Initial approval where an individual or a company submits an application for approval of the activities intended for the said business.
Ensuring all legal requirements are met by the investor. This includes authentication of the investor’s identification, educational qualifications and all financial matters involved in the establishment of the business.
Verification of the business premises and issuance of the investor visa.
Depending on the company type, there are different types of visa requirements in UAE. To live and work in UAE, every foreign national needs a residence visa and in order to employ staff in your organization the manager of the company must have a residence visa which will then allow the company to recruit staff. Offshore incorporations do not require residence visas as these do not entitle the holder to do business in UAE. Free zone incorporations allow for the issuance of residence visas depending on the size of the establishment.
There are more than 40 Free Zones operating in UAE, with over 20 free zones in Dubai alone. M2 Consulting can make things simple for you by helping you choose the right free zone for your business.
A mainland company is a non-free zone setup registered with the approval of Department of Economic development (DED) that allows the investor to freely conduct business operations in any area within UAE.