Business plan
Some activities, authorities or bank applications require a clear description of services, markets, staffing and expected finances.
FORMATION DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Documents required for UAE company formation.
Prepare clear shareholder, ownership and business information before submission. The exact checklist depends on the authority, activity, legal form and applicant profile.
INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS
A straightforward application usually starts here.
✓ Clear, valid passport copy
✓ Contact and residential-address details
✓ Passport-style photograph where requested
✓ Proposed company names
✓ Selected activities and business description
✓ Ownership percentages and manager details
✓ UAE visa, entry stamp or Emirates ID where applicable
CORPORATE SHAREHOLDERS
Expect a more detailed ownership trail.
Where an existing company will be a shareholder, authorities commonly require incorporation records, constitutional documents, registers, resolutions and ultimate-beneficial-owner information.
Documents issued abroad may require notarisation, legalisation, attestation or certified translation. The sequence should be confirmed before ordering these services, because requirements vary.
BUSINESS EVIDENCE
Additional documents may be needed.
Qualifications
Professional or regulated activities may require degrees, certificates, experience records or approval from a specialist body.
Source of funds
Authorities, banks or service providers may request evidence explaining how the company and its operations are funded.
Facility documents
A lease, facility agreement or premises approval may be required depending on activity, licence and visa needs.
AVOID DELAYS
Check quality and consistency before submission.
Names, dates, addresses and ownership information should be consistent across documents. Passport scans must be complete and readable. Proposed activities should match the business description and any supporting evidence.
Do not attest or translate corporate documents until the required format and sequence have been confirmed for the selected authority.
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