Registration & Trade Name
First: Documents required for
Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of applicant’s
passport (together with residence permit / visa details
for non-GCC states nationals).
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Photocopy of applicant’s
naturalization identification for UAE nationals only.
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No-objection letter from
the applicant’s current sponsor for non GCC nationals.
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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Permission from the court
to practice business, for applicants under 21 years.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
Second: Documents required
after getting the Initial Approval
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Initial Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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Appointment contract of
Local Services Agent duly authenticated by the Notary
Public in the Emirate for professional licenses of non
GCC nationals, refer form
Appointment Contact of Local Services Agent.
Sole Proprietorships
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of applicant’s
passport (together with residence permit / visa details
for non-GCC states nationals).
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Photocopy of applicant’s
naturalization identification for UAE nationals only.
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No-objection letter from
the applicant’s current sponsor for non GCC nationals.
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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Permission from the court
to practice business, for applicants under 21 years.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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Initial
Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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Appointment contract of
Local Services Agent duly authenticated by the Notary
Public in the Emirate for professional licenses of non
GCC nationals, refer form
Appointment Contact of Local Services Agent.
Civil Works Company
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of applicant’s
passport (together with residence permit / visa details
for non-GCC states nationals).
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Photocopy of applicant’s
naturalization identification for UAE nationals only.
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No-objection letter from
the applicant’s current sponsor for non GCC nationals.
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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Permission from the court
to practice business, for applicants under 21 years.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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Initial
Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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Contract of Professional
Business Company duly authenticated by the Notary Public
in the Emirate, Contract of
Civil Works Company.
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Appointment contract of
Local Services Agent duly authenticated by the Notary
Public in the Emirate for professional licenses of non
GCC nationals, refer form
Appointment Contact of Local Services Agent.
Joint Venture Company
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTNERS MUST BE UAE NATIONALS
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of applicant’s
passport
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Photocopy of applicant’s
naturalization identification
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Permission from the court
to practice business, for applicants under 21 years.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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Initial
Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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Original photocopy of the
Memorandum of Association duly authenticated by the
Notary Public.
Limited Liability Company
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of applicant’s
passport (together with residence permit / visa details
for non-GCC states nationals).
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Photocopy of applicant’s
naturalization identification for UAE nationals only.
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No-objection letter from
the applicant’s current sponsor for non GCC nationals.
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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Permission from the court
to practice business, for applicants under 21 years.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
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The Company’s Board of
Directors resolution to subscribe to the new company if
the partner is an existing corporate entity in UAE or
abroad (the resolution must be attested by UAE embassy /
consulate or by a GCC state embassy / consulate and UAE
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and duly translated into
Arabic).
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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Initial
Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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Original photocopy of the
Memorandum of Association duly authenticated by the
Notary Public.Contract
of Limited Liability Company
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If the partner is an
existing corporate entity in UAE or abroad the
Memorandum of Association and the Commercial Register
Certificate must be attested by UAE embassy / consulate
or by a GCC state embassy / consulate and UAE Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, and duly translated into Arabic).
Public & Private Shareholder Company
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Four copies of the
Company’s Memorandum & Articles of Association duly
authenticated by the Notary Public.
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Two copies of the Project’s
Feasibility Study.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
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Ministry of Economy
resolution concerning private shareholding.
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Approval of UAE Securities
and Commodities Authority concerning public
shareholding.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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Initial
Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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List of Directors’ names,
dates and places of birth, occupation, and a sample of
the Directors signature. Please provide the original
documents plus one copy of each.
A written declaration by each member of the Board of
Directors of accepting the appointment.
Businessmen’s Community Center
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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A letter issued by the
founding members stating the objectives of the forum.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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Initial
Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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The founding members'
Articles of Association.
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A letter issued by every
member company \ member organization stating the
approval of joining such a group and naming their
representative to the group.
Branch of Foreign Company
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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Photocopy of the national
agent’s passport & UAE naturalization identification.
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Approval from the Ministry
of Economy & Commerce (commercial activities only).
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The Company’s Board of
Directors’ Resolution authorizing opening of the branch
in Dubai, duly translated into Arabic.
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Power of attorney issued in
favor of the director.
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Main company’s Memorandum
of Association.
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Photocopy of the main
company’s certificate of Incorporation duly translated
into Arabic.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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Initial
Approval receipt
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All documents submitted
before in order to get the Initial Approval.
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Photocopy of office lease
including the plot number.
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The original appointment
contract of national agent duly authenticated by the
Notary Public (Engineering Consultancy Companies are
excluded).
Branch of Local Company
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of the license
holders passport, (with details of the residence visa
for Non-GCCC).
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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Photocopy of the license,
business registration certificate and the Memorandum of
association.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
Representative or Banking Liaison Office
First: Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of the license
holders passport, (with details of the residence visa
for Non-GCCC).
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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Photocopy of the license,
business registration certificate and the Memorandum of
association.
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Approval issued by other
Government authorities according to the type of
activity. Please check
External Approvals or go to our online
Activities Search
e-Service on DED site.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
Government Representative Office
PLEASE NOTE: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE
APPLYING FOR INITIAL APPROVAL
First:
Documents required for Initial Approval
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Registration and licensing
application, as well as proof of reserved trade name.
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Photocopy of the director’s
passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s
current sponsor.
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No-objection letter from HH
the Ruler and Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
stating their approval for opening such office in Dubai.
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial
Approval
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