Formation
Branch & representative offices
Documentation and coordination for overseas companies that wish to open a branch or representative office.
Overview
Overseas company branch and representative office documentation.
Who this service is for
Foreign companies entering the UAE under their existing identity
Groups opening a representative presence
Businesses that need to keep their parent company as the contracting entity
How the process works
1
Review the parent company and the intended activity
2
Confirm the branch or representative office route
3
Prepare parent company documents for attestation
4
Submit the application and coordinate approvals
5
Coordinate licence issue and next administrative steps
Typical documents checklist
- Parent company incorporation documents (indicative)
- Board resolution authorising the branch
- Parent company financial statements if required
- Passport copies of the appointed manager
- Attested and translated copies where required
This checklist is indicative only and is not a promise of universal requirements. We confirm what applies to your case during the consultation.
Pricing
Professional service feesOur coordination and preparation fees, set out in a tailored quotation after a short consultation.
Government, bank & third-party chargesOfficial fees and third-party costs are listed separately, so you can see exactly what goes where.
We coordinate documentation and applications. Licences, approvals and timelines are decided by the relevant authority and free zone, and are not guaranteed.
Common questions
Documents issued abroad usually need attestation or legalisation for use in the UAE. See our attestation services.
Scope of permitted activity differs. We explain what each route allows in your situation.