Within Dubai
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sponsorship from a UAE national, who will have a 51% stake in your business (if setting up a limited liability company (LLC) or public/private shareholding company)
OR - sponsorship from a local service agent (if setting up a branch company, sole proprietorship or civil business).
- commercial licences cover all kinds of trading activity.
- professional licences cover professions, services, craftsmen and artisans.
- industrial licences are for establishing industrial or manufacturing activities.
- select your business activity.
- select your legal form.
- register your trade name.
- apply for an Initial Approval Certificate.
- rent/buy commercial premises.
- obtain special licensing approvals (if required).
- apply for an establishment immigration card.
- apply for an establishment labour card.
- apply for immigration and individual labour cards.
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