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Yes, you can make changes to the list of activities after setting up your company. However, you will need to ensure that your company’s activities pertain to the ones allowed by that specific free zone.
The number of employees you are allowed to hire for your office will depend on the kind of office space you rent. If you want to hire more employees than the allocated number, you will be required to pay an additional charge.
Yes, it is a requirement to have an office space to set up a business in the UAE. There are various options and packages that come with choosing the right office for the right amount to suit your company.
In the UAE most free zones permit you to have two activities under one license, however, it may vary in some free zones.
After you receive your establishment card from the authorities, you will need to contact your visa consultant and submit the necessary documents to them. They will guide you through the entire process and ensure you receive your visa.
No, you are not required to be a resident in the UAE to set up a free zone company.
It is not possible to transfer your company from one free zone to another. You can however set up a branch of your existing company in a different free zone.
If you want to have your company in a different free zone, you will be required to liquidate your company in the current free zone and then open your company in a different free zone.
Free Zone companies are exempted from export and import customs duties in the UAE.
The benefits of free zone company formation are:
– 100% foreign ownership
– No personal, income, or corporate taxes (50 years exemption)
– Full repatriation of capital and profits
– Market development opportunities
– Innovative infrastructures
– Exemption from all import and export duties. however, you can’t import into mainland
In the UAE free zone, you can set up your company fairly quickly with the help of business consultants. The process of setting up your free zone business can take about 3 to 10 days with the help of our consultants. You will be required to get your documents attested by the authorities.
Yes, setting up a company in free zones does enable you to have 100% foreign ownership of your company.
Free zone jurisdictions do not permit companies registered under free zone authorities to do business on the mainland. Most trading companies in free zones are completely restricted from doing business on Dubai mainland. However, certain professional activities are given leeway.
To establish a limited liability company in UAE, you need to reserve a trade name and obtain preliminary approvals. You also need to get a memorandum of association of the company and submit the lease contract and other necessary documents to the Economic Department.
A UAE Mainland Business is a licensed business enterprise authorized by Economic Department the concerned Emirate. Mainland Companies in Dubai or anywhere in UAE can do business locally and internationally without any restriction. If your business targets the local market, then Mainland license is the best option.
Documents required for a Partner’s Visa: Entry Permit Form and Valid Passport Copies, Four Photograph for Visa application, Trade License Copy, Memorandum of Association Copy to denote LLC, Service Agent Contract and Partnership Contract for professional license, Partners List to denote LLC and Immigration Card Copy.
Documents needed for medical procedure of Partner’s Visa: Passport Copy, Visa Copy, Two Photograph for Visa application and Typed Application.
Documents required for visa stamping for Partner’s Visa: Visa stamping application, One Photograph for Visa application, Emirates ID form, Original Visa, Original Medical Certificate, Copy of Medical Insurance Card, Original Passport, Immigration Establishment Card, LLC Agreement, List of Partners and Other Licenses.
No, businessmen on Investor’s / Partner’s Visa do not be required to pay tax in the UAE.
Once your Investor’s Visa is approved, you can relocate immediately. When the visa is approved, the investor will acquire the visa from the UAE Immigration and can instantly relocate to UAE.
