Compatible activities may sometimes be combined under one 执照. Approval depends on the relationship between the activities and the responsible 主管部门.
Combining activities may affect:
Unrelated or separately regulated activities may require additional licences or entities.
The legal structure should match the ownership, liability and operational model.
Possible Mainland structures include:
A 有限责任公司 is frequently selected for commercial and professional operations because it creates a separate juridical entity, subject to the company 文件 and applicable law.
The correct structure depends on:
A Mainland company may be held by one or more individuals or, where permitted, by another corporate entity.
Corporate ownership may suit:
However, a foreign corporate shareholder normally creates additional documentary requirements, which may include:
Foreign 文件 may require notarisation, legalisation, 阿联酋 diplomatic attestation and certified Arabic translation.
The name should:
Trade-name 预留 does not provide the same legal protection as trademark registration.
Initial approval normally confirms that the economic authority does not object to the investor proceeding with the proposed establishment.
Additional approval may apply to:
The regulator may review professional qualifications, technical personnel, capital, 保险, premises, business plans, systems, policies and shareholder suitability.
Common requirements may include:
All names, dates and identification numbers should remain consistent throughout the licensing, immigration, tax and banking applications.
The 文件 should clearly address:
A Mainland business commonly requires suitable commercial premises. The exact requirement depends on the activity and emirate.
Possible facilities include:
在迪拜, a qualifying tenancy arrangement may need to be registered through Ejari.
Before signing a lease, confirm:
Once the required 文件, premises and approvals are complete, the application is submitted and the relevant government charges are paid.
The 执照 should be checked immediately for:
The 执照 permits only the activities stated on it, subject to external approvals and operating conditions.
The 执照 does not necessarily complete:
A company intending to sponsor investors or employees generally needs immigration Establishment 登记.
ICP describes the Establishment Card as an electronic record containing details such as the company's 商号, 执照 number, partners and 业务活动. ICP establishment-card service
Review the issued record for:
The establishment record must normally be renewed and updated when relevant company details change.
A Mainland company planning to employ workers may need registration with the Ministry of Human 资源 and Emiratisation.
This supports processes such as:
The applicable 流程 depends on the activity, premises, workforce and establishment classification.
A shareholder may be eligible to apply for residence through the company, subject to immigration approval.
The 流程 may involve:
ICP confirms that residence-permit issuance is linked with the Emirates ID application. ICP residence-permit service
Company ownership does not guarantee immigration approval. The applicant must satisfy the applicable requirements.
A Mainland business hiring employees should plan:
Premises and establishment classification can influence the number and type of permits available.
A newly established Mainland company must assess its 企业所得税登记 deadline immediately.
The FTA states that taxable persons must register and obtain a 企业所得税登记 Number. FTA 企业所得税登记
A 阿联酋 juridical person incorporated, established or otherwise recognised on or after 1 March 2024 is generally required to apply within three months of incorporation, establishment or recognition. FTA registration-timeframe guidance
The company should determine:
增值税登记 depends on the company's taxable supplies and imports.
For 阿联酋-resident businesses, the FTA states that mandatory registration generally applies when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 during the previous 12 months or are expected to exceed that 金额 during the next 30 天.
Voluntary registration may generally be available where taxable supplies, imports or qualifying taxable expenses exceed AED 187,500. FTA 增值税登记 guidance
The company should assess:
Do not issue 增值税 invoices until the company is validly registered and permitted to charge 增值税.
Keep personal and company transactions separate. Founder-paid expenses and shareholder contributions should be recorded correctly.
The company should maintain accurate records of:
Complex shareholding, nominee arrangements or corporate layers do not remove the requirement to identify the natural person who ultimately owns or controls the company.
Certain Mainland companies have enhanced anti-money-laundering obligations.
Depending on the activity, these may include:
Relevant sectors may include 房地产, 贵金属和宝石, certain corporate-service activities, 审计, accounting and 法律服务.
A Mainland trading 执照 may not be sufficient to import or sell every product.
The company may also need:
Additional rules can apply to food, cosmetics, medical devices, 药品, chemicals and 电信 products.
Bank-account preparation should begin before 公司设立. The jurisdiction, activity, ownership and premises can all influence the bank's assessment.
A bank may request:
Banks independently evaluate:
Applications may be delayed where:
Before applying:
KPM Global Services can help organise the banking file and coordinate applications with suitable institutions. Final approval remains with the bank.
How Long Does the Complete 流程 Take?
The overall 流程 depends on:
The 执照 may be issued before the bank account is approved. Banking should be treated as a separate 合规 流程 rather than an automatic 执照 benefit.
Potential cost components include:
Request an itemised quotation based on the actual activity, premises and visa requirements.
The company should establish:
Receiving the bank account is not the end of the setup 流程. It is the beginning of the company's financial-control responsibilities.
Maintain a calendar covering:
Failure to renew or update registrations may result in penalties or operational restrictions.
登记截止日期 can apply even before the company earns substantial revenue.
Ownership disputes can affect management, banking and company continuity.
KPM Global Services provides coordinated Mainland 公司设立 and post-licensing assistance.
Our support may include:
We do not issue government approvals or control bank decisions. Our role is to help structure the company correctly, prepare the required information and coordinate each stage professionally.