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United Arab Emirates · UAE Business Setup

Branch or subsidiary

Options for an established foreign company opening a UAE presence as a branch or a locally incorporated subsidiary.

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Quick answer

What is Branch or subsidiary?

Branch or subsidiary is a UAE company formation option in United Arab Emirates. Options for an established foreign company opening a UAE presence as a branch or a locally incorporated subsidiary. Applications are decided by The relevant licensing authority. The qualifying asset and government fees are shown separately, and Dynasty Migration's professional fee is quoted on consultation.

  • Decided by The relevant licensing authority
  • Asset and government fee kept separate
  • Professional fee quoted on consultation

At a glance

Key facts

Each cost shown separately
Documents
Parent company records, legalised and attested
Government fee
Registration and licence fees set by the authority

Paid to the authority. Not part of the qualifying asset.

Professional fee
Quoted on consultation

Advisory service, separate from authority charges.

Clear limitation

What this does not give

Registration does not guarantee immigration approval for staff.

  • Approval rests with the authority

    Only the issuing government or its unit can approve, refuse, or revoke an application.

  • No outcome can be promised

    No adviser can guarantee a decision. Any claim of assured approval is a warning sign.

  • Rules can change after publication

    Thresholds, fees, and criteria are set by the authority and may change — confirm before you commit.

Step by step

How to apply for Branch or subsidiary

A calm, document-first sequence. Timings depend on the authority and your file.

  1. 1Check eligibility

    Answer a short set of questions about your goals, family and assets.

  2. 2Confirm current criteria

    We check the latest published rules from The relevant licensing authority.

  3. 3Prepare documents

    Gather, translate and certify the documents the authority requests.

  4. 4Submit and wait for decision

    The file is lodged and the issuing authority makes the final decision.

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The relevant licensing authority makes the final decision. Dynasty Migration prepares and guides the application but does not issue or guarantee visas, permits or citizenship.

Next step

Discuss Branch or subsidiary with an adviser

Start with a short eligibility check, or call or WhatsApp us for a private conversation.