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Setting up Your UAE Branch Office

9.-Setting-Up-Your-UAE-Branch-Office

Our Foreign Branch Setup Services

Opening a branch in the UAE can be overwhelming. Our team is here to help you navigate the process and ensure a successful launch. Let us handle the complexities of your foreign branch set up in UAE, so you can focus on growing your business.

We provide an in-depth analysis of the target market, identifying opportunities and challenges. Get tailored strategies for successful market penetration and growth.

Market Entry Strategy

We provide an in-depth analysis of the target market, identifying opportunities and challenges. Get tailored strategies for successful market penetration and growth.
Our legal team ensures adherence to local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. We provide complete guidance on company formation, permits, and tax obligations.

Legal Compliance

Our legal team ensures adherence to local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. We provide complete guidance on company formation, permits, and tax obligations.
Get assistance in finding suitable office space and setting up the necessary infrastructure. Let us help you manage lease agreements, permits, and utility connections.

Infrastructure Setup

Get assistance in finding suitable office space and setting up the necessary infrastructure. Let us help you manage lease agreements, permits, and utility connections.
We guide local labor laws, recruitment, and payroll administration. Establish efficient HR policies and procedures in your new branch.

HR and Payroll Management

We guide local labor laws, recruitment, and payroll administration. Establish efficient HR policies and procedures in your new branch.
We provide advice on tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements. Receive support to minimize tax obligations and maintain compliance with local tax rules.

Accounting Advisory

We provide advice on tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements. Receive support to minimize tax obligations and maintain compliance with local tax rules.
We offer guidance on tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements. Get help in optimizing tax liabilities and stay compliant with local tax laws.

Tax Planning

We offer guidance on tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements. Get help in optimizing tax liabilities and stay compliant with local tax laws.

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Customised Solutions for a Successful Foreign Branch Setup in Dubai

Opening a foreign branch allows your company to extend its reach and tap into new markets, offering a gateway to global growth. We assist with everything from market research and site selection to hiring local talent and managing operational logistics. 

With our tailored approach, your foreign branch will be well-positioned for success in the region’s competitive landscape.

Key Benefits of Opening a Foreign Branch in Dubai

Prime Location 

Dubai provides businesses with direct access to key markets in Europe, Asia, and Africa, allowing for efficient trade and communication with customers and partners across these regions.

Tax Benefits 

Businesses in Dubai enjoy no personal income tax and competitive corporate tax rates, making it an ideal location for reducing tax liabilities and enhancing profitability.

Streamlined Setup 

Dubai’s clear regulatory framework and simplified procedures ensure a quick and efficient business setup process. The city’s free zones offer benefits like full foreign ownership, providing additional flexibility for businesses.

Modern Infrastructure 

Dubai offers advanced transportation systems, cutting-edge communication networks, and robust logistics capabilities, ensuring businesses can operate smoothly and effectively.

Global Reach 

Operating from Dubai allows businesses to easily tap into markets across Europe, Asia, and Africa, facilitating global trade and expansion.

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Steps for Setting up a Foreign Branch Office in Dubai

We help you successfully expand your business by navigating legal procedures, obtaining approvals, securing office space, and completing all required registrations with local authorities.

  1. Trade Name Reservation
    Secure a unique trade name for your foreign branch in Dubai, helping you establish a distinct brand presence in the competitive market.
  2. Sign the Memorandum of Association (MOA)
    Promptly and accurately execute the Memorandum of Association (MOA) for your Dubai branch, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
  3. Owner’s Passport Copies Submission
    Provide the required authorities with passport copies of the branch owners to fulfill identity verification requirements.
  4. Pay the Required Fees
    After submitting your documents, ensure timely payment of the necessary processing and registration fees to proceed with your branch setup.
  5. Visa or Emirates ID Submission
    If you are a UAE resident, submit your Emirates ID; otherwise, provide your visa details for verification and processing.
  6. Obtain Your License
    Once all the steps are completed, receive your foreign branch license, allowing your business to legally operate in Dubai.
  7. Initial Approval
    Obtain the initial approval required for your foreign branch’s business license in Dubai, a key step in the setup process.
  8. Residence Visas Application
    Proceed with the application for residence visas, securing legal residency, and access to long-term benefits in the UAE.
  9. Secure a Tenancy Contract (Ejari)
    Obtain a tenancy contract, or Ejari, as proof of your physical office address in Dubai, an essential document for the registration process.