Company registration · United Arab Emirates
Company registration in the United Arab Emirates.
Mainland or free zone — we help you choose the route, prepare the application and coordinate licensing and setup.
Who is involved
Authorities and parties.
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Mainland | The economic department of the relevant emirate |
| Free zones | The authority of the chosen free zone |
| Post-registration | e.g. corporate bank account, visas and tax registration — as they apply |
Structures
Common company types.
- Mainland company
- Free zone company
- Branch of a foreign company
Documents
What we usually request.
- Passport copy for each shareholder, director and manager
- Proof of residential address (recent)
- Contact details and CV / professional profile of the manager or director
- Certificate of incorporation of any corporate shareholder
- Articles / memorandum of association of the corporate shareholder
- Board resolution approving the new company and appointing representatives
- Recent financial statements of the corporate shareholder (where requested)
- Proposed trade names and business activities
- Attested corporate documents where required
Indicative list. The exact documents, and any legalisation, apostille, attestation or translation, are confirmed for your case before you upload anything.
Process
How your application runs.
Timelines and government fees depend on the structure and the authority, and are set out in your written proposal.
Consultation
We confirm the structure, the documents and the parties involved for your case.
Proposal & documents
You receive a written proposal and a document checklist for your case.
Review & filing
We check the file and coordinate filing with the authority or licensed local provider.
Handover
You receive your registration documents and a checklist of next steps.
Other jurisdictions: Saudi Arabia · United Kingdom · United States · Pakistan · Türkiye
Ready to register in the United Arab Emirates?
Tell us about the company you want to set up. We will confirm the route, the documents and the fees in writing.
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