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Sole Establishment in the UAE

Sole Establishment is a simple business form in the UAE for professionals and consultants who want to work under their own name. It is an ideal option for IT experts, marketers, accountants, trainers, translators, or consultants wishing to start a practice without complex partnership structures.

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Key Features

  1. 100% ownership — one owner and manager.
  2. Available only for Professional Licence.
  3. Registration possible for UAE nationals and foreigners.
  4. Foreigners require a Local Service Agent (LSA) — no business involvement.
  5. Not suitable for trading, manufacturing, and partnership projects.
  6. Personal liability: the owner is liable with all assets for business obligations.

Where Sole Establishment is Applied

  • Consulting (IT, HR, business).
  • Design and marketing.
  • Translations, teaching, coaching.
  • Engineering and architectural services.
  • Accounting, auditing, legal services.
  • Medical and educational practice (for UAE nationals).
Want to Open a Sole Establishment in the UAE?

MIRAD will register the business turnkey: licence, office, Emirates ID, LSA, and full compliance.

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What MIRAD Does

  • Registration of Professional Licence through DED or Free Zone.
  • Selection of a reliable Local Service Agent for foreigners.
  • Assistance with licence, office, and Emirates ID.
  • Setup of WPS and personnel accounting.
  • Consultations on asset protection with personal liability.

FAQ: Sole Establishment in the UAE

❓ Can a foreigner open a Sole Establishment?
✅ Yes, but a Local Service Agent (LSA) is required.

❓ Is Sole Establishment suitable for trading?
❌ No, only for professional activities.

❓ What are the risks of this form?
❗ The owner is liable with all personal assets for company obligations.

❓ How long does registration take?
✅ Usually 1–2 weeks, including licence and Emirates ID.

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