Establishing branches of Gulf companies

Companies that are headquartered in one of GCC countries that wish to open branches in the Emirate of Sharjah. 
Branch of a foreign company that carries out the activity related to the main company, and no company may conduct its activity in the Emirate unless foreign companies are registered in the Ministry's register and have obtained the approvals and licenses required by the laws in force in the country
 

  1. Register investors (company or individuals) if a license has not been previously issued.

  2. Issue the trade name (select activities - legal form - facility name - investors).

  3. Technical evaluation (review of site data and its compatibility with the activity) (Commercial Control and Protection Department)

  4. After completing the technical evaluation, you must visit Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority to pay the electricity insurance and lease contract certification fees.

  5. Issuance of license.

  6. The license must be renewed upon expiration. Failure to renew within the specified period will result in a fine of AED 200 per month.

•    Main Company must be wholly owned by GCC citizens.
•    If there are partners from outside the GCC, the company is not considered "GCC" under the concept of national treatment.
•    The economic activity must be among the activities permitted for GCC citizens within the framework of reciprocity (some activities are excluded, such as: defense services, security, Hajj and Ummrah, and some private professional activities). 
 

•    Investor approval using UAE Pass through external service offices.
•    Certified copy of lease contract (if applicable).
•    Approval from official authorities depending on the type of business activity, if applicable.
•    Certified copy of trade license and registration certificate of the parent company (headquarters)
•    Certified copy of the main company Memorandum of Association and its annexes, if applicable, with a legal translation if necessary.
•    Certified copy of main company Memorandum of Association.
•    Minutes of meeting or the board of directors' decision approving the opening of the branch, along with a legal translation if necessary.
•    Power of attorney for company representative.
•    Translation and certification of all documents by UAE embassy in the foreign country and the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
 

Licensing Section Fees
•    License issuance fee is calculated at 13% of the lease contract value or area for nationalities from other countries, with a minimum of AED 11000.
•    Permit fees for placing trade name signboard: AED 200 (fees vary according to the data in the signboard).
•    Issuing commercial register certificate: AED 5000 
•    Printing: AED 300
•    E-services: AED 100
•    Representative Card: AED 300
Other Related Fees
•    Technical Evaluation: AED 150
Third Party Fees
•    Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry fees
•    Fees of other entities related to the licensing process (depending on the activity)
 

•    Registering investors (company or individual) if a license has not been previously issued.
•    Issuing trade name.
•    Technical evaluation (Commercial Control and Protection Department).
•    Referring to Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority to pay electricity insurance and lease contract certification fees.
•    Approvals from other parties depending on the activity.
 

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