Overview

There are a variety of corporate structures available to foreign companies seeking to set up in the UAE. This article takes a look at the most popular corporate structures available to foreign companies, including UAE (non free zone) based companies; free zone based entities; and branch offices of foreign companies.

Pursuant to the UAE Companies Law, the maximum foreign ownership permitted in UAE limited liability companies is 49%. Companies which are established in UAE free zones are permitted to be 100% foreign owned but are subject to certain trading restrictions of which investors should be aware. The briefing describes how the corporate structure which is ultimately adopted by the foreign company will depend on its specific business requirements.

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