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- Steps Included
- Requirements
- Documents
- Permitted Business Activities
- Selection of business activity after ascertaining the market, customers, competition, and USPs
- Formulation of business strategy and marketing methods based on the assessments
- Trade name reservation and initial approval to initiate company formation in Downtown Dubai
- Preparation of the documents required for the business setup in Downtown Dubai. All the documents must be authentic, and foreign documents must be attested.
- Ejari registration of the office space identified for the Downtown Dubai business setup
- Obtain the trade license for business operations in Downtown Dubai
- Get the Establishment card, comply with immigration formalities, and obtain visas for the investor(s) and employees
- Open a corporate bank account for the company
- Approval of the chosen business activity by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
- Finalization of the company structure, which would determine the Downtown Dubai business setup procedure and other factors
- Trade name reservation certificate
- NOC/Initial approval from the DET
- Notarization of MOA/Conclusion of the Local Service Agent (LSA) agreement
- Registration of the Ejari
- Additional approvals (depends on the business activity chosen)
- Labour registration
- VAT registration (if applicable)
- UBO declaration
- Passport copies of the shareholder(s)
- Visa copy/entry stamp (if applicable)
- Emirates ID copy (if UAE resident)
- Trade name reservation certificate
- Initial approval certificate
- MOA (for LLCs)/LSA (for professional firms, if required)
- Ejari registration certificate
- Business plan
- External approval (if required)
- Legal documents
- Financial documents
- Trading Activities: Retail trading of items such as electronics, garments, fashion products, gadgets, and jewellery, supermarkets, retail stores, and general trading business activities.
- Professional Services: Business consultation services, management and HR, marketing and advertising, IT services, software consultancy, legal services, auditing and accounting, and maintenance services.
- Hospitality and Tourism: Restaurants, hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, homestays, event management companies, and ticketing services. Additional approvals may be required for setting up a business in this sector.
- E-commerce: Online business, dropshipping, digital marketplaces, and sales through social media platforms.
- Real Estate Business: Property management, property development, leasing and renting, real estate brokerage, and real estate business firms. Approval from the Dubai Land Department is mandatory for company formation in Downtown Dubai in this business sector.
- Health and Wellness Sector: Beauty salons, fitness centres, spas, gyms, health clinics, and rehabilitation centres.
- Media and Creative Business: Marketing firms, advertising agencies, graphic design services, photography and videography, content creation, and digital marketing.
- Education Sector: Academies, coaching centres, skill development centres, educational consultancies, training centres, and educational institutions regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.
- Corporate and Support Services: PRO firms, business centres, documentation support, co-working spaces, and facility management services.
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I engaged with Kiltons, I have been consistently impressed with their commitment to customer satisfaction. The staff members have been not only knowledgeable and professional but also incredibly attentive to my needs. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that my experience with their services has been seamless and enjoyable.... true business consultant.
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