CLIENT CHECKLIST – BUSINESS LICENSE SETUP IN THE UAE

(Mainland & Free Zone)

Purpose:
This checklist helps us assess your business requirements accurately and ensure a smooth, compliant business setup process in the UAE.


SECTION 1: CLIENT BASIC INFORMATION

☐ Full Name (as per Passport): __________________________
☐ Nationality: __________________________
☐ Email Address: ________________________
☐ Contact Number (WhatsApp preferred): __________________
☐ Current UAE Visa Status (if any):
☐ ☐ Visit Visa ☐ Residence Visa ☐ No UAE Visa


SECTION 2: BUSINESS OVERVIEW

☐ Proposed Business Name (if decided): __________________
☐ Business Activity (describe clearly):


☐ Nature of Business:
☐ ☐ Trading
☐ ☐ Consultancy / Services
☐ ☐ Manufacturing
☐ ☐ E-commerce
☐ ☐ Other: ______________________

☐ Target Clients:
☐ ☐ UAE-based
☐ ☐ International
☐ ☐ Both


SECTION 3: LICENSE PREFERENCE

☐ Preferred Jurisdiction:
☐ ☐ Mainland
☐ ☐ Free Zone
☐ ☐ Not Sure (Advisory Required)

☐ Preferred Emirate (if any):
☐ ☐ Dubai
☐ ☐ Abu Dhabi
☐ ☐ Sharjah
☐ ☐ Ras Al Khaimah
☐ ☐ Other: ______________________


SECTION 4: SHAREHOLDERS & STRUCTURE

☐ Number of Shareholders: ______

For each shareholder, provide:
☐ Full Name (Passport): __________________________
☐ Nationality: __________________________
☐ Ownership Percentage: ______ %

☐ Do you require a specific shareholding structure?
☐ ☐ Yes ☐ No

☐ Will there be:
☐ ☐ Single Owner
☐ ☐ Multiple Partners
☐ ☐ Corporate Shareholder


SECTION 5: OFFICE & PHYSICAL PRESENCE

☐ Office Requirement:
☐ ☐ Physical Office
☐ ☐ Flexi-Desk
☐ ☐ Warehouse / Industrial Space

☐ Estimated Office Requirement:
☐ ☐ Small ☐ Medium ☐ Large


SECTION 6: VISAS & IMMIGRATION

☐ Number of UAE Residence Visas Required: ______

☐ Visas needed for:
☐ ☐ Owner(s)
☐ ☐ Employees
☐ ☐ Family Sponsorship (future)


SECTION 7: BANKING & COMPLIANCE

☐ UAE Corporate Bank Account Required:
☐ ☐ Yes ☐ No

☐ Expected Monthly Turnover (estimate):
☐ ☐ Under AED 50,000
☐ ☐ AED 50,000 – 250,000
☐ ☐ Above AED 250,000

☐ Source of Funds:


☐ Countries you will deal with (if international):



SECTION 8: TAX & REGULATORY

☐ VAT Registration Expected?
☐ ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Sure

☐ Expected Annual Revenue (estimate):


☐ Any regulated activity involved?
☐ ☐ Yes ☐ No

If yes, specify: __________________________


SECTION 9: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (INITIAL)

Please prepare clear copies of the following:

☐ Passport copy (all shareholders)
☐ UAE visa copy (if available)
☐ Emirates ID (if available)
☐ Passport-size photograph (white background)
☐ Existing company documents (if branch / holding)


SECTION 10: TIMELINE & BUDGET

☐ Preferred Setup Timeline:
☐ ☐ Urgent (7–10 days)
☐ ☐ Standard (2–3 weeks)
☐ ☐ Flexible

☐ Estimated Budget Range (optional):



SECTION 11: DECLARATION

☐ I confirm that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
☐ I understand that final requirements may vary based on regulatory approvals.

Client Name: __________________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ___ / ___ / 20__


🔒 Important Disclaimer

This checklist is for preliminary assessment purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or regulatory advice. Final requirements may vary depending on jurisdiction, activity, and authority approvals.

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