UAE Company Formation — Document Checklist

Shareholder / individual

Passport copies (valid 6+ months) for every shareholder Passport-size photos (white background) UAE visa / entry stamp or Emirates ID (if already in the UAE) Proof of address (recent utility bill or bank statement) CV / profile for each shareholder (often requested by banks)

Company / structure

Proposed company names (2–3 options, following naming rules) Chosen business activities (matched to what you'll actually do) Shareholding split and roles agreed Parent-company documents (if a corporate shareholder) — attested where required

Approvals & premises

Any special/third-party activity approvals identified Office / flexi-desk arrangement decided (affects visa quota)

Visas

Number of investor/employee visas needed decided Medical, Emirates ID and status-change steps understood

Corporate bank account

One-paragraph description of the business ready Source of funds and expected turnover explainable Supporting evidence (contracts, invoices, business plan)

This is a general checklist — exact requirements depend on your free zone or mainland authority, your activity, and your bank. We confirm the precise list for your case.

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General guidance only, not legal or financial advice. Document requirements vary by jurisdiction, activity, authority and bank, and change over time. Prepared by XILLION Group UAE.