BRANCH OFFICE SETUP

Branch Office Set Up

As a foreign investor, if you want to initiate your business in Dubai, keeping 100% control and possession, opening a branch office is another way. If you already have a company in the UAE, you can also open a branch office keeping its 100% holding. The branch office can carry out all the business functions the primary organisation is authorised to carry out. The parent firm, whether located in the UAE, shall be held liable for all branch office business operations.

Types of Branch Offices

Branch Office

A branch office is a legal entity that is considered an extension of the parent company. It can conduct business activities in the UAE that are related to the parent company’s main activities.

Representative Office

A representative office is not allowed to conduct any business activities in the UAE. It can only engage in marketing and promotional activities on behalf of the parent company.

Regional Office

A regional office is allowed to conduct business activities in the UAE and other countries in the region. It can provide administrative and support services to the parent company and its subsidiaries.

Free Zone Branch

A free zone branch is a branch office that is established in one of the UAE’s free zones. It is subject to the laws and regulations of the free zone and is exempt from certain taxes and duties.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A foreign company can also establish an LLC branch in the UAE. An LLC branch is a separate legal entity from the parent company and can engage in a wide range of business activities. However, it requires a local sponsor who will hold 51% of the shares in the company.

How to Setup A Branch Office

Depending on the type of branch office you select, generally, the steps of incorporation are as follows:

Advantages of Setting Up A Branch

Access to a growing market

The UAE is a rapidly growing market with a strategic location and easy access to other markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Setting up a branch in the UAE can give foreign companies access to this market and help them expand their business.

Attractive business environment

The UAE offers a favourable business environment with a stable political climate, modern infrastructure, and low tax rates. This makes it an attractive destination for foreign companies looking to set up a branch.

Business-friendly regulations

The UAE has business-friendly regulations that make it easy to set up and operate a business. The government has also implemented several initiatives to encourage foreign investment and entrepreneurship.

Access to world-class infrastructure

The UAE has world-class infrastructure, including airports, seaports, and transportation networks, which make it easy for companies to do business and access markets around the world.

Free zones

The UAE has several free zones that offer attractive incentives and benefits to foreign companies, such as 100% foreign ownership, zero tax, and customs duty exemption.

Unsure whether a Branch Set Up is the Right Option?

Setting up a branch in the UAE requires compliance with several legal and regulatory requirements, including obtaining necessary licenses and permits. We are here to assist you in manoeuvring and ensuring your business is healthy from the get-go. Reach out to our incorporation team by either calling us, dropping a WhatsApp message or filling out the form below. We will proceed to get some standard information from you in assessing how we can set you up for success.

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Branch Office Setup

BRANCH OFFICE SETUP