Branch of a Foreign Company
Your company, now in the UAE: no new shareholders, parent keeps control.
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100% parent-owned
Same brand
Mainland or free zone
GoldenKey feefrom AED 16,500Govt fees as noted
Documents6 itemswe check them first
Process4 stepsone consultant
Best forForeign companies with UAE clients or projects
Who this is for
Open a UAE branch of your existing company — same name, 100% owned by the parent.
Foreign companies with UAE clients or projects
Groups that want one legal identity
Contractors bidding for UAE tenders
Companies that must not create a new entity for tax reasons
What we do for you
Everything included in the GoldenKey fee — you send documents, we do the rest.
Ministry of Economy registration (mainland)
Parent company document attestation
Local service agent (if required)
Licence and establishment card
Bank introduction
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Documents you’ll need
Send scans on WhatsApp — we check them before anything is submitted.
- Parent certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Parent MoA/Articles (attested)
- Board resolution to open a UAE branch + appoint manager (attested)
- Power of attorney to the branch manager (attested)
- Audited financials of the parent (last 2 years)
- Passport copy (valid 6+ months) of manager
Missing something? Most documents can be arranged by GoldenKey (attestation, translation, Ejari, business plan).
How it works
Every step with its usual time. One consultant from start to finish.
- 1
Attestation2–4 weeks
Parent documents legalised in the home country, UAE embassy and MoFA.
- 2
Approvals1–2 weeks
DED initial approval and Ministry of Economy registration.
- 3
Licence1 week
Office lease, licence, establishment card.
- 4
Operations2 weeks
Bank, visas, VAT where needed.
Why applications get rejected — and the fix
The problems we see most, and what we do about them before you apply.
Why choose GoldenKey
Ajman Free Zone registered, in-depth UAE knowledge
Most files move the same day
No hidden fees — every price in writing
From first message to completion, on WhatsApp
Pricing
Live from GoldenKey’s price list and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Mainland branch (Dubai). Free zone branches from AED 9,900.
- Ministry of Economy registration (mainland)
- Parent company document attestation
- Local service agent (if required)
- Licence and establishment card
- Bank introduction
Frequently asked questions
Does a branch pay UAE corporate tax?
Yes, on UAE profits above AED 375,000, like any UAE entity.
Bank guarantee?
Mainland branches post a AED 50,000 guarantee with the Ministry of Economy.
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