Steps for Construction Company Setup in Dubai

• Step 1: Determine whether you want to go for a company formation in Mainland or in the Free Zone.
• Step 2: Apply for registration at the Department of Economic Development (DED). A commercial license is required as construction business comes in the commercial sector category,
• Step 3: Hire professionals like engineers and business consultants who can apply for a ‘building permit’ on your behalf.
• Step 4: If it is a Mainland company, a Building License from the Dubai Municipality is required. In case of a free zone, it is called the G+1 permit. Diverse free zones in Dubai have their own respective authorities that provide building license for construction companies. Different types of construction activities need different licenses including building contracting license, building maintenance license, wrecking & demolition license, steel construction contracting license and more.
• Step 5: Be it a construction company in Dubai mainland or free zone, it is mandatory to know, understand and abide by the provisions of the Dubai building laws.
• Step 6: You will need to take special approval from other related authorities as well like the DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority), Etisalat (permit for telecommunication), Building Department (for building permit), Drainage and Irrigation Department and NOC from Dubai Civil Defense Authority

Approvals & Permits needed to start a Construction Project

• A civil works permit, which includes works prior to any foundations
• The contractor should submit the design drawings of the proposed building to get a building permit from the relevant authority
• An environmental license from the relevant authority
• Roads and Transport Authority permit to access the road and internal road network for transportation purpose
• An approval from the relevant authority to dispose of hazardous waste.
• Dubai government Permits from entities regarding utilities, like Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) for water, electricity and sewage, and a permit from Etisalat for telecommunications
• NOC from Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) for Dubai Airports Company, and other related government entities
• A Building Completion Certificate

• 100% foreign ownership
• Tax benefits
• Duty free
• Low operational cost
• Low freight charge
• Abundant & inexpensive energy
• Exemption from all import and export duties
• Freedom to recruit expatriates
• Freehold offices available on sale or lease
• Readymade offices, factories & warehouses
• Free transfer of funds
• No foreign exchange control

• Taking the trade name approval
• Initial or security approval.
• Preparing Memorandums.
• Bank Account assistance.
• License issuance.
• All Visa's
• Any external approvals if required.
• Final Submission.
• Court Notarization of memorandums
• POA and other documents.
• Space Rental
• VAT Registration
• Government Approvals