As we have mentioned in earlier Blogs there are two options or areas to start a company – Free zone or Mainland. Both Authorities required somewhat same and little difference is that the mainland requires a local partner as a sponsor and free zone can have 100% ownership. Let’s shed light on the Documents Required To Set Up A Company In Dubai
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SET UP A FREE ZONE BUSINESS IN UAE
A number of documents need to be translated into English, attested, and notarised by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) or the Arab Embassy.
GENERAL DOCUMENT
- Duly filled out the application license form
- Business card of the contact person
- Copy of business plan
- Notarized and attested
- Memorandum of
- Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
- Passport copies of the partners and business managers
- Original bank reference letters and license of the partner’s existing company, if applicable
DOCUMENTS FOR CONSULTANCY LICENSE
A copy of the degree or diploma certificate mentioning the desired activities or the experience certificate [any of these documents is a must]
DOCUMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL LICENSE
- Business feasibility study
- Existing company profile
- Duly filled-out form for the investor’s project profile
DOCUMENTS FOR A BRANCH OF COMPANIES
- Attested copy of the registration certificate, incorporation certificate, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MAA)
- Original Board Resolution that guarantees financial commitment of the branch
- Original Power of Attorney of a legal representative and their passport copy
- Last 3 months’ bank statements of the parent company
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SET UP A MAINLAND LLC BUSINESS IN UAE
- Certified passport copies for all shareholders and managers
- Copy of the UAE residence visa, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current UAE residence visa sponsor
- Certified proofs of address for each shareholder
- CV for each shareholder
- Professional/bank reference letter for each shareholder
If the shareholder is to be a corporate entity, the required documentation will include:
- Memorandum and articles of the company
- A board resolution agreeing to incorporate a new LLC in UAE
- A power of attorney (POA) to the general manager to incorporate the new LLC
The documents required to set up a company in Dubai will differ greatly depending on the type of business activity, legal entity, type of shareholder, and the area in which you set up. Contact us for your business setup in the UAE, and we will advise you and assist you on each step to establishing your company.