Local Sponsorship

Local Sponsorship
Agent services

For certain mainland activities that still require a UAE national partner or service agent, we connect you with a vetted, contract-protected local sponsor — with your ownership and control clearly documented.

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Overview

Local sponsorship, done safely

While most UAE mainland activities now allow 100% foreign ownership, a small number of strategic sectors still require a UAE national as a local sponsor or service agent. This does not have to mean losing control of your business.

We connect you with a vetted local sponsor and draft a legally binding side agreement that protects your ownership, profits and decision-making — so the sponsor's role stays administrative, not operational.

Quick facts
Processing time3–7 days
Starting priceAED 6,000/yr
Validity1 year
RenewalAnnual
What's included

Everything handled, in one service

Sponsor matching
A vetted local sponsor matched to your activity.
Legal side agreement
A contract protecting your ownership & control.
Profit & control clauses
Documented so the sponsor's role stays administrative.
Annual renewal
We manage the yearly sponsorship renewal for you.
Legal review
Agreement reviewed by counsel for your protection.
Relationship management
One point of contact if anything needs coordinating.
Documents & requirements

What you'll need to provide

Personal documents

Passport copy
Valid for at least 6 months.
Passport-size photograph
White background, recent.
UAE visa / Emirates ID
If already a resident.
Signed engagement letter
Confirming the arrangement terms.

Business documents

Proposed business activity
To confirm sponsorship is actually required.
Trade name options
Three options, in order of preference.
Shareholding structure
Your intended ownership split.
Draft MOA
We prepare this for you.
How it works

Four steps, handled for you

01

Requirement check

We confirm whether your activity actually needs a sponsor.

02

Sponsor matching

We introduce a vetted, reliable local sponsor.

03

Agreement drafting

A protective side agreement is drafted and notarised.

04

Registration

The arrangement is registered and your licence proceeds.

Pricing

Transparent, itemised fees

FeeAmount
Local sponsor annual feeAED 6,000
Legal agreement draftingAED 2,500
Notarisation & registrationAED 1,200
WeGrow service feeAED 2,000
Estimated total from
AED 6,000/yr
Estimate my exact cost

Indicative — final total depends on your exact case.

The WeGrow advantage

Why founders trust us with it

Fast processing

Handled in days — we chase the approvals so you don't.

Transparent pricing

Every fee itemised in AED up front — no hidden charges.

End-to-end support

From licence to visas, banking and renewals — one team.

Government-approved

A registered, authorised partner across UAE authorities.

FAQ

Local Sponsorship questions

Most mainland activities now allow 100% foreign ownership. A local sponsor is only required for a short list of strategic or regulated activities — we'll confirm if yours is one of them.

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Complete your setup

Ready to arrange your local sponsorship?

Book a free consultation and get a transparent, itemised quote today — no obligation.

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