Trusted Sponsors
Vetted UAE national sponsors with good reputation
Local Sponsorship Services
Professional local sponsorship services for mainland businesses in Dubai and UAE. Trusted sponsors for hassle-free business operations.
Professional local sponsor services for mainland businesses.
For certain business activities in UAE mainland, a local sponsor (UAE national) holding 51% nominal share is required. SetupGulf provides trusted local sponsorship services with transparent agreements.
Our local sponsors are experienced professionals who understand business requirements and provide hassle-free sponsorship without interference in daily operations.
We ensure complete legal protection with properly drafted sponsorship agreements clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and profit distribution.
Our Service
Comprehensive local sponsor solutions.
Vetted UAE national sponsors with good reputation
Comprehensive sponsorship contracts
Ongoing compliance and renewal support
Legal safeguards for your business interests
Clear annual sponsorship fees
Always available for assistance
Process
How local sponsorship arrangement works.
Discuss your business needs and requirements.
Meet and verify the local sponsor.
Prepare comprehensive sponsorship agreement.
Legal review and notarization of agreement.
Process trade license with local sponsor.
Fees
Transparent annual fees.
Annual fee
Starting sponsorship fees
Agreement terms
Based on business type
Setup time
Agreement to activation
Professional local sponsorship services
Share your business details for sponsorship arrangement.
FAQs
Questions about local sponsorship.
Local sponsorship is a legal requirement for certain mainland business activities where a UAE national holds 51% nominal shares while you maintain operational control.
It depends on your business activity. Some activities require local sponsorship, while others allow 100% foreign ownership.
You maintain full operational control. The sponsor is a nominal partner with clearly defined limited rights in the agreement.
Annual sponsorship fees typically range from AED 10,000 to AED 30,000 depending on business activity and agreement terms.
Yes, we work only with vetted, trusted sponsors and ensure comprehensive legal agreements to protect your interests.
Exit procedures are clearly defined in the sponsorship agreement, ensuring smooth business transfer or closure.
Need a local sponsor?
Professional sponsorship services with complete legal protection.