Company Formation

The issuance of the License is from DED (DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEPARTMENT).

Once the establishment card is issued, we will apply for a labour file from the Ministry of Human resource (MOHRE) to add employee visas under your company.

Once you are inside UAE, you need to undergo a medical and fingerprint process to obtain a residence visa.

An establishment card or Immigration card is issued by the Immigration Authorities to recruit and start adding residence visas to the company.

A labour file is issued by the Ministry of Human Resource (MOHRE) to a company to add employee visas and keep track of the employee’s identities and places of work.

Yes, it’s mandatory to have insurance for the residence visa process.

Yes, The word Dubai is not allowed, Arabic and Islamic traditions are not allowed, words referring to god or Islam are not allowed, Trade names must be translated to Arabic and Trade names should describe the business activity.

Yes, the physical office has to be rented for the issuance of a license.

You can obtain as many visas as you require depending on the office space.

Yes (excluding Freezone designated area)

A maximum of 10 activities can be included in a single license where all activities should be of the same nature based on the activity group mentioned as per DED standards.

A local Sponsor is generally needed under a commercial licence, and he is responsible for the company, share capital and signed MOA.

A Local Agent is required for obtaining a professional licence, and he signs a local service agreement for a fixed sum and has no direct involvement or any financial liability in a company.

Commercial Licence, Industrial License and Professional License.

Yes, all shareholders/Owners should be present for the signing of the MOA together with the local sponsor/Agent.