How to Setup a Free Zone Company in Dubai, UAE

In order to setup a Free Zone company in Dubai please contact us. As a Registered Agent we provide assistance in Free Zone business formation in UAE. CBBC submits the incorporation documents to the respective UAE Free Zone Authorities. The applicant does not have to be physically present for the incorporation.

Set up time: About 1 week (This may vary based on the specific requirements of the business and the Free Zones).
UAE Residence Visa: 2-3 weeks.

Documents Required to Setup a Free Zone Company in Dubai.

For Industrial License.

• Application form duly filled – ‘Application for License’.
• Passport copies of partners.
• Passport copy of manager.
• Original bank reference letters of partners /Good Standing Letter (only for certain Free Zones).
• License copy of existing company (if any).
• Original bank reference letter of existing company (if any).
• Business Plan / Feasibility Study.
• Existing company profile (if any).
• ‘Investor Project Profile’ form duly filled (Only for certain Free Zones).

For Consultancy License

• Application form duly filled – ‘Application for License’.
• Passport copies of partners.
• Passport copy of manager.
• Original bank reference letters of partners /Good Standing Letter (only for certain Free Zones).
• License copy of existing company (if any).
• Original bank reference letter of existing company (if any).
• Business Plan / Feasibility Study (Only for certain Free Zones).
• Copy of Degree / Diploma certificate related to the activities desired in the license (for at least one of the partners).
• Experience certificate related to the activities desired in the license.

For Trading License

• Application form duly filled – ‘Application for License’.
• Passport copies of partners.
• Passport copy of manager.
• Original bank reference letters of partners /Good Standing Letter (only for certain Free Zones).
• License copy of existing company (if any).
• Original bank reference letter of existing company (if any).
• Business Plan / Feasibility Study (Only for certain Free Zones).

Documents Required to Setup a Branch or Subsidiary in UAE Free Zones.

• Copy of license / certificate of registration / certificate of incorporation.
• Attested copy of Memorandum of Association & Articles of association.
• Attested Original Board Resolution calling to establish a branch. It should guarantee financial commitment of the branch and mention appointment of a legal representative / Manager.
• Original Power of Attorney of legal representative / manager (as mentioned in Board Resolution).
• Passport copy of legal representative / manager.
• Parent company’s bank statements for last three months.

Note : In case of branch or subsidiary of foreign companies, all above documents (except the passport copies) should be translated in English, notarized and attested / legalized through UAE or other suitable GCC or Arab Embassy in the country from which documents originate.