Who Can Set Up an Industrial Company?

• Foreign investors and expats

• UAE nationals

• Corporate shareholders

• Joint ventures

• Existing overseas manufacturing firms

• Entrepreneurs planning new factories

After the 2021 reforms, many industrial sectors allow 100 percent foreign ownership, making UAE Mainland highly attractive for global manufacturers.

Legal Structures Available

Industrial companies can be formed under multiple structures:

• Limited Liability Company

• Sole Establishment

• Civil Company for specific industrial services

• Branch of Foreign Company

• Local Company Branch

The most common option for expats is an LLC with industrial activity.

Ownership Benefits

From June 2021 onward:

• Foreign investors can own 100 percent shares in most industrial activities

• No requirement of a local sponsor in designated sectors

• Full control over operations and profits

• Ability to sell directly to UAE customers

• Freedom to export and import without restrictions

This gives investors both legal protection and commercial independence.

Capital Requirements

Industrial licenses generally require higher capital than service licenses.

• Minimum capital depends on emirate and exact activity

• Share capital can be increased while incorporation

• Capital structure is defined in MOA

• Banks consider capital amount while offering facilities

N D Savla UAE guides you in planning the right capital so approvals become easy.

Mandatory Approvals for Industrial Setup

Unlike a normal commercial license, industrial formation requires clearances from several authorities:

• Dubai Municipality

• Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology

• Environment Department

• Civil Defense

• Food Control Authority for food factories

• Special sector regulators depending on product category

Approvals are linked to:

• Factory layout

• Machinery list

• Production process

• Environmental impact

• Safety standards

• Power and water requirements

Our team coordinates with all departments on your behalf.

Office and Factory Space

Here’s an important point:

• Renting a physical industrial facility or warehouse is mandatory

• Desk facilities are not allowed for factories

• Ejari tenancy contract required

• Plot or factory must meet municipality norms

• Machinery installation proof needed

We help clients choose the correct location in:

• Mainland industrial zones

• Free industrial areas

• Warehousing clusters

• Purpose-built factories

Management and Operations

An industrial company must appoint a Manager through notarized MOA.

The Manager is responsible for:

• Banking operations

• Hiring employees

• Contracts with suppliers

• Import-export documentation

• Regulatory compliance

• Conduct of business

Daily operations can be handled by the actual investor acting as Manager.

Visa Eligibility

Mainland Industrial LLC shareholders enjoy:

• Investor residence visa for 3 years

• Ability to sponsor family

• Employment visas for workers and staff

• No strict cap on number of visas

• Labour department approvals

Factories can hire technicians, engineers, laborers, and administrative teams subject to compliance requirements.

Bank Account and Funding Support

A Mainland Industrial Company has strong credibility with UAE banks.

• Easy opening of business bank accounts

• Eligibility for working capital loans

• Machinery finance

• LC and BG facilities

• Project funding

• Trade finance for imports

Funding is always subject to lender approval, but mainland registration makes a big difference.

Taxes Applicable

Industrial companies may need:

• VAT registration

• Corporate tax registration

• Customs code

• Excise tax for specific goods

We provide post-incorporation tax setup so your company stays fully compliant from day one.

Our Services for Industrial Company Formation

At N D Savla UAE, we manage the entire process:

• Advisory on selecting industrial activity

• Trade name approval

• Drafting MOA

• Notarization with Public Notary

• License application with DED

• Municipality and environment approvals

• Factory layout and documentation

• Customs registration

• Visa processing

• Bank account coordination

• VAT and corporate tax registration

• Ongoing bookkeeping and audit support

• Renewal and amendment services

What this really means is you get one point of contact for all government formalities.

Why Choose N D Savla UAE

• Deep experience in UAE company formation

• Chartered Accountant led advisory

• Practical understanding of industrial regulations

• Transparent fee structure

• Fast approvals

• Support for Indian investors entering UAE

• End-to-end compliance after setup

We don’t just register companies. We help build businesses.