UAE Free Zone Business Setup

A sole proprietorship is a company operated by one individual. This individual will be fully responsible for the company's profits and losses, and will have complete control over the company's operations. In the event of any debt or obligations arising from the company, the individual is fully responsible.

In Dubai, limited liability companies (LLCs) are the most common kind of legal structure. An LLC can be used for industrial, commercial, professional, and even tourism businesses. There must be between 2-50 shareholders in this type of business. UAE nationals or local sponsors should own 51% of the shares.

Companies under the civil category offer 100% foreign ownership and full access to the UAE's local market. These companies are typically set up by investors who provide services such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, accountants, and consultants.

One Person Company is where one individual or corporation owns all the capital. The name of the company has to be connected to the name of the owner. Only GCC nationals may create one of these companies.

The branch of a foreign company must provide the same services as its parent company, including professional activities as well as commercial and industrial activities.

A representative office isn't a separate business organization; it's merely a foreign branch of the parent company that conducts promotional activities.