Company Types
Limited Liability Company
Limited Liability Companies (LLC) are one of the most common types of corporate commercial entities that entrepreneurs and corporations can establish in the UAE. With a quick and easy process, and a broad range of business incentives, LLCs are widely preferred by entrepreneurs and corporations that want to penetrate the UAE market and establish a solid footing in the Middle East region. Read more
Branch Office
Setting up a Branch Office of a foreign company in Abu Dhabi is easy and an attractive prospect for clients, in that it can be 100% foreign owned, provided a local National Service Agent (NSA) or Local Service Agent (LSA) - like PRO Partner Group - is appointed. A Branch Office is an extension of a foreign parent company registered outside of the UAE, it is a full-fledged business, permitted to perform contracts or conduct other activities as specified in its licence. A Foreign Branch Office may only be engaged in activities similar to those of its parent company. Read more
Trade Representative Office
If your foreign company is looking for exposure in the UAE market, you may want to set up a Trade Representative Office. This type of representation is useful in promoting a foreign company and introducing your products to UAE companies as a non-trading ‘shop-window’. Read more
Professional Service Licence
A professional business is defined as “work based on investing mental talents and acquired information”. A Professional Licence/Civil Company is a business for professionals in recognised fields such as doctors, lawyers, engineers and accountants. A Civil Company can only practice professional business and is 100% owned by professional partners. Read more
Free zones
Abu Dhabi Free Zones cover many different sectors and industries. By design, each to cater to specific business activities. See the below list of popular Abu Dhabi Free Zones:
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
- Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
- TWOFOUR24 – Abu Dhabi Media Free Zone
- Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD)
- Masdar City Freezone
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Freelancer Permits
Freelancing has become increasingly popular in the UAE, and thankfully Freelance Permits are now available in many free zones based in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi. These permits allow for specialised individuals in the media, technology and education sectors to offer their services on a consultancy basis, even if they have a full-time job. This initiative has been legalised (with the correct permit) by the UAE to increase the diversity of skills in the local market. Read more
Work Remote Visa
The work remote visa allows an employee to work and live in the UAE for up to 1 year period and is renewable. It allows the applicant to ‘self-sponsor’. It provides the applicant flexibility with the opportunity to work and enjoy the UAE lifestyle. The work remote visa aims to enhance work-life balance and improve the business environment in Abu Dhabi and wider UAE.
What is the criteria to obtain a Work Remote Visa?
- You work remotely for a company outside of the UAE (proof of employment required)
- You earn a minimum of USD 5,000 per month (salary certificate/bank statement required)
Golden Visas
The UAE has recently announced the aim of attracting $150 billion in foreign investment over the next 10 years. To support this initiative the UAE have introduced new visas to attract talented individuals who can contribute significantly to the UAE’s economy. One of these is the Golden Visa. The Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa which was implemented in 2019. Read more