Overview

An establishment card is required before processing employee visas. SUKOON handles the application, along with Emirates ID applications for your staff.

Required Documents

Trade license, MOA, passport copies.

Process

Application submission; biometrics coordination; card and ID issuance.

Approximate processing time:

Varies by authority

Subject to applicable UAE regulations and authority approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Timelines vary by structure and completeness of documentation. Free zone and mainland licenses are typically issued within 3–7 working days once all required documents are submitted.

A mainland license allows direct trading anywhere in the UAE, while a free zone license operates within a specific free zone framework with its own regulations. SUKOON can help you compare both against your business activity.

Yes. Most business activities allow 100% foreign ownership in both mainland and free zone structures, subject to applicable UAE regulations.

In most cases, company owners and eligible employees can apply for a UAE residence visa linked to the company license, subject to authority approval.

Yes. SUKOON helps prepare your documentation and introduces you to suitable banking partners. Account opening is subject to the bank's own approval process.

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