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Mainland Branch Company

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A direct extension of your foreign company in the UAE

If you’re a foreign company aiming to expand into the UAE market while maintaining 100% ownership, setting up a Mainland Branch Company in Dubai is a powerful option. It allows you to operate as an extension of your parent company under the same name and perform commercial activities that the parent company is licensed to do.

Branch offices are fully dependent on the parent company and do not have a separate legal identity. They can invoice clients, sign contracts, and conduct business in the UAE while remaining legally tied to the headquarters abroad.

What is a Branch Company?

A Branch Company is an officially recognized extension of a foreign or UAE-based parent company. It operates under the same name and business activities as the parent and must appoint a local service agent (LSA) to liaise with UAE authorities.

Key Benefits:

  • 100% Ownership: Full control remains with the foreign parent company.
  • Revenue-Generating: Unlike representative offices, branches can trade, invoice, and earn revenue.
  • Brand Extension: Builds brand visibility in Dubai while maintaining international reputation.
  • No Minimum Capital Requirement: Cost-effective entry for global businesses.
  • Access to Full UAE Market: No regional limitations.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Parent Company Approvals: Board Resolution and Certificate of Incorporation.
  2. Appoint Local Service Agent: Required for administrative representation.
  3. Trade Name Reservation: Register name similar to the parent company.
  4. Initial DED Approval: Seek permission for branch setup.
  5. Office Lease & Ejari: Secure a physical address.
  6. Submit Legal Docs: MOA, POA, passport copies, lease, etc.
  7. External Approvals (if needed): From relevant regulators for certain industries.
  8. Business License Issuance: From the Department of Economic Development.
  9. Visas & Labor Cards: Apply through MOHRE.
  10. Open Local Bank Account: For financial transactions.

Why StartormUAE?

  • Document drafting and parent company coordination
  • LSA sourcing and legal formalities
  • PRO and visa support
  • Licensing and post-incorporation services

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Expand into Dubai confidently with StartormUAE’s expert support. We’ll help you set up your branch swiftly and legally.