TYPES OF BUSINESS

FREEZONE ESTABLISHMENT (FZE)

Companies obtaining a license under this category will enjoy the status of an entirely independent corporate entity.

Documents Required with the Application Form:

1. Passport copy – valid for at least 6 months
2. Colored photograph
3. No Objection Letter from sponsor if the applicant is a resident of UAE
4. Visa copy or UID

BRANCH OF A LOCAL COMPANY

Free Zone Companies holding a valid license from any other UAE licensing authority are eligible for this license.

Documents Required with the Application Form:

1. Passport copy of the company manager – valid for at least 6 months
2. Colored photograph of the company manager
3. Visa copy or UID of company manager
4. Trade License copy
5. MOA Copy
6. Board Resolution copy

BRANCH OF A FOREIGN COMPANY

Licenses under this category are issued to companies established outside the UAE. The ownership of the company will be 100% foreign. However, sales can be made through a UAE registered agent or distributor only. The activity may be commercial, industrial/manufacture or services.

Documents Required with the Application Form:

1. Passport copy of company manager – valid for at least 6 months
2. Colored photograph of company manager
3. Visa copy of company manager
4. Trade License copy
5. MOA Copy
6. Board Resolution copy

FREEZONE COMPANY (FZC)

Corporate individuals forming a company shall be granted a license under this category.

Activity can be industrial/manufacture, commercial or services.

Documents Required with the Application Form:

1. Passport copy for each partner – valid for at least 6 months
2. Colored photograph of each partner
3. No Objection Letter from sponsor if the applicant is a resident of UAE
4. Visa copy or UID for each partner.