Market your foreign business without full operations
If your goal is to promote and market an international business without engaging in commercial trade, a Mainland Representative Office is the ideal choice. It allows foreign companies to establish a legal presence in Dubai while handling non-transactional operations like marketing, liaison, and customer support.
This is perfect for foreign brands exploring the UAE market before committing to a full business setup.
What is a Representative Office?
A Representative Office is a branch of a foreign company, registered with the DED, that can only perform marketing and administrative functions. It cannot engage in commercial trade, sales, or revenue-generating activities.
Key Benefits:
- No Commercial Risk: Operate without direct trade or sales.
- Market Exploration: Understand UAE market before scaling.
- Legal Presence: Use a Dubai address and office for branding and communication.
- Easy Transition: Upgrade later to a branch or subsidiary.
- Cost-Effective: Fewer operational and compliance costs.
Step-by-Step Process
- Parent Company Documentation: Submit Certificate of Incorporation and Board Resolution.
- Trade Name Reservation: Reserve a name related to parent brand.
- Initial Approval: Apply to DED for setup permission.
- Appoint Local Service Agent (LSA): Required for legal representation.
- Lease Office Space: Minimal office space is sufficient.
- Submit Legal Docs: MOA, POA, lease, parent company documents.
- License Issuance: Get approval from DED.
- Bank Account Opening: Limited banking for expense management.
Why StartormUAE?
- Expertise in liaison office registration
- LSA arrangement and document support
- Local compliance and office lease help
- Coordination with parent company and DED
Get Started
Want to test the waters in Dubai before going all in? A representative office is your best bet. Contact StartormUAE for a hassle-free setup.