Business Setup
Turning your business idea into reality
Here at SBC we take each and every customer personally with focused attention to turn your dream investment into reality. We assist you from the point of deciding the right structure of the company, business trade name and location, all the way till getting your Investor’s visas, employees work permits & company bank account.
With over 150 companies under our partnership, SBC takes pride in partnering with companies from almost every industry. Our partnership program is through our Investment entity that is capable of partnering with any kind of commercial, retail, tourism and health entity.
In order to start and run a successful business, you need to take quite a few steps into consideration. Below we have outlined the fundamentals of a typical business setup.
EVALUATING YOUR BUSINESS
You come to us with your business idea and concept and run it through with one of our qualified business advisers. We will work with you to understand how your idea can be converted into a great business model and assist you all the way to become a proud business owner in Dubai.
STRUCTURING THE ENTITY
Here we discuss the legal structure of business that fits well with the nature of your business and shareholders. Depending on the business activity the law has certain stipulation on how a business can be structured.
Options for legal structure based on business type
If your company is purely into professional services that does not sell any tangible product or trade directly in terms retail or wholesale selling then your business type is categorised as Professional Business. In this type of business a foreign investor or shareholders can hold 100% value of the shares without the need of having an Emirati partner. The business can be incorporated as a single owner establishment (also known has sole establishment) or by Civil Partnership in case of more than one share holder. This type of legal entity is not subjected to the commercial company laws as apposed to a limited liability company.
Businesses related to Trading, Importing and Exporting of commodities, Real Estate, Advertising fall under Commercial Incorporation. Non-GCC shareholders in this kind of entity requires an Emirati partner to hold at least 51% of shares as per the UAE Federal Commercial Law.
Any kind of Manufacturing of general commodities must be incorporated under an Industrial License. These businesses require special approval from The UAE Ministry of Economy, subject to reviewing of the business case study.
WORKING FINANCIALS
The most important part is the financials that needs to be understood and how this can be managed under your budget. Understanding the fact that starting up a new business requires ready finances, we will work every bit to save your hard earned money.
BUSINESS NAME
Business identity is not just a name but how you are identified to your customers and that makes you stand out in the Market. Choosing the right business name is as important as the product itself. We will run through all the options that are significant to your business and falls under the regulation.
BUSINESS PRESENCE
Should it be an office facility? A retail outlet? or a warehouse? It is important to understand the physical presence of the business must be inline with the business activity and falls under the approved property guidelines set by the Municipality. As an example, a publishing company, an automobile repair business can be only incorporated in a commercial warehouse. Similarly a restaurant or jewelry business must be incorporate on a retail address.
Registered business location is subjective to the business activity which is explained below
Most of the business are registered under a commercial office. This includes services and trading companies that generally does not have a specific requirement in terms of their activity. The premises must be an office or a unit under commercial tower registered with Dubai Land Department.
Restaurants, Stores, Super Markets and other retail businesses are required to be registered at a retail outlet for practising the business. There is a certain space requirement for the shops in line with the business activity.
Manufacturing and Industrial units must be registered on a commercial warehouse only in order to conduct their business. There are also certain businesses that can only be registered on a warehouse such as Automobile Repair and General Trading Wholesalers.
CONCLUDING INCORPORATION
At this stage you will have your Business Registration completed with Dubai Govt. Department of Economic. You are legal and can start executing your business. As soon as you have your permit, you are ready to reach a huge market around the world as a legal business registered in Dubai.
Are you ready to get going with your new business venture? We do understand you may have further questions or may prefer to sit down to discuss a little more. Send us your details below and we will be happy to get in touch with you promptly. Alternately, you can call us any time at 800 – SETUP.
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Level 44, Vision Tower,
Business Bay – Dubai.
Dubai
800 – SETUP
United Kingdom
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United States
+1 760 284 0002
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