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