What Qarar handles
Company formation
Entity setup guidance for free zone, mainland, and holding company workflows.
Audience
Founders, operators, and relocation teams
Set up a UAE entity — free zone, mainland, or holding company — with structured workflows, document intake, and coordinated execution.
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What This Service Covers
Qarar manages the end-to-end formation process for:
- Free zone companies: DIFC, ADGM, IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, and other UAE free zones.
- Mainland LLCs: DED-registered companies with local market access.
- Holding companies: SPV structures for asset ownership, real estate holding, or cross-border asset planning.
The service includes entity selection guidance, trade name reservation, license application, Memorandum of Association drafting coordination, shareholder documentation, and authority liaison.
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Who Starts This Service
Founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who need a registered UAE legal entity. Common entry points include:
- A new business operation in the UAE
- A visa-linked corporate structure (Golden Visa via company ownership)
- A holding entity for UAE property or cross-border assets
- A local subsidiary of an international company
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What Is Involved
Phase 1: Intake and structure selection You submit your residency situation, business activity, shareholder details, and jurisdiction preference. Qarar reviews these to recommend the most suitable structure.
Phase 2: Document preparation You upload shareholder passports, proof of address, and any company documents for existing entities. Qarar prepares the required application set.
Phase 3: Authority submission and tracking Qarar submits applications to the relevant free zone or DED authority, tracks status, responds to authority queries, and keeps you informed of milestones.
Phase 4: License and post-formation steps Upon approval, you receive the trade license, certificate of incorporation, and Memorandum of Association. Qarar coordinates next steps such as visa applications, bank account opening, and establishment card registration.
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Documents You Will Need
Key requirements:
- Passport copies for all shareholders and managers
- Proof of address for all shareholders (utility bill or bank statement, dated within 3 months)
- Existing corporate documents if the shareholder is a company
- Proposed trade name options (minimum three alternatives)
- Business activity description
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Timelines
Timelines vary by jurisdiction and authority workload. Free zone formations typically complete in 5–15 business days from document approval. Mainland formations typically take 2–4 weeks. Complex structures or authority queries extend these timelines. Qarar provides real-time status updates throughout.
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Related Services
- Residency & Visas: Company formation is the usual entry point for Golden Visa and investor visa applications.
- Banking: A trade license is required to open a corporate bank account.
- Tax Residency: An established UAE entity is often part of tax residency evidence collection.
- Renewals & Compliance: Annual license renewal is required for all UAE entities.
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*This document describes the operational workflow. It is not legal advice. Formation requirements, costs, and timelines are subject to change by UAE authorities.*