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Cratus Business Services UK LTD - Your First Choice For UAE Company Formation Agents

Company Formation: Welcome
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Mainland Company Formation In Dubai

In Dubai the department of economic development (DED) is the government body responsible for the issue of licences for corporate bodies or individuals who wish to carry out business on the mainland (Dubai) outside the free zones. A DED Licensed business is commonly referred to as a "Mainland Company Formation in Dubai"

It is now easier than ever to incorporate a business in Dubai with the DED focused on helping business owners lay foundations and ultimately expand their operations without unnecessary red tape.

Local Sponsor /Agent

Finding the right partners for the purpose in engaging in a long-term relationship is vital. Here at Cratus Business Services UK LTD we can assist with screening and short-listing potential partners for our clients, maximising the potential for developing a successful and enduring relationship.

Foreign investors may start their business in partnership where 51% ownership of the company belongs to a UAE national alternatively clients can opt for a sole establishment company formation and own 100% of the shares in that company.

Please note that some business activities are reserved for UAE nationals but can include foreign nationals as a partner as part of the licence.

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Legal Types Of Mainland Company Formation In Dubai

As discussed some business activities are reserved for UAE Nationals but can include foreign nationals as a partner in the licence.

Branch Of Foreign Company

Local Agent - 0% Shares Foreign Company - 100% Shares

Representative Office

Local Agent - 0%

Shares Foreign Company - 100% Shares

Limited Liability Company

Local Partner - 51% Shares Foreign Investors - 49% Shares

Sole Establishment

Local Agent - 0%

Shares Foreign Company - 100% Shares

Commercial Licence
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Requires Local Sponsor

There is no minimum share

Capital Requirement

Some Activities included in this area:

 

• Import and export

• Wholesale and retail

• Finance

• Real estate

• Hospitality

• Transport

• Construction

• General trading

Professional
(Sole Establishment)
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Requires Service Agent

There is no minimum share

Capital requirement

Appropriate level of experience and relevant certificates for shareholders are mandatory

Some activities included in this sector include:

• Artist, entertainment

• Recreations

• Information Technology

• Media and broadcasting

• Consultancy

Industrial Licence
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Requires Local Sponsor

Industrial licence for establishing and industrial or manufacturing activity.

Examples of activities in this sector include:

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Electricity, water and gas

• Agriculture

• Forestry

• Fishing

UAE Free Zone Company Formation

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FUJAIRAH CREATIVE CITY FREE ZONE

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JAFZA – JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE

  • THE FIRST FREE ZONE IN UAE.

  • IT HAS VAST TERRITORY AND GREAT INFRASTRUCTURE.

  • IT OFFERS FLEXI-OFFICES, EXECUTIVE OFFICES, WAREHOUSES, PLOTS OFLAND AND BIGGEST SEA PORT IN UAE.

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AJMAN FREE ZONE

  • LOCATED IN 30-MINUTES DRIVE FROM DUBAI.

  • GENERAL TRADING LICENCE PAYMENT FLEXIBILITY TRADING, PROFESSIONAL AND SMALL INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES.

  • BEST WAREHOUSE SOLUTION AND SEA PORT COST EFFECTIVE LICENCE.

free zone
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DUBAI SILICON OASIS

  • ACTIVITY -IT SECTOR, HIGH-TECH, ENGINEERING, TRADE AND CONSULTING.

  • LOCATED IN 15- MINUTES DRIVE FROM DOWNTOWN AFFORDABLE PRICES.

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DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL – DWC FREE ZONE

  • LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO THE NEWLY OPENED DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT

  • CLOSE TO EXPO 2020

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HAMRIYAH FREE ZONE

  • IF YOU WANT LOW-BUDGET LICENSING SOLUTION AND MAXIMUM VISAS LOCATED IN 40- MINUTES DRIVE FROM DUBAI, SHARJAH HAS ITS OWN SEA PORT.

  • MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR OFFICE SPACE DIFFERENT ZONES :OIL AND GAS ZONE, PETROCHEMICAL ZONE, STEEL CITY, CONSTRUCTION WORLD, TIMBER LAND, MARITIME CITY, PERFUME LAND.

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FUJAIRAH CREATIVE CITY FREE ZONE

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JAFZA – JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE

  • THE FIRST FREE ZONE IN UAE.

  • IT HAS VAST TERRITORY AND GREAT INFRASTRUCTURE.

  • IT OFFERS FLEXI-OFFICES, EXECUTIVE OFFICES, WAREHOUSES, PLOTS OFLAND AND BIGGEST SEA PORT IN UAE.

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AJMAN FREE ZONE

  • LOCATED IN 30-MINUTES DRIVE FROM DUBAI.

  • GENERAL TRADING LICENCE PAYMENT FLEXIBILITY TRADING, PROFESSIONAL AND SMALL INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES.

  • BEST WAREHOUSE SOLUTION AND SEA PORT COST EFFECTIVE LICENCE.

Offshore Company Incorporation

The benefits of offshore company incorporation include:

100% foreign ownership

100% tax free - no audit required

Local bank account

Easy setup - 3 to 4 days

Confidentiality on information relating to directors and shareholders

No requirement for a physical address

Local real estate ownership

Shares in local companies

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Cratus Business Services UK LTD also provides expertise in the following additional areas

Serviced Office Solutions
Business Support

Please call us or contact us today to find out how we can help you.

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