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Do I need to have a valid visa in the UAE if I wish to invest or buy shares in a company?

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9 Aug 2021, 13:59

Dear Questioner,

No, it is not necessary to have a visa in the UAE if you wish to invest or to buy shares. Some authorities may request a visa if you are appointed as director/manager in the company.

Which kind of investment are you looking for?

If you need any support, please feel free to contact me at my email.

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Raluca Gatina.

10 Aug 2021, 05:51

Is it necessary to have a visa if you are a named partner for the Company?

10 Aug 2021, 07:09

To establish a company or to buy the shares of an existing company (therefore to be a shareholder of the company), it is not necessary to have a UAE Visa.

But as mentioned above, if you are appointed as director/manager in the company, a few authorities may request a visa.

If you don't want to apply for the UAE visa, you can act as a shareholder and appoint a UAE resident as manager/director.

For precise guidance, I need to know which company you would like to establish (free zone, mainland or offshore) and what will be the company business/activity.

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