Establish a branch of a foreign company in the UAE on the government territory of the Emirate of Dubai from 21 days and $6,500

Let Us Handle Your Documents for Hassle-Free Registration

We provide a comprehensive checklist of the documents needed to register your foreign branch (representative office) and get your license, explaining all the requirements for your specific case.

We meticulously review all submitted documents to ensure they meet government standards and are complete, and also verify the accuracy of your application forms.

We manage the founder and manager identification process.

Benefit from our end-to-end support, making your company registration process smooth and efficient.

Let Us Navigate the Licensing Process for You

We determine the optimal business activity and corresponding license for your foreign company’s branch (representative office), taking into account its specific nature and objectives.

We conduct a comprehensive check for any special requirements and permits, ensuring full compliance with legal regulations and streamlining the license acquisition process.

Get Your Business Off to the Right Start with Initial Approval

We obtain the official “Initial Approval” document from the emirate’s Department of Economic Development (DED). This critical document authorizes the named individuals to establish a legal entity, branches, and representative offices in the emirate under the chosen legal structure and business activity.

This document also enables you to register your lease agreement and apply for other necessary permits.

The government fee for this important step is included in our package, making the process as simple as possible.

Secure Your Ideal Trade Name Before Someone Else Does.

As per UAE law, your company (including foreign branches and representative offices) must have a unique trade name that adheres to all regulations and accurately reflects its legal structure. We ensure that your desired name is available and meets all requirements.

Through this service, we secure official approval from the Department of Economic Development (DED) to use your organization’s distinct trade name.

This document confirms that your chosen name has passed all checks and is now officially reserved for your company, setting you up for success.

Keep in mind that an additional government fee (up to AED 3,000) applies for registering a company name with:

• An English name
• Abbreviations
• Numbers
• A trademark
• The word “Gulf”
• A regional indication

The fee for reserving a name containing these elements is not included in the standard package price.

Obtaining approval from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DED) is a crucial step in the process of registering a foreign company branch in the UAE. This process involves several key stages:

• Compliance Review: The Ministry of Economy assesses whether the activities of the foreign company and its branch align with the legal standards and economic interests of the UAE.
• Document Collection and Submission: A set of documents is required, such as the company’s incorporation documents, financial statements, a business plan, and other necessary paperwork.Business Plan Analysis: The Ministry may evaluate the branch’s business plan to ensure its viability and benefit to the region’s economy.

The Ministry of Economy’s approval is necessary to ensure the legality and legitimacy of the foreign company branch’s operations in the UAE.

Assistance with Concluding an Agreement with a Local Agent
In the UAE, a local agent is an individual or company, resident in the UAE, appointed to assist a foreign company in opening a branch in the country. Unlike a local sponsor, a local agent does not have a stake in the company and is not involved in its management. Their role is to provide administrative and support assistance.

Key responsibilities of a local agent include:

• Primarily, it’s a legal requirement for registering foreign branches.
• Administrative Assistance: The agent provides assistance in complying with local regulations.

A local agent plays an important role in ensuring the legality and successful operation of a foreign company’s branch in the UAE, providing the necessary support and assistance in adapting to the local business environment.

Registered Address for 1 Year & Ejari Registration

According to Article 13 of Federal Law No. (32) of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies, every company, including branches and representative offices, is required to have a registered address within the Emirate for receiving notifications and correspondence. All official documents must contain the company name, its legal form, registration number, and address.

We offer an address that meets the legal requirements for registering your branch or representative office. We also ensure the registration of the lease agreement in the Ejari system, which is mandatory for all tenants in the UAE. The Ejari system ensures transparency and legality of rental relationships, protecting the rights of both tenants and landlords. The cost of renting the address for one year is included in the cost of our package.

If you require a physical office for work, we will find a suitable option within this service. Please note that the cost of renting an office is not included in the registration package and is paid separately.

Obtaining a License for Specific Business Activities through the Department of Economic Development. Government Fees are not included in the package price and are paid separately.

A commercial license is an official permit to conduct a specific type of business activity, issued by the Department of Economic Development of the Emirate. It is required for all types of activities carried out by branches and representative offices of foreign companies. It represents a fee for the right to conduct business in the UAE, without requiring additional special requirements or regulations.

If your activity falls under additional government regulation, you will need to obtain a special permit from the relevant competent authority in addition to the commercial license.

Our service package includes obtaining a commercial license for your branch or representative office.

Complete Set of Company Documents

After establishing a branch of a foreign company in the UAE, the Commercial Registry provides the following documents:

• Commercial License
• Trade Register
• Memorandum of Association (Branch Charter)
• Resolutions to open a branch
• Power of Attorney for the branch manager (director)
• No Objection Letter

Additionally, the following documents are included:

• Initial Approval Certificate
• Company Name Reservation Certificate
• Ejari (if the founder pays the rent according to the lease agreement, which is registered in the Ejari system)

Also, as part of our service package, we ensure the registration of your company with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and you will be issued:

• Certificate of Registration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry

We provide independent storage of all branch/representative office documents during its creation and throughout its operational life in a secure electronic storage.

All your company documents are available to you via a link at any time.

Preparation and Storage of Registers of Controlling Persons and Participants of a Legal Entity and its Storage. Ensuring Compliance with all Requirements of Cabinet Resolution No. 109 of 2023 on the Regulation of Beneficial Owner Procedures.

According to Article 8 of Cabinet Resolution No. 109 of 2023 on Regulating the Procedures of the Beneficial Owner in the United Arab Emirates, a legal entity must keep the data of each beneficiary that it creates within (60) sixty days from the date of issuance of this decision or from the date of existence of the legal entity and must update this record and include any changes to it within fifteen (15) days from the date of receiving information about it.

The record of beneficiaries must include the data of each beneficiary, as indicated below:

• Full name, citizenship, date and place of birth.
• Place of residence or address to which notices should be sent in accordance with this Resolution.
• The number of the travel document or identity card, as well as the country and date of issue and expiration.
• The basis and date on which the person became a beneficiary of the legal entity.
• The date on which the person ceased to be a beneficiary of the legal entity.
• In addition, According to Article 8 of the Cabinet Resolution, a legal entity must keep information about the data of each partner or shareholder in the Register of Partners or Shareholders, as well as update and register any changes in the Register within (15) fifteen days from the date of receipt of information about such changes.

The Register of Partners and Shareholders must include:

• The number of shares or units owned by each of them, their categories and the voting rights associated with them.
• The date of acquisition of the powers of a partner or shareholder.
• For partners or shareholders who are natural persons: Full name as stated in the identity card or travel document, as well as citizenship, address, place of birth, as well as the name and address of the employer along with a true copy of a valid identity card or travel document.
• For partners or shareholders who are legal entities: Providing the data specified in paragraph (1) of Article (4) of this Resolution.

In case of violation of the provisions of the Resolution, the company registry may impose one or more penalties from the list of administrative penalties established by the Cabinet Decree.

Notification of all Company Reporting Dates Throughout the Year.

We notify you of all company reporting dates well in advance to ensure you don’t miss any important obligations stipulated by law.

We remind you of the following events:

• Commercial license renewal date
• Specific permit renewal date (if applicable)
• Corporate tax registration date
• VAT registration date
• Corporate tax return filing date
• VAT return filing date
• Submit an application

Assistance with Registration of a Branch/Representative Office with Immigration Authorities, Obtaining a Company Immigration Card (Establishment Card)

An Establishment Card is a registration with the immigration authority. The card is issued by the immigration department of the emirate in which your company is registered.

This registration card serves as the basis for applying for visas for participants (investors) and company employees.

Government fees are included in this service package.

Assistance in Obtaining an Entry Permit for the Director (Manager)
An Entry Permit is permission to enter the country. This permit is issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security. It allows a foreign national to enter the UAE and stay in the country legally for a specified period.

The UAE has the following types of permits, and the application is submitted for the one that best suits the purpose:

• Work
• Family Visit
• Tourism/Transit
• Medical Treatment
• Mission
• Conference Visit

Foreigners who are legally in the country with a valid entry permit can apply for a resident visa. Thus, in many cases, obtaining a UAE resident visa is the next step after obtaining an entry permit.

Payment of the government fee for issuing the entry permit is included in the registration service package.

Assistance with the Procedure of Changing Status from a Director’s Tourist Visa to a Work Visa

Changing visa status is a formal process of changing the purpose of a visa from its current one to the intended one.

When you arrive in the UAE to establish a business, the trip is usually made as a tourist. When you become an investor (founder) or employee (director) of a company in the UAE, you can change your status to the appropriate one in order to obtain the necessary visa and Emirates ID.

The “visa status change” procedure is mandatory for those who wish to extend their current “guest visa” or convert it to a “work visa” or “investor visa”, as well as for those who wish to change jobs and change their residence visa with a new sponsor.

Payment of the government fee for changing visa status is included in the price.

Assistance in Preparing an Application for a Medical Test

A visa fitness test is a mandatory examination required by the UAE government for individuals applying for a residency visa. It ensures that the applicant meets the health standards set by the country’s authorities.

The resulting conclusion proves that the expatriate does not suffer from infectious diseases. This makes it possible to obtain a residence permit in the UAE or extend their current residence.

The process consists of a series of steps:

1. Registration on a specialized portal.
2. Filling out the application form.
3. Fee payment.
4. Printing of the medical examination form.
5. Visiting a preventive medicine center or a residence examination center with the necessary documents for verification.
6. Visiting the radiology department for the necessary X-ray.
7. Visiting the laboratory for blood tests.
8. Obtaining test results.

Specialized commercial medical centers provide the service of the entire medical test complex in one window.

The fee for issuing the application and medical examination form is included in the package price.

Assistance at a Medical Center for Blood Tests and X-rays on an Expedited Program

We assist you at a specialized medical center to take all the required tests and receive the results in an expedited manner.

The cost of services at the specialized medical center is included in the package price.

Ensuring the Visa Stamping Procedure (for the Director)

Visa stamping is the final step that must be completed when changing immigration status.

Documents required for visa stamping:

• Passport copy
• One applicant photograph
• Copy of the e-visa
• Application for an Emirates ID
• Medical test result

As part of the package, we ensure the documentary process of visa stamping and pay the government fee.

Assistance with Fingerprint Submission (Fingerprinting)

To apply for an Emirates ID, it is necessary to undergo the fingerprinting procedure.

We will accompany you to complete this procedure.

The fee is included in the package price.

Assistance in Preparing an Application for an Emirates ID and Assistance in Obtaining It
The Emirates ID is a biometric identity card that contains the applicant’s personal information:

• Full name
• Photo
• Fingerprints
• Basis for issuance
• Company name
• Issuing authority: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP).

This identity card is used for purposes such as:

• Traveling within the UAE as proof of identity (instead of a passport)
• Obtaining government services
• Opening a personal bank account
• Opening a corporate account
• Buying a permanent SIM card
• Renting property
• Employment
• Purchasing a car
• As a document for passing through immigration via eGates and smart gates at several UAE airports
• Even for voting in elections to the Federal National Council
• Other purposes

All residents and citizens of the UAE are required to have an Emirates ID and carry it with them at all times.

As part of this service, we help you go through the process of obtaining an Emirates ID in an optimal and fast way. Payment of the government fee/charge is included.

Assistance with Local SIM Card Registration in the UAE
Tourists can only purchase temporary prepaid SIM cards — valid for a maximum of 90 days, depending on the operator.

Important: If your visa status changes (e.g., from tourist to investor or employee), your tourist SIM card will be automatically deactivated — as it’s no longer compliant with your residency status.

To Get a Permanent Local SIM Card, You Need:

• A valid Emirates ID (mandatory for all residents)
• Passport and visa copy (for verification)

Why You Need a Local Number:

• Required for communication with banks and government authorities
• Essential for verifying accounts, receiving OTPs, and signing contracts
• More professional and convenient when dealing with local partners and clients

Our Service Includes and we’ll help you:

• Choose the best mobile operator (Etisalat, du, Virgin Mobile, etc.)
• Select a tariff plan tailored to your needs — whether you need data, international calls, or business features
• Complete registration quickly and compliantly

Mobile plan costs are not included in our service fee — you pay the operator directly.

Ready to Get Your UAE Number?

Assistance with Corporate Bank Account Application in 3 Neo-Banks or Financial Institutions of Your Choice

In full compliance with AML regulations and the internal policies of neo-banks and payment providers, we help you build a complete, credible business profile — and submit a professionally prepared application to maximise your approval chances.

Included in Your Package:

• “Premium” Package: Applications to 3 payment platforms of your choice
• “Business Pro” Package: Applications to 5 payment platforms of your choice

Before Submission — We Conduct Full Due Diligence Preparation:

•  Legal review of contracts or supporting documents that confirm your planned business activities
• Source of funds analysis for beneficial owners — ensuring legality and transparency
• Counterparty screening (incoming/outgoing payments) — aligned with payment providers’ internal compliance rules
• Transaction geography review — matching your payment destinations with each provider’s capabilities
•  Economic justification for opening the account — tailored to your business model
• Compliance-ready business profile — clear, consistent, and compelling for the provider’s compliance team
• Website recommendations — to strengthen credibility and meet fintech requirements

This structured, compliance-first approach significantly increases your chances of approval — avoiding generic rejections and delays.

Choose From Leading Neo-Banks & Payment Providers:

• Wio Bank
• Mashreq NEO
• E20 by Emirates NBD
• YAP
• ADIB SmartBanking
• Zand Bank
• Payoneer
• 3S Money
• Others

Ready to Secure Your Corporate Account?

Let us turn your documents into a winning application — tailored, compliant, and bank-ready.

Guarantee: Additional Applications to Payment Providers

If all initial applications submitted under your chosen package are declined, we will submit additional applications to other payment providers — at no extra cost — until your company secures a functional corporate bank account.

Why Applications May Be Declined:

Rejections are often based on the internal compliance policies of neo-banks and payment platforms — and may relate to:

• Your company’s type of business activity
• The profile of shareholders or beneficial owners
• The geographic scope of planned transactions
• Source of funds or supporting documentation
• Other risk-related factors determined by the provider

This is common — and we’re fully prepared to respond.

Included in the “Business Pro” Package:

You receive a guarantee for 3 additional applications — to payment providers of your choice — if your first 5 submissions are unsuccessful (this is highly unlikely to tell the truth)

Dedicated Support for Corporate Account Opening in 2 Traditional UAE Banks

We provide end-to-end assistance to open a corporate bank account in two traditional banks of your choice — including document preparation, application submission, and liaison with bank officers.

Available Partner Banks:

• Emirates Islamic Bank
• The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK)
• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
• or other UAE banks — just let us know your preference

What We Do:

• Prepare and review all required documents
• Advise on optimal account structure and signatory setup
• Schedule and accompany you to bank meetings (in person or virtual)
• Follow up with compliance and relationship managers
• Keep you updated at every stage — no surprises, no delays

Ready to Open Your UAE Corporate Account?

If all initial bank applications submitted under your selected service package are declined, we will submit an additional application to another bank — at no extra cost — to secure a corporate account for your company.

Why Applications May Be Declined:

Bank rejections are often based on internal compliance policies and may relate to:

• Your company’s type of business activity
• The profile of shareholders or beneficial owners
• The geographic scope of planned transactions
• Source of funds or supporting documentation
• Other risk-related factors
• This is not uncommon — and we’re fully prepared to respond.

Included in the “Business Pro” Package:

You receive a guarantee for one additional bank application — to a bank of your choice — if your initial submissions are unsuccessful.

Our Commitment to You:

We are fully dedicated to securing a corporate bank account for your business.

We analyze feedback, refine your profile, select the most suitable institution, and persist until we succeed — because your financial access is non-negotiable.

Assistance with Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE

All legal entities — including mainland companies, free zone entities, and foreign branches — registered or established in the UAE on or after 1 March 2024, are required by law to register as Corporate Tax payers within three (3) months of their incorporation date.

Penalty for Late Registration

Failure to register on time results in a fine of AED 10,000, as stipulated under:

• Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022
• As amended by Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2024

Don’t risk penalties — timely registration is mandatory, not optional.

Our Service Includes:

• Guidance on eligibility and deadlines
• Preparation and submission of registration documents via the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) portal
• Liaison with authorities if clarification is required
• Confirmation of successful registration and Tax Registration Number (TRN) issuance

We ensure your company meets this critical compliance milestone — accurately, efficiently, and on time.