Business Setup | Al Hasel Business Services

The Process

End-to-End Business Setup Journey

A comprehensive guide to the procedures involved in establishing your company in the UAE, from initial concept to full operational readiness.

Initial Approval

Securing the primary go-ahead from the Department of Economy to begin the business formation process.

Name Reservation

Selecting and reserving a compliant and unique trade name for your new enterprise.

Ownership Decision

Structuring the company legally and determining if local sponsorship or a local service agent is required.

MOA Drafting

Preparing, translating, and notarizing the Memorandum of Association (MOA) between partners.

Department Approvals

Securing external NOCs (e.g., RTA, DHA, Civil Defense) if the chosen business activity requires it.

Ejari (Tenancy Contract)

Leasing and registering the physical space for your business, whether an office, shop, or warehouse.

License Submission

Submitting all collated documents and payment vouchers for the final trade license issuance.

Establishment Card

Issuing the immigration establishment card to allow the company to hire staff and process visas.

Labor File Opening

Registering the mainland company with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

Mainland Company Setup

Establish your company in the UAE Mainland to engage in business anywhere in the country with zero local ownership restrictions. A mainland license offers the highest flexibility for trading and retail.

100% Expat Ownership
No currency restrictions
Ability to trade directly with the local market

Freezone Company Setup

Explore options across 50+ Free Zones. Capitalize on full tax exemptions, 100% capital repatriation, and rapid registration tailored to specific industries like Tech, Media, and Logistics.

100% Corporate Tax Exemptions (subject to conditions)
Cost-effective packages
State-of-the-art infrastructure

Offshore Incorporation

Incorporate a secure corporate structure in the UAE without requiring a physical workspace. Offshore setups are ideal for international trade, asset protection, and property holding.

Complete Anonymity and Privacy
No audit requirement
Multi-currency bank accounts

Corporate Restructuring & Liquidation

Expert management of post-incorporation structural changes and legal dissolution of entities.

License Amendment

Businesses evolve, and so do their structures. Whether you are changing your trade name, adding or removing business activities, transferring shares, changing local sponsors, or updating the management structure, we handle the entire license amendment process. We draft board resolutions, amend the Memorandum of Association (MOA), and secure necessary approvals from the Department of Economy and other regulatory bodies to ensure your new structure is legally sound and fully compliant.

Company Liquidation (Cancellation)

Properly closing a company in the UAE requires strict adherence to legal protocols to avoid future liabilities. Our liquidation services cover the appointment of liquidators, publishing dissolution notices in local newspapers, canceling employee visas and establishment cards, closing corporate bank accounts, obtaining clearance certificates from utility providers, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), and the final cancellation of the trade license from the economic department.

Business Setup in UAE