A Private Joint Stock Company (Holding) in Abu Dhabi can be used as a structured vehicle for owning and controlling shares or equity interests in subsidiary companies. Under UAE Commercial Companies Law, a holding company may be established as a Joint Stock Company or an LLC and can hold shares in other companies, provide financing or guarantees to subsidiaries, manage subsidiaries, and hold certain assets and intellectual property rights.
Our Abu Dhabi Private Joint Stock Company (Holding) Formation service helps investors and business groups manage the formalities involved in establishing this type of corporate structure. This can include assistance with company documentation, trade-name reservation, incorporation procedures, licensing requirements and registration with the relevant authorities. A Private Joint Stock Company generally requires at least two shareholders, and the issued capital must be at least AED 5 million, unless a higher amount is required for the particular activity.
1. What is a Private Joint Stock Holding Company?
It is a corporate structure used to hold and manage shares or equity interests in subsidiary companies.
2. What can a holding company do?
It can hold shares or equity in companies, manage subsidiaries, provide certain financing or guarantees, acquire assets and hold specified intellectual property rights.
3. What is the minimum capital for a Private Joint Stock Company?
The issued capital must generally be at least AED 5 million, unless the applicable activity requires a higher amount.
4. How many shareholders are required?
A Private Joint Stock Company generally requires at least two shareholders. UAE law also provides for certain one-person private joint stock structures held by a legal person.
5. What documents are required for formation?
Requirements can include a feasibility study, trade-name reservation, draft MOA and Articles of Association, founders' information, capital deposit evidence and approvals from relevant authorities.
6. Does a holding company need an economic licence?
Yes. After the incorporation requirements are completed, the company needs the appropriate economic licence from the competent local authority.
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