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Mainland LLC Company Formation In Dubai UAE

Mainland LLC Company Formation in Dubai for Germans

Mainland LLC is the most popular structure for German entrepreneurs to start a business in the UAE.

Key Points for Mainland LLC Company Formation in Dubai for Germans

If you are a German entrepreneur looking to set up an LLC in Dubai, here are the facts. A Dubai Mainland LLC requires minimum 2 and maximum 50 shareholders to form.

From 1st June 2021, German investors can own 100% of the shares in a Mainland LLC for selected commercial activities in Dubai.

An LLC structure limits liabilities to the company only. Shareholders are not personally liable for debts.

Minimum capital requirement is AED 300,000 in Dubai and AED 150,000 in other Emirates. German investors can increase capital as per business needs during setup.

Profits and losses distribution can be distributed among the shareholders. Management can be handled by a shareholder or a third party appointed by him.

Dubai LLCs cannot do insurance, banking or financial investment business and their shares are not tradable instruments.

Any individual or business from Germany can form a Mainland LLC in Dubai for most of the commercial activities.

Mainland LLC can open branches in Dubai or in other Emirates.

Day to day operations and banking is handled by a manager listed in the notarized Memorandum of Association (MOA). Typically the investor acts as the manager and is liable for misconduct.

LLCs can get loans and credit from UAE financial institutions based on eligibility.

Some activities require a special license from DED or approval from DHA, KHDA, RTA, DTCM or Dubai Municipality.

Having a physical office or shop is mandatory. In some cases German businesses can also register under desk facilities or Sustainability Centers.

Trading LLCs can do business across UAE and manage import/export operations globally.

German shareholders holding AED 72,000 or more in capital can apply for a 3 years UAE residence visa and sponsor their family or parents.

UAE’s Labour Department allows hiring multiple employees as per business size and compliance.

For liquidation LLCs need to provide an audit report by a registered auditor and publish the closure in UAE newspapers.

LLC company formation in Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Viele Tätigkeiten erlauben 100 % ausländisches Eigentum. Vor der Gründung müssen die gewählte Tätigkeit und mögliche Genehmigungen der Fachbehörden geprüft werden.

Die Mainland LLC wird nach dem Recht und Lizenzsystem der VAE gegründet. Leitung, Haftung, Visa und laufende Pflichten unterscheiden sich daher von einer deutschen GmbH.

Namensreservierung, Vorabgenehmigung und Dokumente können häufig aus der Ferne bearbeitet werden. Für Visum, Biometrie oder Bankkonto kann eine Reise erforderlich sein.

Handelsregisterauszüge, Satzung und Gesellschafterbeschlüsse können eine notarielle Beglaubigung, Apostille oder weitere Bestätigung für die Verwendung in den VAE benötigen.

In der Regel ist eine zulässige Geschäftsadresse mit Mietvertrag erforderlich. Art und Größe hängen von Tätigkeit, Visa-Anzahl und Lizenzbehörde ab.

Nach Einrichtung der Firmen- und Einwanderungsakten kann die Gesellschaft geeignete ausländische Mitarbeiter sponsern, vorbehaltlich Arbeitsrecht, Quoten und Berufsbezeichnung.

Flyingcolour® helps German entrepreneurs with company formation across UAE—Mainland, Free Zones and Offshore. We also help with UAE bank account openings. Our team coordinates with UAE authorities and banks to ensure a smooth, fast and compliant setup process.