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Since the 2020 Companies Law amendments, most mainland business activities allow 100% foreign ownership — a local sponsor is no longer required in those cases. However, a limited number of regulated activities (e.g. certain security, oil & gas, and banking-related sectors) still require a UAE national partner. Amer MBS helps you determine whether your chosen activity is on the restricted list and, if so, connects you with a vetted corporate sponsor so you retain full operational and financial control.
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Eligibility
Foreign entrepreneurs requiring a UAE national sponsor for mainland LLC setup under the UAE Commercial Companies Law.
Businesses needing full mainland market access that is not available through free zone structures.
Required Documents
Identity verification for LLC registration with DET
Determines whether the activity requires a local sponsor under current regulations
Defines the partnership structure and ownership distribution
Supports activity classification and sponsor matching based on business scope
Process Timeline
- 1
Activity assessment & sponsor requirement check
Amer MBS reviews your proposed business activities against DET's restricted activities list to confirm whether a local sponsor is required.
1–2 business days
- 2
Corporate sponsor matching
If a sponsor is required, Amer MBS connects you with a vetted corporate nominee. The sponsor arrangement is structured to protect your operational and financial control.
3–5 business days
- 3
Legal structuring & agreements
Draft and execute the MOA, side agreements, and power of attorney documents that protect the foreign partner's rights and profit entitlement.
5–7 business days
- 4
Licence issuance
Submit the complete application to DET. Once approved, the trade licence is issued and the business is operational.
3–5 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a local sponsor for a mainland company?
UAE Commercial Companies Law requires a mainland LLC to have a UAE national or fully UAE-owned corporate sponsor. While recent reforms allow 100% foreign ownership for many activities, certain activities still require a local partner.
Does the sponsor control my business?
No. The corporate sponsor arrangement is structured so the entrepreneur retains complete operational and financial control. The sponsor cannot interfere in day-to-day operations. Amer MBS uses corporate nominees (not individuals) for stronger legal protection.
What is the ownership structure with a local sponsor?
The standard structure is 49% foreign ownership / 51% local sponsor. However, the entrepreneur retains complete operational and financial control through side agreements that protect business rights and profits.
How does Amer MBS protect my business interests?
Amer MBS arranges corporate nominees (not individual sponsors), handles all legal paperwork, and structures agreements that protect your financial rights, operational control, and profit entitlement.
Information sourced from GDRFA.gov.ae, ICA.gov.ae, and MOHRE.gov.ae — verified 2026-03-19
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