Q: Good afternoon, We are a Spanish company looking for a law firm which can help us in setting up our branch or LLC. Can you help us? Thanks in advance

س: السلام عليكم بودي الاستشارة بالنسبة لإقامة شركة محدودة في الإمارات لغير الإماراتيين. تحياتي

س: نحن شركة أجنبية في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية ونريد أن نفتح شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة في إمارة أبوظبي بشراكة مع مواطن إماراتي. ما الإجراءات المطلوبة لذلك؟ وهل هناك موافقات من الجهات المختصة داخل الولايات المتحدة؟ وما التكلفة؟

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.

Over the years the UAE has become a centre of trade and commerce for the Middle East, thanks to its strategic location, excellent connectivity and extensive services to assist with all aspects of business. According to the World Bank's 2016 report, the UAE has ranked 31st in the global index of ease of doing business. This encourages more entrepreneurs to set up different kinds of business entities in the country.

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.