The UAE offers numerous opportunities for start-up businesses to thrive. Compared to other global economies, business registration in the UAE is a relatively straightforward process. Foreign investors enjoy zero corporate taxation and the ability to repatriate 100% of the profits.
Over the past four decades, the UAE has grown to become an acclaimed global business hub. Out of 198 global economies, the UAE ranked 11th in terms of its ease of doing business, and 25th in terms of starting a business, as per the World Bank’s 2019 Ease of Doing Business report.
The UAE offers numerous opportunities for start-up businesses to thrive. Compared to other global economies, business registration in the UAE is a relatively straightforward process. Foreign investors enjoy zero corporate taxation and the ability to repatriate 100% of the profits.
Process:
Expected Timelines:
Stage 1: Trade name reservation
Stage 2: Initial approval issuance
Stage 3: Signing of Local Service Agent / Memorandum agreement (physical presence of the shareholder(s) required).
Stage 4: Company Licensing
Stage 5: Trade License issuance.
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