LOCATING A UAE-BASED LOCAL SPONSOR
Through our corporate nominee sponsorship program, you can enjoy full beneficial ownership and complete financial and operational control, up to 100%.
Locating a Sponsor in the UAE Everything You Need to Know
For many first-time entrepreneurs in this region, a common question is whether they need a local sponsor or nominee shareholder in Dubai. The answer to this question varies depending on various factors, such as your nationality and the type of business you plan to set up.
If you’re a non-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) national and want to establish a business with a commercial or industrial license on the UAE mainland, then you’ll need a local sponsor as a business partner. However, if you’re setting up in a free zone or your business activity falls under a professional services license, you won’t require a local sponsor.
If your business does require a local sponsor, you can seek assistance from Huco Digital. To establish a mainland Limited Liability Company (LLC), you’ll need to own 49% of the company, with the remaining 51% owned by the local sponsor. It’s important to note, however, that profits are not divided along the same lines, and your local partner will have minimal involvement in the day-to-day operations of your company.
Finding a local sponsor in Dubai can be challenging for startups and new entrepreneurs.
Your checklist for mainland business setup in Dubai
Choose your business activity
The first thing to decide before you set up a company in the UAE mainland is the industry in which you will trade. There are thousands of permitted business activities as listed by the Department of Economic Development (DED).
Find ideal location in UAE
There are no location restrictions for businesses operating on the UAE's continental territory. The ideal site will rely on a variety of elements, including your chosen company activity and your budget.
Determine your business legal structure
From a legal standpoint, there are several types of businesses that can be set up by foreign entrepreneurs on the UAE mainland The most common mainland business structure is a Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Obtain a local sponsor or local service agent
If trading under a commercial or industrial licence as an LLC then a local sponsor is required. Your local sponsor can either be a UAE national or a UAE-based company. In both cases, the local sponsor will own 51% of the business.
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