Branch of Foreign Company in Dubai, UAE

A branch office is considered a representative of the foreign parent company. It is not to be considered a separate legal entity. So, it enters into contracts and concludes transactions in the name of the foreign company instead of a distinct entity. Since the branch is operating in mainland Dubai and not a free zone, it can freely carry out its activities with other companies in the UAE.

In mainland Dubai, a foreign company is granted a license by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce to carry out business dealings. It specifies the object(s) that the business can conduct. For a branch of foreign company in mainland Dubai, it is crucial to appoint a UAE national as a sponsor or agent of the company. He will be a dormant partner and will have no say in the operational aspects.

Opening a branch of foreign company in Dubai
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What details are needed to form a mainland Dubai branch of a foreign company?

Submission of trade name along with an application for branch registration
Submission of NOC from UAE sponsor (along with his UAE ID)
If the business is conducted for commercial activities then an approval is needed from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce
Board resolution to open a branch (in Arabic) signed and stamped by the company
A Copy of the Memorandum of Association
Director’s Passport copy
Proof of company incorporation
If the business activity requires external approvals, then the copy of such government authority needs to be submitted

This completes the initial approval phase. Now we move to the second phase, where the below documents will be needed –

Receipt of the initial approval
All documents mentioned above to be submitted again
Copy of the office lease for space in Dubai
Appointment of national agent contract notarized by a competent Dubai Notary public

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