For company formation in Dubai there are many options available including Free zones as well as mainland or LLC Dubai company formation.
For a new business in Dubai, Department of Economic Development will issue a DED trade license.
Here you will find information on;
Sponsorship for LLC Company
Fees for Dubai LLC Company
Procedure for Dubai LLC Company Registration
Foreign Branch Setup
Support Services for LLC Company Setup
Additional Services
Sponsorship for DED Trade License or an LLC Company formation in Dubai
To start a business and to target the local market, the majority of the entrepreneurs desire to start their business in Dubai mainland. The primary concern of any expat when setting up an Onshore Limited Liability Company (LLC) is that the UAE law requires a local sponsor to own 51% of the shares in the Company. However, there are two types of Sponsorship to choose from. ADAM Global gives you the benefit of a Corporate Sponsorship option to provide entrepreneurs and business owners with a higher sense of financial freedom.
Our Experts will be happy to guide you to determine if a local sponsor or a corporate sponsor is suitable for your business.
Dubai LLC Company formation Fees
Department Of Economic Development (DED) License
Corporate Sponsor Dubai LLC company formation + AG Support Services
Initial Payment:
Sponsorship: Starting from AED 10,000 + AG Package
DED Licence starting from AED 10,000
Municipality Fee on Your Annual Lease: 2.5 % (Market Fee)
Total: AED 50,000 – AED 55,000*
Local Service Agent for Professional License + AG Support Services
Initial Payment:
- Local service agent: Starting from AED 10,000 + AG Package
DED Licence starting from AED 8,000
Municipality Fee on Your Annual Lease: 2.5 % (Market Fee)
Total: AED 40,000 – AED 45,000*
*Important Note
*Final Payment Voucher Fees are determined by the type of business activity, third party approvals/ registrations as well as the cost of your annual lease (Market Fee is 2.5% ). Therefore the price of certain activities can widely vary and result in higher costs.
*All Government payment as per actuals supported by original receipt.
*Sponsorship fees, and License fees are annual and payable upon license expiry for trade license renewal.
Procedure for Dubai LLC Company registration/ Professional license
The below is a reference for a Dubai LLC Company registration
- Selecting Business Activity and finalizing trade name (You may wish to apply for a trade name/Trademark registration at this point)
- Choosing the Local or Corporate sponsor
- Apply for initial approval
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Tenancy Contract (Ejari) and Office Space
- Final Submission
Depending on the type of activity and approval from various authorities required, the process can take a minimum of 2 days, provided all documentation is complete.
However certain business activities require additional approvals from the government authorities and can extend the duration for 45 days. The time is based on our experience, and if your chosen business activity is subject to additional inspections and approvals, the procedure can take longer.
Depending on the type of activity and approval from various authorities required, the process can take a minimum of 2 days, provided all documentation is complete.
However certain business activities require additional approvals from the government authorities and can extend the duration for 45 days. The time is based on our experience, and if your chosen business activity is subject to additional inspections and approvals, the procedure can take longer.
Foreign Branch Setup/ Representative Office in Dubai
To establish a branch or a representative office in Dubai, a foreign company needs to go through a very detailed process which involves a lot of visits and approvals from the government. However, to briefly sum it up, the following steps would give you an overview of what you could expect during the incorporation procedure;
Identify and appoint a local service agent with the help of your consultant or consulting firm.
Next is to get initial approval from the Dubai Economic Department (DED)
Then follow registration procedures which involve many other steps with the Ministry of Economy
Select your office or office location.
- Submit the entire document with the approvals from the respective authorities back to DED to receive the license.
Although this process may seem lengthy and tiring but appointing an expert to handle the incorporation often saves time, money and unnecessary hassle.
Support Service for LLC Company formation in Dubai
Our support services are unique services offered to our clients to ease the entrepreneurial journey. These services are not provided by or affiliated with any particular Government authority or type of company license; however, they are a mandatory requirement for all our clients.
Facilitation for Company Bank Account Opening
Referral to Commercial Real Estate Agent
Free Company Stamp
Dedicated Account Manager to manage your documents and update you on the status of your applications
Exclusive Sessions and an invitation to networking events to grow your business
Complete PRO Services for Licensing (document processing)
Trademark / Trade Name/Logo Design Registration (on demand and requested as a separate service)
Additional Services
You take the first step to success- We do the rest!
Being a pioneer as LLC company formation in Dubai our client’s are our priority.
Explore the range of services we offer besides when you start your own business in Dubai
Airport Visa Drop-Off in Dubai
Arabic Legal Translation services
Dubai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation (Degree, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate as well as Corporate Documents)
Visa Cancellation
Trade License Amendments
Dependent Sponsorship
Trade License Cancellation