How to get a construction
business license in the UAEOpen your construction business in the United Arab Emirates and you are guaranteed to
be investing in the best performing profitable sector in a leading Middle East country.Driven by ongoing economic diversification, the lucrative UAE construction sector will need foreign construction companies for the foreseeable future. Licenses are state-controlled and the regulatory framework is fair but strict. As industry experts, SORP Group provides a head start for gaining entry to this market, providing efficient and reliable solutions to fast-track the legal procedures involved.
Major construction licenses available for
business in the UAE and abroadConstruction of all
types of buildings and facilitiesConstruction of residential buildings, villas,
malls, production areas and warehouse premises and other types of buildings under a general licenseFull range of
construction works abroadMaking it possible to do tax-free business
abroad, with the entire range of construction services, building operation and contract works being permittedMaintenance of
facilities on a turnkey basisSupply of construction materials, furniture,
equipment and decorative elements to already erected facilities, and facilities which are under constructionFoundation
and concrete worksWall and foundation construction, concrete
casting of industrial and warehouse floors, reinforcement of cracks with concreteConstruction of
special purpose facilitiesConstruction of electric power substations,
sewage disposal plants, pipelines, also on seaport and airport sitesConstruction
of metal structuresInstallation of frame structures, exhibition
stands and / or pavilions, hangars, as well as steel and metal structuresFacade and finishing
worksInternal or external wall covering of
commercial, industrial and residential premises with any materialsLandscape
gardeningDevelopment, improvement and organization
of parks and gardens, arrangement of villa and cottage groundsDuct and air
ventilation systemsInstallation, maintenance and connection
of ventilation systems to buildings and equipmentSORP solutions for licensing and support of
construction businesses in the UAEBusiness
modelingWe will choose the right type of
company and most suitable place of incorporation for the best fitCompany
incorporationFast processing through the legal
procedures based on of our trusted status with DM and DEDLocal partner
or agentNominee service from SORP
Investment LLC with a waiver of rights in the Dubai courtPrestigious
office addressSORP Business Centre provides our
clients with the opportunity to rent an office under Ejari / Estidama license, rent flexi-desks or E-officeOpening a
bank accountCooperation with UAE banks,
understanding of compliance procedures and assistance in passing KYC and interviewsPRO - business
supportRepresentation of interests at the
Ministry of Labor and other state authorities for visas and licenses with support always available 24/7What’s involved in getting a UAE construction
licenseJurisdiction of incorporation
To operate outside the UAE, you can use a special license offered by some FTZs as an exception to the general rules.
Terms of ownership
Control by the State
License categories
G+1 (Ground Floor + 1 Floor) – construction of structures up to 2 floors high
G+4 (Ground Floor + 4 Floors) – construction of structures up to 5 floors high
G+12 (Ground Floor + 12 Floors) – construction of structures up to 13 floors high
UL (unlimited) – there are no restrictions on the height of structures that can be built
Requirements for obtaining a specific license category
It is also necessary to confirm that the company has special construction equipment and cargo transport, that it rents an office of a certain size, proves the availability of fixed assets, and provides a bank guarantee.
Obtaining a high-category construction license
Comprehensive SORP support services
for doing business in the UAE-
Individual business
modelWe integrate ideal development
strategies for you based on the competition and the law. Then we choose the right operating license for doing local or global business -
Business
consultancyWe will ensure that all stages of
starting a business are completed. We will build relationships with government agencies that regulate all activities -
Business
process outsourcingIt makes sense to use SORP’s
professional help in administrative, recruiting, accounting PRO and tax competencies, saving the cost of employing highly paid personnel -
Obtaining tax
residency statusEnjoy tax resident (domicile)
status shielding you from CRS requirements for sharing your tax details and preventing double taxation -
International
Tax PlanningWe design optimized tax solutions
for international business within the full scope of UAE legislation, drawing on our wide experience and successful cases in this field -
Confirmation of
economic substanceWe help fulfil proof of economic
substance based on the registered location of your company, with its localized decision - making and management, tax compliance
SORP Group will become your reliable long-term
partner in supporting your UAE businessGet a construction
license in the UAEThe experts of SORP Group will help you choose the appropriate type of business and determine the optimal place of registration and type of legal entity.
Take the first step towards creating your construction business in the UAE!