The first official step in obtaining a trade license is to reserve a trade name and obtain an initial approval from the Department of Economic Development.
Getting an initial approval is an integral part of the setting up a new company in Dubai.
51% PARTICIPATION OF A UAE NATIONAL AS THE LOCAL PARTNER.
100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIP
The representative office activity is restricted to marketing and support functions, ideally suited to foreign companies looking after local distributors or agents. We provide the required Local Service Agent through a corporate vehicle, and manage all licensing formalities through a single point of contact.
An important requirement for foreign business startups in Dubai is to obtain a sponsor who is a citizen of United Arab Emirates (UAE). The sponsor will be responsible for bringing you into the country.