How to Set Up a Limited Company in Dubai?

How to Set Up a Limited Company in Dubai?

A public limited company in Dubai is a corporate entity that requires a minimum capital. If there are more than 10 founding members, you can establish a public limited company or a private limited company with less capital. You can rely on our law firm in Dubai for assistance with matters related to the establishment of these businesses.
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Advantages of a Dubai Joint Stock Company

  1. Increased Capital
    2. Limited Liability
    3. Entity Stability
    4. Economies of Scale
    5. Potential for Expansion
    6. Public Acceptance
    7. Professional Management
    8. Transferability of Shares
    9. Tax Advantages
    10. Distributed Risk
    11. Social Advantages
    12. Increased Borrowing Power
    13. Encourages savings and investment
    14. Increased Compliance
    15. Increased Accountability
    16. Capital and Talent

Difference between a public and private joint stock company

A private joint stock company is one where the authority of its members to transfer their shares, if any, is restricted; the number of members is limited to 50 (excluding its employees); and the public is not invited to subscribe for any shares or debentures in the business.
A group of people who own one or more shares in a company is considered a single entity.
A public joint stock company is one where there are no restrictions on the rights of its members to transfer their shares, if any; there is no limit on the number of members; and it encourages the public to subscribe to any shares or debentures of the company.
Directors must obtain consent to act as a manager, sign a Memorandum of Association (MOA), or contract for their qualification shares.

Establishing a Joint Stock Company in Dubai

Opening a private joint stock company in Dubai has specific legal requirements, including a minimum capital of AED 2 million. The shares must be distributed among at least three individuals and cannot be sold to the public.
Free zone and mainland regulations in Dubai permit 100% foreign ownership.

There are also certain restrictions on the types of activities a private joint stock company can engage in. Consequently, a private joint stock company can be used for commercial or industrial purposes. If you wish to do business professionally, you must choose a different type of company than a private joint stock company.

A public joint stock company in Dubai requires a minimum capital of AED 10 million and allows its members to trade their interests in the company. Each member's liability is limited to the value of their shares in the joint stock company.

 

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Steps to open a joint stock company in Dubai

If you haven't already, a trade name needs to be approved.

After that, you will need a preliminary approval, which is a certificate that allows you to apply for a company license.

Depending on the nature of your business activity, you may also need to obtain permission from other relevant authorities. For example—if you are working in the insurance industry, you may need to apply for permission from the Insurance Authority. If your company is in the healthcare field, you may need permission from the Ministry of Health.

You can apply for the business license online or in person at a Department of Economic Development (DED) customer service facility.

Required documents

As part of your business license application, you will need to provide the following documents:

  1. Your trade name certificate
    2. Your preliminary approval certificate
    3. Applicant's UAE identity card (and passport, if applicable)
    4. Copy of the registration certificate for each relevant individual who is a UAE citizen
    5. Commercial license or registration certificate for shareholders that are a legal entity (company)
    6. Lease agreement for your business premises
    7. A notarized power of attorney if you have an agent representing your license application
    8. A representation, such as a photograph or photocopy, of the business signboard bearing the calligrapher's seal and signature, along with the board's measurements
    9. A no-objection certificate (NOC) issued by the relevant authority if your business requires permission to conduct its economic activity
    10. Notarized Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) of the company, showing that the company's MOA and AOA have been published in the Ministry of Economy's bulletin
    11. Approval letter from the Executive Council for the company's establishment
    12. A document from a bank operating in the UAE Dubai showing that the committed capital has been deposited

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