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Representative or Banking Liaison Office

First: Documents required for Initial Approval
  • Registration and licensing application, as well as proof of reserved trade name. To apply online for registration go to e-Application and to reserve a trade name go to online trade name reservation.
  • Photocopy of the director’s passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s current sponsor.
  • Photocopy of the national agent’s passport & UAE naturalization identification (does not apply on Banking Liaison Office).
  • Approval from the Ministry of Economy & Commerce (commercial and industrial activities only).
  • The Company’s Board of Directors’ Resolution authorizing opening of the branch in Dubai, duly translated into Arabic.
  • Power of attorney issued in favor of the director. 
  • Main company’s Memorandum of Association.
  • Photocopy of the main company’s certificate of Incorporation duly translated into Arabic.
  • Approval issued by the Central Bank (for Banking Liaison Offices).
Second: Documents required after getting the Initial Approval
  • Initial Approval receipt
  • All documents submitted before in order to get the Initial Approval.
  • Photocopy of office lease including the plot number.
  • The original appointment contract of national agent duly authenticated by the Notary Public (does not apply on Banking Liaison Office).
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