Frequently Asked Questions

It assists with company formation in over 50 free zones and provides support for both onshore and offshore company set-ups.

The following documents are required to renew a commercial licence: A signed copy of the terms and conditions; A signed price list; A signed application form; A signed office tenancy agreement (if applicable); Updated documents relating to the shareholder (photocopies of passport and visa)

The following documents are required for a new visa application: A signed visa application form A photocopy of your passport, valid for at least 6 months and containing 3 blank pages. Documents showing your current visa status, A copy of a valid company licence, A copy of a valid residence/immigration card, A signed employment contract, A copy of your university degree (if applicable, certified and translated), Passport photographs (white background, passport size and high resolution)

The following documents are required for a visa renewal application: Signed visa application form A photocopy of a passport held by a resident of the United Arab Emirates, valid for 6 months and containing 3 blank pages. The original medical examination report must show negative results for the tested conditions. A copy of the Emirates ID Card and the Renewal Registration Form, A copy of a valid company licence, A copy of a valid Organisation/Immigration card, A signed employment contract A copy of the university degree (if applicable, certified and translated), Passport photographs (white background, passport size and high resolution)

The licence renewal process will take 2–7 working daysir.

Whilst a new visa application takes 2–6 weeks, the visa renewal process takes just 5–15 working days. It should be noted that these timeframes are only estimates and may be expedited. The granting of a visa may be delayed or refused due to government security checks.

Processing a visa for a dependent will take approximately 1–3 weeks. It should be noted that this timeframe is an estimate and may be expedited. The granting of a visa may be delayed or refused due to government security checks.

To change your company name, you must first submit a proposal for a new company name, and we will then obtain approval from the relevant authority or body. Once the name has been deemed suitable and approval has been granted, a notice announcing this change must be published in a local newspaper (legal notice regarding the change of company name). We will also require the signed change forms and the return of all original company documents.

In order to sell your company, the new owner or owners must obtain prior approval from the Immigration Department, all original company documents must be submitted, and share transfer agreements signed by both the buyer and the seller must be drawn up. Furthermore, additional procedures and different conditions may apply depending on the jurisdiction in which the company was incorporated or operates. These requirements may be subject to change from time to time, with or without prior notice. Please contact us to obtain up-to-date information and ensure your sale process is completed smoothly.

The following documents are required to apply for a dependent’s visa: The dependent’s signed residence permit application form, A copy of the sponsor’s valid passport, A copy of the sponsor’s valid UAE residence visa, A copy of the dependant’s valid passport, Documents showing the current visa status, The sponsor’s original Emirates ID card, The original EJARI registration document showing the sponsor as the tenant/property owner, and the original tenancy agreement or title deed, The sponsor’s original salary statement (issued by the licensing authority or the sponsor), The sponsor’s original marriage certificate (if not in English or Arabic, it must be certified and translated), Passport photographs of the dependent (white background, passport size and high resolution)

Once your registration form has been processed, you will need to contact your visa adviser. Your adviser will guide you through the process and collect the necessary documents.

At present, it is not possible to relocate your company to a different free zone. However, you can set up a branch of your existing company in a different free zone.

To open a bank account in the United Arab Emirates, you will need to provide the following documents: Original company documents, CVs of shareholders and board members, a business summary and additional documents may be required.

Once your licence has been approved, you will receive an email from our team. You can then arrange a meeting with one of our Customer Service Specialists and collect your documents at a time that suits you.

Your customer representative will send you a notification three months before the renewal date. Please get in touch with them at a time that suits you, and they will take care of the process for you.

Yes, your parent company may own both residential and commercial property in the UAE.