Legal Typing - 100% & 51% Ownership

Draft and notarize your company's core constitutional documents. We specialize in bilingual Memorandum of Association (MOA) typing, share agreements, and local sponsor legal drafting.

1. Legal Structure & Ownership Types

Choosing the correct ownership percentage (100% foreign ownership vs. 51% local partnership) determines your business's legal liabilities and operational scope. Regardless of the structure, preparing precise, bilingual legal agreements is mandatory under UAE Federal Law to protect all shareholders' interests.

100% foreign ownership comercial licenses
51% local partner structures for specific sectors
Professional civil partnerships legal setup
Protection agreements for foreign capital

2. Memorandum of Association (MOA) Typing

The Memorandum of Association (MOA) is the constitution of your company. It must be drafted in dual English and Arabic, outlining the business capital, share distribution, management powers, and profit-sharing terms. Precise typing ensures it passes court notary verification on the first attempt.

Bilingual dual-column legal templates
Clear share capital definition clauses
Manager administrative authority mapping
Notary Public electronic portal submissions

3. Local Service Agent (LSA) Agreements

For professional mainland activities where 100% foreign ownership is chosen, appointing a Local Service Agent (LSA) is required. The LSA acts as a liaison with government departments but holds no equity or operational control. We draft secure, court-notarized agreements that protect your ownership absolute.

Secure Local Service Agent drafting
Side-agreements protecting investor capital
Fixed annual agent fee agreement clauses
No operational or financial agent liability

4. Board Resolutions & Power of Attorney

Opening branch offices, changing shareholders, or delegating authority requires formal corporate documentation. We prepare precise board resolutions, power of attorney (POA) declarations, and corporate deeds, typing them in accordance with Dubai Court standards to ensure smooth notarization.

Corporate Board Resolution typing
Bilingual Power of Attorney drafting
Notary Public portal upload assistance
Legal translation and attestation liaison

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal typing in the UAE?

Legal typing is the professional drafting and formatting of corporate constitutional documents (such as MOAs, lsas, POA, resolutions) in bilingual English and Arabic, following the strict terminology required by UAE Notary Public courts.

What is the difference between 100% and 51% company ownership?

A 100% foreign ownership structure allows expatriates to own the entire company equity. A 51% structure requires a UAE national partner (sponsor) to hold 51% of the shares in trust, which is still required for specific strategic mainland activities.

What is a Local Service Agent (LSA)?

An LSA is a UAE national appointed for professional mainland licenses. The LSA handles government relations and has no operational control, ownership shares, or financial liability in the company.

Why does the MOA need to be notarized?

Notarization by the Dubai Court Notary Public validates the MOA legally, confirming that all shareholders signed the document voluntarily and that the terms comply with UAE Commercial Companies Law.

Can I notarize my company MOA electronically?

Yes. The Dubai Court Notary Public offers an electronic notary (e-notary) portal where documents can be uploaded, verified, and signed digitally via UAE PASS, eliminating the need to physically visit the court.

What is a Side Agreement in local sponsor setups?

A Side Agreement is a contract signed between the foreign investor and the local 51% partner, establishing that the investor paid for all capital, retains full operational control, and receives 100% of the profits.

Do Free Zone companies require a notarized MOA?

Free Zone companies use Articles of Association (AOA) which are processed directly through the respective Free Zone Authority portal rather than the Dubai Court Notary Public.

What is a Power of Attorney (POA) in business setups?

A POA is a legal document authorizing a representative (such as a PRO or lawyer) to act on behalf of the shareholder to submit applications, sign leases, or open corporate bank accounts.

How long does it take to draft and notarize an MOA?

Drafting and typing the bilingual MOA takes 1 to 2 working days. Electronic notarization is usually completed within 24 to 48 hours once submitted to the notary portal.

Can we amend our MOA after company registration?

Yes. Any updates (such as adding shareholders, changing capital, or updating management clauses) require drafting an MOA Addendum, notarizing it, and updating the DED registry.