Branch office setup
Open a UAE Branch of Your Existing Company
A branch office lets an existing company operate in the UAE under its own name, carrying out activities aligned with the parent entity — without incorporating a separate legal entity.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
How a branch works
A branch is legally part of the parent company rather than a separate entity. It operates under the parent's name and is limited to activities the parent is licensed to perform.
- Operates under the parent company name
- No separate share capital structure
- Activities must align with the parent
- Attested parent documents are required
- Residence visas available for staff
- Available in mainland and several free zones
How the process works
Consultation
We review your activity, ownership, visa needs and budget, then recommend the structures that genuinely fit.
Documentation
We prepare and check the application pack so the file is submitted right the first time.
Approval & licensing
We handle authority submissions, name reservation, initial approvals and the licence issuance process.
Post-setup support
Establishment card, visas, Emirates ID, bank account introductions, tax registration and ongoing compliance.
Documents usually required
Exact requirements depend on the authority, activity and nationality. We confirm your list before submission.
- Attested certificate of incorporation of the parent company
- Attested memorandum and articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE branch
- Attested power of attorney for the branch manager
- Audited financial statements of the parent
- Passport copy of the appointed branch manager
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? A consultant can walk you through the detail in a short call.
A UAE branch is generally within scope of UAE corporate tax rules on its UAE-attributable profits. Our tax team advises on registration and filing obligations for your case.
Yes — corporate documents typically require notarisation, legalisation in the home country and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation. We coordinate the process.
Timelines vary by authority, activity and how quickly documents and approvals are returned. Your consultant gives you an indicative schedule at the start and keeps you updated at each stage.
Cost depends on the authority, licence type, number of visas and office option you choose. We prepare a written, itemised quotation for your specific case rather than publishing a headline figure that may not apply to you.
Free consultation
Speak with a Bizzone UAE consultant
Tell us what you plan to do in the UAE and we will map out the licence, visa and compliance path that fits.
- +971 50 121 6915
- info@bizzoneuae.com
- Office No. 105, Alkhayyal Building, Near Karama Medical Fitness Center, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
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