Registering a Contracting Company in the UAE

Company registration in the UAE goes through Each emirate's economic department (Dubai DET, Abu Dhabi ADDED) and free-zone authorities. This summary comes from the the UAE pack in EtimadCo, with its sources.

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Authority

Registry
Each emirate's economic department (Dubai DET, Abu Dhabi ADDED) and free-zone authorities

Portal
No documented online portal yet

Company documents

Trade licence with contracting activity
Municipality contractor registration/grade (Dubai Contractor Register)
Chamber membership certificate
Corporate tax registration with the FTA
VAT registration (TRN) once the threshold is met (when applicable)
Dubai Municipality professional competency certificates for technical staff (when applicable)

Sources: taxsummaries.pwc.com · taxsummaries.pwc.com · dlp.dubai.gov.ae · kayrouzandassociates.com · enterpriseam.com · afridi-angell.com · clydeco.com · gulfnews.com · documents: practice per the same guides

FAQ

Where is a contracting company registered in the UAE?

With Each emirate's economic department (Dubai DET, Abu Dhabi ADDED) and free-zone authorities.

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