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UAE Company Formation & Business Support
Company formation and business establishment in the UAE through our overseas legal consultants, coordinated with English-law support from London and Luton.
Discuss your enquiryWho we help
Entrepreneurs, investors, businesses and professional advisers establishing or restructuring a business in the UAE, including clients with related UK interests.
How we can help
Choosing a structure and location
Our overseas legal consultants help assess mainland and free-zone options, including DIFC structures where appropriate. The choice depends on the proposed activity, ownership, operating location and commercial objectives. Requirements are checked with the relevant emirate or free-zone authority.
Company formation and licensing
Coordinated support with formation documents, shareholder information and the applications required for registration and licensing. Local legal advice, filings and dealings with the relevant authorities are handled by appropriately qualified and authorised advisers in the UAE.
Shareholders, joint ventures and governance
Support with ownership arrangements, joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements, decision-making and subsequent changes to the business. Local-law documents are prepared or reviewed by the overseas advisers; we handle any separately agreed English-law agreements.
Connecting the business with the UK
Balaghi & Rose can advise on related English-law contracts, UK corporate arrangements and commercial disputes. We coordinate with our overseas consultants so that responsibilities and documents fit together across the jurisdictions.
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We begin with the proposed activity, intended location, ownership and commercial objectives. Our overseas consultants assess the local requirements, while we identify any English-law work. You receive a clear scope, the responsible advisers and an explanation of professional fees and anticipated third-party costs before proceeding.
Common questions
Who provides the local legal advice?
Appropriately qualified and authorised overseas advisers provide the UAE legal advice and local formation work. Balaghi & Rose coordinates the matter and handles any agreed English-law work. We confirm the advisers, their roles and the arrangements for instruction before work begins.
Can every business have the same ownership and licence arrangements?
No. Ownership, permitted activities and approval requirements depend on the proposed business and the applicable rules. Our overseas advisers assess the particular structure and activity rather than assuming a single route suits every investor.
Does company formation include a visa or bank account?
Not automatically. Residence, banking, tax registration and sector-specific permissions may require separate applications or advice. Timing and approval depend on the relevant authority or institution; the agreed scope will identify any additional work.
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Your next step
Discuss your matter
Tell us the proposed business activity, intended location, ownership structure and whether there is an existing UK or overseas business. Please send a brief outline first; we will explain how to provide identification and other documents after initial checks.
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