Major UAE Jurisdictions
Dubai
One of the UAE's leading commercial centres, offering mainland and multiple free zone options for international businesses.
Abu Dhabi
The UAE's capital and a major jurisdiction for corporate, investment, professional, industrial, and international business activities.
Sharjah
An established business jurisdiction offering mainland and free zone company formation options.
Ras Al Khaimah
A popular jurisdiction offering business establishment through mainland and free zone structures.
Ajman
Offers company formation options for entrepreneurs and businesses through mainland and free zone jurisdictions.
Fujairah
Provides business establishment opportunities, including free zone structures suitable for various commercial activities.
Umm Al Quwain
Offers additional company formation options for eligible entrepreneurs and international businesses.
Popular UAE Company Structures
Mainland Company
For businesses establishing through the relevant emirate's mainland licensing authority, subject to the selected activity and applicable requirements.
Free Zone Company
Available through numerous UAE free zones, with requirements and permitted activities varying by free zone.
Branch Office
Existing foreign companies may establish a UAE branch where permitted and subject to applicable requirements.
Basic Formation Requirements
Requirements vary by emirate, free zone, licence, and business activity, but clients will generally need to provide:
- Proposed company name
- Preferred emirate or free zone
- Business activity description
- Preferred company structure
- Shareholder information
- Director/manager information, where applicable
- Ultimate beneficial owner information
- Valid passport or government-issued identification
- Proof of residential address
- Contact information
- Additional KYC/KYB documentation where required
Additional approvals or documentation may apply to certain regulated business activities.
Our UAE Support
Depending on the selected service, JurisAccord can assist with:
International Founders
Eligible foreign entrepreneurs and companies may establish and own UAE businesses, subject to the selected jurisdiction, company structure, licence activity, and applicable requirements.
Establishing a UAE company does not automatically guarantee residency, visas, corporate banking, tax treatment, or regulatory approvals.
Important Information
UAE formation requirements, licence categories, ownership conditions, office requirements, fees, and ongoing obligations vary significantly between mainland and individual free zone jurisdictions.
JurisAccord provides corporate administrative and business support services and does not guarantee government, licensing, banking, immigration, tax-registration, or other third-party approvals.
All transactions are final and non-refundable except where applicable law requires otherwise.