Q: Hello,I am a Syrian citizen living in Dubai for more than 13 years with valid resident visa and… A: There are indeed some implications with regards to Syrian nationals due to the security restriction. We can indeed assist you in passing this hiccu

There are indeed some implications with regards to Syrian nationals due to the security restriction. We can indeed assist you in passing this hiccup. We did handle this issue and established a company for our Syrian client a few months ago.In case you had to establish the company 100% local, then we can appoint you as the manager of the company and then draft a side agreement where you will own 100% of the shares and that the local sponsor actually owns nothing.You can contact me on my cellphone for further information.052 865 2176

LLC company incorporation in Dubai by Syrian nationals

Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

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Limited liability company set up

Q: How to establish an LLC company in the Emirate of Dubai?

Oct 11, 2016

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Company Formation

Q: I want to establish a company for event management and preparing medical materials to exhibitions, which would be better for me to establish an llc company or a civil company and what is the difference between the two in terms of partners, capital, liability of shareholders?

Apr 19, 2016

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Side agreement with a local partner

Q: Good day! Need legal advice. Dubai-based LLC company with a local sponsor, in accordance with side agreement local partner receives an annual fee. But the company license was frozen for a long period of time and local partner was informed about it. In this case, has the local partner a right to request to pay him annual fee even the license was frozen and there was no activity. Thank you in advance!

Oct 11, 2016

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Starting business in the UAE

Q: How could I start Business in UAE? What is the shortest legal step to register a company?

May 14, 2017

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The required number of directors in a limited liability company

Q: Can the number of directors in an LLC company be 4 members or it should be compulsorily in odd numbers?

Apr 15, 2019

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Entering into a side agreement with the local Emirati partner

Q: Hello, My name is P. I'm about to open up a company here in the UAE. However, we under the sponsorship of an Emirati. We agreed that he would give the power of attorney under the court to manage everything including bank account, bank cheques. I need advise on how best we can come with an internal agreement.

Sep 12, 2019

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Choosing the suitable sponsor for a general trading company

Q: I'm going to get a license for a general trading company, my question is: Can the sponsor be an LLC company that already has a local sponsor, or I still need to have a local sponsor?

Jan 29, 2020

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Is it required to appoint a UAE national as the local service agent?

Q: Under the amended UAE commercial companies law permitting 100% foreign ownership, does this also remove the requirement to appoint a UAE national as the local service agent? If not, what is the role of an agent? This would be for a mainland industrial license to manufacture in Dubai. Thank you!

Sep 6, 2021

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The steps to set up a company in Dubai

Q: Good afternoon, I would like to set up a company in Dubai but I don't know what steps to follow or how to do it. Can I receive information from an expert lawyer in Dubai?

Apr 26, 2023

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Legal blog

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Legal Aspects of Company Incorporations in the UAE

Sometimes this seems very simple to incorporate a company in the UAE, however, investors must seek professional advice before taking this important business decision to avoid any future legal implications.

Nov 1, 2016

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Local Partner Share contribution in the UAE: What You Need to Know

For entrepreneurs seeking to set up their business in the mainland jurisdiction of the UAE, this is a useful guide to know your rights and obligations.

Jan 26, 2020

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100% Foreign Ownership of Companies in the UAE

The UAE government has announced important changes to the federal Commercial Companies Law, the most significant is related to the foreign ownership of mainland companies. This will grant foreign investors the full ownership of share capital in companies carrying out certain activities specified to that effect by the competent authorities. This means that foreign investors’ shares will not be limited anymore to a maximum of 49% like before, but can be up to 100% instead.

Jun 13, 2021

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Amendments to the UAE Company Law

An interview-format article covering the topic of the amendments to the company law in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

May 24, 2021

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The UAE Issues Rules for Full Foreign Ownership of Companies

In terms of existing companies which include Emirati partner and its activities have been availed for full ownership by Foreign investors Dubai Department of Economic Development stated that those companies will remain as is without change.

Jun 6, 2021

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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

Jun 8, 2021

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Procedures of Company Formation in the UAE

The different Emirates in the UAE have different requirements and procedures for obtaining business licenses. To register your entity, you need to follow steps and obtain approvals from the Department of Economic Development and other relevant authorities.

Oct 2, 2023

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Laws & Regulations

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Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 On Commercial Companies

The provisions of this Law apply to the commercial companies established in the UAE and the foreign companies that have established in the UAE a base to conduct any activity therein or established a branch or representative office. The Law abrogates Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 Concerning Commercial Companies.

Mar 25, 2015

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