Branch Setup
Expand Your Existing Business into the UAE Market
A branch office allows an existing foreign company to expand operations into the UAE while maintaining full ownership under the parent company structure.
A branch is not a separate legal entity it operates as an extension of the parent company and must perform the same business activities.
Key Features of UAE Branch Setup
100% foreign ownership
Same business activity as parent company
Parent company holds liability
Requires government approvals and licensing
May require bank guarantee and regulatory documentation
Foreign branch setup requires parent company documents, approvals, and regulatory verification from UAE authorities.
Who Should Choose Branch Setup
- International corporations expanding to UAE
- Global service companies
- Manufacturing and trading groups
- Multinational consulting firms