Sole establishment
Sole Establishment Setup for Independent Professionals
A sole establishment is owned by one individual and is commonly used by consultants and service professionals who trade under their own name and expertise.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
Who it suits
Sole establishments work well for professional and consultancy activities where the licence follows the individual rather than a corporate shareholding structure.
- Single individual owner
- Common for professional and consultancy activities
- Straightforward licensing structure
- Residence visa eligibility
- Local service agent required for some cases
- Can be converted to an LLC as you grow
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.
- Passport copies for all shareholders and managers
- Passport-size photographs to authority specification
- Proposed company names (multiple options)
- Description of the intended business activity
- Visa page or entry stamp where applicable
- Proof of address or utility bill where requested
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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A sole establishment has one individual owner and no separate share capital structure, so liability is not limited in the same way as an LLC. An LLC is usually the better choice where risk or investors are involved.
Yes, subject to meeting the standard salary, accommodation and documentation criteria applied by the immigration authority.
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.
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.
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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