

For Limited Liability Company, you have to acquire a partnership with a local Emirati who will hold the 51% of shares. With this type of corporation, you are allowed to conduct your operations within the UAE market, whereas the Freezone setup requires a resident agent for trade inside the United Arab Emirates.

Branch Office Dubai Business Registration

Offering free of withholding taxes or corporate income tax environment, the specifics of each type of Dubai Business Registration is as follows

Process	LLC	Freezone Company	Branch Office	Rep Office
Time, it takes	5 Weeks	3 Weeks	6 Weeks	6 Weeks
Cost of setup	USD 20,000	USD 24,950	USD 44,450	USD 23,250
Required Capital (minimum)	USD 50,000	USD 50,000	USD 16,500 (Bond)	N/A
Requirement of physical office	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Permission to conduct within Dubai	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Local clients sales contract is allowed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Visa Requirement	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shareholders & Directors public registration	No	Yes	No	No

Steps of Business Registration Dubai

Step 1: Activity Selection

Step 2: Selecting the Type of Legal Form

Step 3: Deciding Trade Name

Step 4: Initial Approval Phase Application

Step 5: Memorandum Preparation

Step 6: Location establishment for business registration in Dubai

Step 7: License approvals

Categories of Licenses Issued for Business Registration in Dubai

You have to apply for one of these categories depending on the type of activity, in order to register your company

1. Commercial License

If you are into trading, this is the most suitable one.

2. Industrial License

If you are planning to set up manufacturing facility, apply for this.

3. Professional License

If you are a professional and willing to provide services including craftsmanship and arts, this is a perfect one for you.

The Department of Economic Development is the agency governing every step of business registration in Dubai.

How AMADLAW Can Help You

• Consultancy provision to select the best-suited structure as per your plans
• Documents drafting, dealing with submission, assembling, translation, legalization and notarization.
• Processing of work permits and visa
• Sponsor and partnership options
• Approval from ministries
• Setting up a bank account

For further information regarding company registration in Dubai, contact us at +971 4 421 6613.