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Dubai Company Formation

In order to get started with any Dubai company formation services, it is important to understand that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a federation of seven emirates or states— Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Each one has its own unique character and personality but is united with a common goal and destiny. The UAE is an amazing amalgamation of the traditional values of the east and the modern technologies of the west and a melting pot of various nationalities and cultures living together and working in harmony.

There are three different kinds of corporate entities that you can set up in UAE: Local Companies (also sometimes called Mainland or Onshore), Free Zone companies and Offshore companies.

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COMPANY FORMATION OPTIONS IN UAE

Mainland

A Mainland Company is a company which is licensed by the Dubai-based Department of Economic Development (DED) also known as Local Company.

Freezone

The Free Zones are clearly defined parts of the territory of the UAE. Within their territory, you can find special conditions of taxation, customs fees, etc.

Off Shore

A UAE Offshore Company is a good vehicle to help with owning property and avoiding local inheritance problems that may arise on death of the owner of the property.

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Do I need a local partner in my business or can I own it 100%?
If you set up a Local Company licensed by the Department of Economic Development (DED) then you need to have a UAE national partner. In case of companies with a Trading License, the UAE national partner will own 51% of the company though memorandums are set in place to give full operational powers to expatriate investors. In case of companies with a Professional License, the expatriate investor will own 100% of the company while the UAE national will only act as a service agent and will no share in the company.
What is a Free Zone Company?
A Free Zone company can be formed in all of the Emirates of UAE. It allows for 100% foreign ownership and can be used for either trading or professional services. Most Free Zones have no share capital or audit requirements and allows for 100% repatriation of funds and also have flexible office facilities which helps in keeping the operating costs low.
How many visas can I get with my Free Zone company ?
There are various flexible office packages ranging from 0 to 6 visa packages.
Do I need to come to UAE to set up a company ?
Local attendance for setting up a company would depend on the type of entity. In case of local mainland company or Jebel Ali offshore Company and few free zones entities, either personal presence is needed or a power of attorney attested by a UAE embassy has to be issued. However some Free Zone company do not need to have physical presence and the application forms can be done via email.
Do I need to rent an office in Dubai to get a Local Company license?
Renting an office space to get your business set up in Dubai depends on the nature of activity. There are some licenses that allow you to operate from a flexi or virtual office. Shared office space is also possible with the same ownership and when the activities are similar. However the number of visas would depend on the office space; smaller the space, fewer the visas.
What is the difference between a Free Zone Company, a Local Company and Offshore Company ?
The main difference between a Local Company and other companies is that the Local Company needs either a UAE national partner (in the case of Trading Licenses) or a UAE national service agent (in the case of professional companies) Free Zone Company can have 100% foreign ownership and flexi office facilities Offshore Company – Mainly used for holding property and investments. It cannot do business with local residents and businesses. It does not have a license and cannot issue visas
What are the advantages of getting an Offshore business set up in Dubai?
Offshore companies are generally easier to incorporate and cheaper to maintain annually. However the main advantage of having an UAE Offshore Company is to hold property and assets to avoid the local inheritance laws dictated by Sharia.
What’s the difference between Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Offshore and Jebel Ali (JA) Offshore?
A Rak Offshore company can be set up without local presence of the Shareholders but in case of Jebel Ali offshore Company, the shareholders have to be present in Jebel Ali or give POA to someone in UAE to represent them. The POA needs to be notarized and attested upto the UAE Embassy. Also a Jebel Ali offshore company can hold most free hold property in UAE while RAK Offshore Company can hold property only in RAK

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