The UAE is a prime business hub in the Middle East, offering a secure environment, tax
advantages, and a strong banking system, making it ideal for company formation. According to
UAE Commercial Company Law, businesses can be formed by multiple individuals or a single
owner. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are the most popular structure, now allowing 100%
foreign ownership in specific sectors. Capital requirements vary by industry. Jeem Business
Services provides expert consultation for navigating UAE’s business setup processes efficiently.
A sole proprietorship is owned and operated by one individual who assumes full
responsibility for the company’s assets, operations, and liabilities
This is a business partnership for professionals such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, and
accountants.
A private joint-stock company with 2 to 200 partners, requiring a minimum capital
contribution of AED 5,000,000.
A flexible business structure combining corporate and partnership elements, requiring 2 to
50 investors. Liability is limited to each investor’s capital share.
Owned by a single individual or entity, it functions similarly to a sole proprietorship but
limits liability to the partner’s capital share.
A company whose capital is divided into transferable shares of equal value.
Formed by at least two partners, including general partners with unlimited liability and
limited partners liable only for their capital share.
Owned by two or more individuals, with joint responsibilities unless specified otherwise in a
contract.
A branch operates under the activities listed in the main business license of its parent UAE
company.
Similar to a UAE branch, but operates under a parent company based in Dubai.
A type of branch that promotes and markets the parent company’s services without
conducting direct business operations. It requires a Local Service Agent (LSA), who must be
a UAE National or a business owned by at least one UAE National.