Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The process generally begins by selecting the right business activity and deciding whether a Mainland, Free Zone, or Offshore company best suits your objectives. After choosing a legal structure, your company name is reserved, approvals are obtained, incorporation documents are prepared, and the trade license is issued. Depending on your requirements, you can then apply for visas, open a corporate bank account, register for VAT if applicable, and begin operations. AB Nexis manages every stage to ensure a smooth and compliant business setup.

To renew a UAE trade license, companies must submit a signed renewal application along with the required supporting documents. Businesses operating from a physical office must provide a valid tenancy contract or lease agreement. Updated passport and visa copies of shareholders may also be required to ensure government records remain accurate. Additional documents may be requested depending on the licensing authority and business activity.

A new employment visa application generally requires a completed visa application form, a passport with sufficient validity, passport-sized photographs, the company's valid trade license, Establishment or Immigration Card, and a signed employment contract. Certain professions may also require an attested and translated university degree. Additional documents may be requested depending on the immigration authority.

Dependant visa applications are normally processed within one to three weeks, subject to immigration approvals, document verification, and individual circumstances.

Banks generally request the company's incorporation documents, trade license, shareholder and director passports, Emirates IDs where applicable, business profile, CVs, proof of business activities, and information about expected transactions. Each bank has its own compliance requirements and may request additional documentation.

Yes. Many Mainland business activities permit full foreign ownership, subject to government regulations and licensing requirements. Eligibility depends on the specific activity and emirate where the company is incorporated.

Direct transfers between Free Zones are generally not permitted. Businesses wishing to operate in another Free Zone may establish a branch or incorporate a new company, subject to approval from the relevant authorities.

Changing a company name requires approval from the relevant licensing authority. Once approved, the necessary amendment documents are prepared, legal publication requirements are completed where applicable, and a revised trade license is issued.