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Company Registration in Dubai is the best option for those wishing to launch a business in the United Arab Emirates. Start a Dubai company today and Obtain the Certificate, Bylaws, Immigration Card, Labor Card, VAT Registration, VISAs, PRO, Local Sponsor, National Service Agent, Tenancy Contract, Registered Agent, Bank Account Support, and Share Certificates
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Company Registration in Dubai
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers limitless investment opportunities to local and international investors. It attracts trade due to several free zones throughout the Emirate that provide lucrative investment incentives. Significant among these is the absence of corporate or individual income taxes, foreign exchange controls, restrictions on the repatriation of profits and capital.
There are various options available to international businesses seeking to establish a presence in the UAE. In addition to establishing trade relationships through commercial agencies, having a local company offers numerous benefits to businesses. This makes it easier to study market prospects, make connections, communicate with customers, and review transaction details.
United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation consisting of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. one of the best places to start a business is Dubai.
categories of Companies You can Open in Dubai:
(1) Mainland Company
(2) Free Zone Company
(3) Offshore Company.
Again, these are divided into various categories. One should choose a business structure based on the nature of the enterprise.
Mainland Company:
 Mainland Company is a company registered by the Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai. It is a local company that can conduct borderless business in the United Arab Emirates. Under MainLand, three types of licenses are issued:
- Commercial licenses covering every commercial activity: A permit issued to commercial enterprises engaged in buying and selling goods or services or trading. Most traders choose the general trading license so that they may encounter multiple trading endeavours with a single charge. Commercial permits are joint in Dubai and the rest of the UAE.
- Industrial license for establishing industrial or manufacturing activities: A license issued to businesses that manufacture goods, such as factories, industries, etc. Depending on the type of industrial activity, you may need the approval of External Ministries and government departments for an Industrial License.
- Professional licenses for professions, services, artisans, and artisans: A license is issued to businesses that engage in service-oriented activities. Professionals who engage in professional training, such as consulting, must possess a valid license. The cost of issuing a professional license is lower than other licenses.
Legal Structure of Mainland Company:
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Filial or Representational Office of Foreign Firm
- Professional Company
The Department of Economic Development issues these licenses, except those for hotels and other tourism-related businesses, which are issued by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. However, certain types of business licenses require prior approval from the following ministries and agencies:
- Banks, providers of financial services, and financial institutions - from the UAE Central Bank;
- Companies engaged in manufacturing - from the Ministry of Finance and Industry;
- The Ministry of Health's pharmaceutical and medical products;
Generally, all commercial and industrial enterprises in the United Arab Emirates must register with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The UAE Commercial Companies Law mandates that at least 51 per cent of a company’s capital must be owned by a UAE national partner or partners. Certain companies are exempt from the 51 per cent requirement, such as oil companies with concession agreements, companies that produce electricity and gas, companies involved in the oil and gas industry, and companies engaged in water treatment and transmission. Foreign banks are exempt from the sponsorship requirement. Professional licenses for professions, services, craftsmen, and artisans are exempt from the 51 per cent requirement; however, they must appoint a Local Service Agent for a fixed annual fee.
Free Zone Company:
The Free Zone or Free Trade Zone allows unrestricted commerce and the development of an industry ecosystem within its jurisdiction. Typically, free zones are associated with ports (such as JAFZA) or are industry-specific. Every Free Zone is designed around more than one commercial categories and only issues licenses to businesses within those categories. The following are some of the UAE’s free zones. Â
- Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai (JAFZA)
- Free Airport Zone at Dubai (DAFZA)
- Jumeirah Lake Towers and Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC & JLT)
- City of Dubai Internet (DIC)
- Dubai Media City (DMC)Dubai Media City (DMC)
- Dubai Medical City
- Dubai Studio City (DSC)
- International Academic City in Dubai (DIAC)
- Knowledge village in Dubai (DKV)
- International Production Media Zone (DMPZ)
- Biotechnology and Research Park in Dubai ( DuBiotech)
- Dubai Outsourcing District (DOZ)
- Emirates World Central (Dubai Logistics City)
- Dubai Diamond and Gold Park (DGDP)
Authorizations issued by Free Zone Authorities:
- General Trading License: Permits the holder to import, distribute, and store all items by Jafza regulations and rules.
- Trading License: Permits the holder to import, export, distribute, and store licensed items.
- Industrial License: Permits the holder to import raw materials, manufacture specified products, and export finished goods to any country.
- Service License: Permits the holder to carry out the licensed services within the Free Zone. The service must comply with the license issued by the Economic Department or Municipality of the relevant Emirate in the UAE for the parent company.
- National Industrial License: It is designed for manufacturing companies with at least 51 per cent AGCC (Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council) nationals or citizens as owners or shareholders. The value added to the product in the Free Zone must be at least 40%. This business license grants the holder the same status as a UAE national or AGCC.
- Logistics License: Permits the holder to perform particular logistics services (e.g. storage, transportation, distribution, sorting, forwarding and clearing activities, order management, inventory management etc.). The license holder can pick up and deliver products within the UAE but not sell them.
- Education License: Permits the holder to provide educational and social services and educational, training, and consulting services.
Advantages of Free Zone Company:
Listed below are the benefits of Free Zone Company:
- One hundred per cent foreign ownership (no requirement for a local sponsor or partner).
- One hundred per cent repatriation of capital and earnings.
- One hundred per cent exemption from corporate and individual income tax.
- No currency restrictions exist.
- A wide variety of activities require a license.
- The energy is abundant and inexpensive.
- Connectivity and networking with global brands/customers
- Logistic efficiencies.
- Desks and offices that are serviced for SMBs and startups.
- Excellent support services.
- Low operational expenses.
- We increased brand visibility.
Legal Structure of Free Zone Company:
The Free Zone Company may be registered in that specific free trade zone. Its operations are restricted to that jurisdiction only, except for national industrial license companies.
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO): Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO) applicants can take advantage of Jafza's unique offer of forming a company as a separate legal entity. An FZE can be started with a single shareholder and a minimum capital of one million AED. An FZCO can be established with between two and five shareholders and a minimum capital of AED 500,000.
- Branch Company: Companies with valid registration and license outside of Jafza are eligible to apply for the formation of a branch company in Jafza.
Offshore Company:
An Offshore Company is legal business entity established to operate outside its registered jurisdiction and the location of its ultimate ownership. Offshore companies can be utilized in most financial planning scenarios to mitigate tax exposure, freely pass assets to beneficiaries upon death, and are occasionally called Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV). Currently, two Free Zones offer Offshore company licenses. Ie. JAFZA and RAKFTZ.
The advantages of Offshore companies in the UAE are as follows.
- The advantages of Offshore companies in the UAE are as follows.
- Providing a conduit for global market expansion
- Access to a more accommodating regulatory framework
- Access to a legal system that is stable and business-friendly
- Better global funding access
- We provide tax neutrality on international earnings for personal or corporate income, capital gains, and estate taxes.
- The defence of intellectual property.
- No capital requirement.
- No office space is necessary.
Comparison between Mainland, Free Zone & Offshore Companies:
| Particulars | Mainland Company | Free Zone Company | Offshore Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registering Authority | Department of Economic Development (DED) | Registrar of Companies, Free Trade Zone | Registrar of Companies, Free Trade Zone |
| Ownership | Expat 49% & Local Sponser 50% For Professional Company Expat 100% | Expat 100% Incae National Industrial License Expat 49% | Expat 100% |
| VISA | Allowed for 2 years | Allowed for 3 years | Not allowed |
| Cost of Formation | High | Medium | Low |
| Area of Opetation | No restrictions | With in the Free Zone | Not allowed in UAE or Home Country |
| Repatriation | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions |
| Office Space | Required Min 200 sft | Not required. They can have virtual space | Not required |
| Audit | Required | Not required except for Free Zone Companies and Free Zone Establishments | Allowed to be registered |
| Company Secretary Services | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Registered Agenet | Not Required | Not Required | Required |
| Local Sponsor | Required for all except professional license where Local Service Agent is required | Not Required except where National Industrial License | Not Required |
Documents Required for Dubai Company Registration
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Let's Deal With Your Confusions
A mainland company is a company that is registered with the Department of Economic Development with the Dubai Government.
No, you can do business anywhere.
Yes, except that a Local Sponsor is not required for Professional Licenses; in this case, a Local Service agent is needed.
No!
60 to 80 days.
The certificate will be issued within 15 minutes in the Fast Track mode.
No
A free zone company is a company that is registered within the Free Trade Zone.
Free Zone Company is prohibited from conducting Manufacturing & Trading activities outside the Free Zone. Each Free Zone has unique regulations.
Not really, unless in the case of a national industrial license.
10 to 15 days.
Yes, for Free Zone Establishment or Free Zone Company. Not the case for a Branch office, and it varies from Free Zone to Free Zone.
An Offshore Company is a legal business entity established to conduct business outside its registered jurisdiction and the location of its ultimate ownership. Offshore companies can be utilized in most financial planning scenarios to mitigate tax exposure and freely pass assets to beneficiaries upon death.
Yes, the company cannot do business in the UAE.
Not necessary.
You do not need a minimum capital for an offshore company.
3 to 5 days approximately.
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