Dubai Branch of Foreign Company Formation allows an overseas company to establish a presence in Dubai while remaining legally connected to its foreign parent company. A branch can generally carry out the same activities as the parent company, subject to the applicable licensing and regulatory requirements. For mainland operations, registration and licensing are handled through Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
The formation process involves obtaining the parent company’s approval to establish the branch, preparing and authenticating the required corporate documents, obtaining initial and any activity-specific approvals, and completing the Dubai licensing process. Foreign corporate documents must generally be attested in the country of origin, counter-attested in the UAE, and legally translated into Arabic where required.
1. What is a Dubai Branch of a Foreign Company?
It is an extension of an overseas company established to conduct permitted business activities in Dubai.
2. Can the branch conduct the same activities as the parent company?
Generally, yes. The branch can conduct activities permitted for the parent company and approved under its Dubai licence.
3. Does the branch have a separate legal identity?
A branch remains legally connected to its foreign parent company rather than being an entirely separate company.
4. What documents are required?
Common requirements include the parent company’s licence and corporate documents, along with resolutions and authorization documents required for establishing the branch.
5. Do foreign documents need attestation?
Yes. Foreign company documents generally need the required embassy and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestations and, where applicable, certified Arabic translation.
6. Is a Dubai trade licence required?
Yes. The branch must obtain the appropriate Dubai trade licence for its approved activities.
7. Are additional approvals required?
Certain business activities or regulated sectors may require approvals from relevant government authorities.
8. Can Fimkin help with Dubai Branch of Foreign Company Formation?
Yes. Fimkin can assist with document preparation, attestation requirements, applications, approvals, licensing, and coordination with the relevant Dubai authorities.
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