- UAE Civil Code entities (an Individual Establishment or Civil Works Company) are formed under UAE Civil Code which restricts them to perform only “non-commercial” or civil activities.
- 100% foreign ownership.
- Any trade-related activity is not allowed under professional trade license Dubai.
- Depending on the business activity, professional firm can be a LLC (Limited Liability Company) Now foreigners have 100% ownership and no longer require the assistance of local sponsors to start their businesses in Dubai with shares and also can opt to bring on board a local agent with no interference in the business and based on a service module to get things smoothly done in different departments with the help of a local agent without having to give them any shareholding.
- A foreign company can become a partner in Civil Company if it reflects the same business activity as the parent company.
Professional Business Activities include but not limited to the following:
Artisans, Event Management, Businessmen Service, Internet content provider, Cleaning services, Consultancy services, Computer Graphic design services, Document Clearing, Web Design, Printing & Publishing, Repairing (Watch, Mobile etc.) & furnishing, Salon & Spa (ladies and gents), Security Services, Typing & photocopying, Training.