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UAE LLC vs sole establishment vs branch: what’s the difference?

May 15, 2026 by Sara Al-Rashid

The UAE offers three main company structures: LLC, sole establishment, and branch office. An LLC is the default for most foreign-owned businesses with limited liability.

Categories Business & Deals Tags branch office UAE, company structure UAE, DED registration, Federal Decree-Law 32, limited liability, MOA UAE, single-shareholder LLC, sole establishment, UAE corporate structure, UAE LLC

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