Incorporation
Expand an Existing Company
Foreign companies can enter the UAE through a branch, a subsidiary or a representative office, in a free zone or on the mainland. We handle parent document legalisation, licensing, group structuring and the visas your team needs to start operating.
Fixed fee in your written proposal
Who it is for
Built for your situation.
Branches and subsidiaries for foreign companies entering or expanding in the UAE.
What is included
Everything handled, end to end.
Entry route
Branch, subsidiary or representative office compared.
Parent document legalisation
Attestation of the parent company's documents.
Licensing
Free zone or mainland branch or subsidiary licence.
Group structuring
Holding and operating entities aligned.
Team visas
Manager and employee visas, Emirates ID.
How it works
The process, step by step.
Expansion review
Goals, markets and group structure.
Legalisation
Parent documents attested for UAE use.
Licensing
Branch or subsidiary registered.
Operations
Office, visas and bank account support.
Documents you will need
- Parent company certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles
- Board resolution approving the UAE entity
- Power of attorney for the local manager
- Latest audited financial statements of the parent
- Passport of the appointed manager
Timeline
Usually 2 to 6 weeks, mainly depending on legalisation in the home country.
Updates at every stageFees
Fixed fee, quoted in writingGovernment fees are passed through at cost and shown separately on your proposal. Prices as of October 2026 and confirmed in your written proposal.
Questions
Expand an Existing Company FAQ.
Still unsure? Ask an advisor and get an answer in writing.
A branch is part of the parent company and the parent is liable for it. A subsidiary is a separate company with limited liability. We advise based on tax, liability and banking.
Yes. They must be notarised and legalised in the home country and attested in the UAE.
Related services
Often combined with this.
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