- Basic identity documents: passport copies of all shareholders and managers; passport-sized photographs; proof of residence for UAE residents.
- Company formation documents: Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association; local service agent or local partner agreement if applicable.
- Corporate approvals: trade name reservation; initial approval from Department of Economic Development (or relevant free zone authority); commercial license application documents.
- Proof of premises: tenancy contract (Ejari) or lease agreement; Ejari and tenancy details for mainland setups; free zones often accept a flexi-desk agreement instead.
- Shareholder and director documents: board resolution authorizing formation; power of attorney if representatives are acting on behalf of shareholders; passport copies and signed forms for nominated managers.
- Special approvals and NOCs: activity-specific approvals (health, education, professional); NOC from current sponsor for expatriates where required; investor or sponsor NOCs for regulated activities.
- Bank and financial: bank reference letter; proof of capital where required by authorities or the chosen free zone.
- Translations and notarization: attested documents, legally translated copies and embassy/legalization where required for foreign documents.
Note on variations
- Mainland LLCs typically require a physical lease (Ejari), local service agent arrangements for certain activities, and licensing through the Department of Economy; free zones use their own approval and office solutions and may allow 100% foreign ownership; offshore structures have lighter local presence requirements but different regulatory rules and restricted local trading.
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