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Foreign Entity Incorporation
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Structuring Your UAE Presence
Foreign companies looking to operate in the UAE have several options depending on their business objectives, operational scope, and long-term strategy. The most common structures include Branch Offices, Representative Offices, and Wholly Owned Subsidiaries—each with distinct legal implications, liability structures, and regulatory requirements.
Choosing the right structure is critical. A branch office allows you to conduct the same activities as your parent company, while a representative office is limited to marketing and liaison functions. A subsidiary, on the other hand, operates as an independent legal entity. AB Nexis helps you evaluate these options and select the structure that best serves your commercial goals.
Entity Types for Foreign Companies
We help you choose and establish the right corporate structure for your UAE operations.
Branch Office
Operate under the parent company's name and conduct the same business activities. Requires a UAE National Agent (service agent) for mainland branches, or can be established in a free zone without one.
Representative Office
A liaison entity that can promote the parent company's products and services in the UAE but cannot engage in commercial transactions or generate revenue locally.
Wholly Owned Subsidiary
A separate legal entity fully owned by the foreign parent company. Following the UAE's 2020 Commercial Companies Law amendments, 100% foreign ownership is permitted for most business activities.
Free Zone Entity
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Register Your Foreign Entity in the UAE
Our team will help you select the right structure, prepare all documentation, and manage the full registration process with UAE authorities.
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