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Summary A UAE shareholder agreement is a private contract between company founders that sits alongside the MOA (Memorandum of Association)

License Type Architect Registration DM Approval Setup Timeline Professional License (not trading) SCA (UAE Soc. of Engineers) Mandatory (Practice Auth.)

Trade License Regulatory Body Staff Ratio (0-2yr) Staff Ratio (2-3yr) Abu Dhabi DED + KHDA KHDA 1:4 1:6 ADEK (separate)

Market Size KSA Franchise Growth Governing Law Regulator USD 30Bn+ 20%+ since Vision 2030 Min. Decision 1310/2019 MOCI Summary Saudi

Operated by Location First Tenant License From Ownership TECOM Group Al Quoz, Dubai 2015 AED 15,000/yr 100% Foreign Summary Dubai

Sole Proprietorship LLC (incl. SPC) UAE or GCC nationals (most categories) Any nationality; 100% foreign ownership Licensed professionals (doctor, lawyer,

Structure Shareholders Liability UAE Visa LLC (single owner) 1 (you only) Limited Eligible   What Is a Single Person Company

What This Guide Covers Australian entrepreneurs are moving to Dubai at a growing rate, drawn by 0% personal income tax

Article Summary twofour54 is Abu Dhabi’s dedicated media and entertainment free zone, home to broadcasters, production companies, gaming studios, publishers,

Article Summary Indian entrepreneurs are setting up companies in Dubai at record rates, drawn by 0% personal tax, 9% corporate