2. UAE is one of the prior business destinations in
the world.As it is not perceived as an offshore
company in a tax haven,UAE company formation
is a reputable, regulated, international trading
solution. Registering a company in UAE is an
excellent, long term option for any investor.
3. Requisites for a incorporating a new
business in UAE
Prior to operating any business in UAE, it is first
necessary to follow the steps outlined below in
order to meet the legal requirements of all
concerned government authorities and to
guarantee maximum commercial benefit for the
business owner
4. Submit the company registration application and
the proposed company name to the Department
of Economic Development (DED)
Notarize the company’s Memorandum of
Association in DED
File company documents with the Department
for Economic Development (DED) and obtain
trade license and the Chamber of Commerce
and Industry
5. • Make a name board
• Apply for establishment card at the Ministry of
Labor
• Register native workers with the Ministry of
Labor
• Register native workers with the General
Authority for Pension and Social Security
6. The basic requirement for all business activity
in UAE is one of the following three categories
of licences
7. • Commercial licences covering all kinds of
trading activity.
• Professional licences covering professions,
services, craftsmen and artisans.
• Industrial licences for establishing industrial or
manufacturing activity
9. • Where the law requires 100% local ownership
• In the Free Trade Zones where 100% foreign
ownership is permitted
• In activities open to 100% AGCC ownership
• Where wholly owned AGCC companies enter into
partnership with UAE nationals
• In respect of foreign companies registering
branches or a representative office in UAE.
• Professional or artisan companies where 100%
foreign ownership is permitted.
10. The seven categories of business
organization defined by the law are
• General partnership company
• Partnership-en-commendam
• Joint venture company
• Public shareholding company
• Private shareholding company
• Limited liability company
• Share partnership company
11. The various types of companies that can be
registered in UAE are the below
Free zone company
Offshore company
Limited Liability Company
Branch and representative offices
Mainland companies(trade)
12. • HLB Hamt will work with you to handle your
business setup in UAE from start to finish.
13. • HLB Hamt will help you evaluate the structure
that will work best for your company.
14. We give strategic inputs, help you evaluate and
select the right form of company to register in
UAE, work with you on your business plan,
handle paperwork and documentation
formalities. In short, we handle everything you
need.
15. Contact Us
HLB Hamt
18th floor, Suite 1801
City Tower -2, Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box No 32665
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
www.hlbhamt.com
