Procedure to Set up Business in Dubai

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Business Setup in Dubai UAE by OBK Business
Centre
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How to Setup a Business in Dubai?
Setting up a business in Dubai is comparatively
simpler and faster than it is in other
international cities. You will need to first
apply for the license, and after the license is
approved, you can continue with company
registration, formation, and then the business
setup process. However, you should hire a
professional business setup consultant if you are
new in the business. A professional company would
assist you through all the processes, and make
your job hassle-free.
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Hire Business Setup Consultant in Dubai
If you are new in Dubai or, if this is the first
time you are setting up a business in Dubai, you
might find the entire process very complex and
tiring. Therefore, it is recommended you hire a
business setup consultant in Dubai to make your
process easy and stress-free. They know the
process very well and how to get them done
easily. So, you can rest assured after hiring a
company that is into company formation, company
registration, trade licensing, and business setup
services.
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Select a Legal Trade/Business Name
Selecting a legal trade name is one of the
essential steps to complete your process for
business setup in Dubai, UAE. You will need to
give a name to your business before you apply for
the final approval.
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Find a Suitable Business Location
Dubai has two main types of business locations -
Free Zones and Mainland. You can choose the one
that suits your business requirement best. Both
have their set of advantages. While companies
with Free Zone license can operate within the
allocated zones only, Mainland companies can run
their business from anywhere in Dubai. However,
doing business in Free Zone allows you 100
ownership of your business, but for doing
business, in Mainland, you will need a local
partner, sponsor, or a service agent with 51
shareholding in the company. Mainland companies
are more flexible for investors in terms of
business expansion. It allows you to open new
office space or warehouse wherever you wish
within the UAE. You can also add more employees,
and additionally, is eligible to work with
Government projects too.
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Complete the Necessary Paperwork
It is always better to complete all the necessary
paperwork on time. Whether you have planned to
open a new business in Dubai or decided to move
your business to Dubai, you will need to complete
legal formalities before setting up your
business. In Dubai, you cannot set up a business
without obtaining the necessary licenses and
other legal approvals.
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Apply for Visas
For expatriates, applying for an employees visa
is another essential process that needs to be
completed. Talk to your business setup consultant
to understand the process better.
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Why OBK Business Centre in Dubai?
OBK Business Centre is one of the most reputed
names in the sphere of company formation, company
registration, trade/business licensing, and
business setup services in Dubai. Additionally,
the company also provides world-class office
spaces for rent for the convenience of businesses
of all types and sizes. It has years of
experience in a variety of office spaces and
company formation services. To approach them for
their services and consultation, you can reach
out to them on the contact information shared in
the next slide.
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Contact Us- OBK Business Centre
Level 20, 48 Burj Gate Tower Dubai, UAE, P.O. BOX
36615 dubai.burjgate_at_obkbc.com Mobile number
971 (0) 52 640 2550