Open a branch office in UAE- cost, eligibility, requirements
Many companies open their business branches in the UAE. They more often carry out a business set up in Dubai and then expend it to free zone areas to do business. A branch office works under the parent company but in another country with the same name and operations. Opening a branch company in the UAE means a business already have a license to work in the UAE and like to open a branch office in the free zone. First, you need a local agent to set up a branch office. You must remember here that a local agent has no rights on the branch, but it is required by law only. Opening a new branch of the company is certainly not an easy task but with the help of right consultancy, you can do it. Precious point is the right place to get assistance. We deal with government authorities directly and take care of all requirements to set up a branch office in the UAE.
Precious Point business setup consultants provide you complete guidance, whether the formation of the new company, opening a branch office in UAE and getting a business license, our team of experts is available to guide you.
Benefits of Opening a Company Branch in Dubai, UAE
Precious point is a business set up consultative firm that offers expert guidance on setting up new business/enterprises across the UAE. We provide business solutions to our clients in the business world of Dubai, build their networks with local authorities and a customized business model to start their business any place in the UAE.
We offer services including company formation, registration of new businesses in Dubai and the UAE. We also assist companies across the UAE in taxation, accounting & book-keeping, auditing, legal proceedings and in brand image building.
Why Businesses require company formation services
Many companies already working in the UAE want to accommodate more customers in other parts of the country as well. The new branch not only increases their profit but provide other opportunities too:
Business expansion
Strong presence in the country
Raise in revenue
A solid foundation of the company
Strong relation with a large number of clients
Branch work with same business activity as of parent company
Support services to open a branch office in Dubai, UAE
Precious Point is a leading business consultant company in the UAE and has helped numerous businessmen to get the answer to “how to open a branch office in the UAE†and set up a complete company. Once you send us an inquiry and provide us the opportunity to open a business branch for you in the UAE, we perform the following services:
Apply for branch office and get a trade license
Represent client in front of authorities
Open a bank account for client
Get a certificate from Labor ministry
Get registration from UAE immigration
Get client leasing permit and business office
Time to open a branch business in Dubai, UAE
It can take 2 to 4 weeks to open a branch in the UAE.
Requirements to open a branch in Dubai, UAE
Shareholder passport copy
Manager passport copy and resume
Each shareholder and manager personal information sheet
Trade name reservation proof for a new branch
Memorandum of Association notarized by a notary public of the UAE of existing business
Article of association of existing business notarized by the notary public
Board resolution passed by the board of directors showing the intention to open a new branch
Trade license of the main branch
Chamber of commerce certificate for the main branch
Power of attorney on behalf of shareholders
Address of new branch with the lease agreement
Main branch company profile
Procedure to open a branch office in Dubai, UAE
In order to open a branch office in UAE, the international investor needs to send an application to the ministry of commerce and economics. During application submission, service agent agreement is required by law. The further procedure is defined below:
1. Take approval from the Economic Department and jurisdiction authority 2. Approval from UAE foreign company committee 3. License from the ministry of commerce and economy 4. Obtain a business license 5. Registration with commercial authorities
Cost of setting up a new branch office in Dubai, UAE
Below are the standard fees of setting up a branch in Dubai including a trade license. For further information, you can send us an inquiry and make a call.
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Estimated cost and fees
Amount (AED)
1
Application to Economy ministry
5000
2
Registration with Economy ministry
10,000
3
Bank guarantee deposited to ministry of Economy
50,000
4
License and registration with local government
10,000
5
Local agent fee
15,000
6
Professional fee to consultant firm
22,000
All fees mentioned above are standard charges and can vary depending on government regulations. To get the exact cost of setting up a branch office in UAE send us a quick inquiry and get free advise instantly!
If you do not like to go through this hectic procedure and running from one ministry to another, just send us an inquiry and make a call. We can take care of all formalities. Speak to our free business consultants today to know more about how to set up business in UAE and what business to do in UAE.
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