How to Change Your Sole Proprietorship to an LLC in Dubai

Why Make the Switch?

Many business owners start with a simple sole proprietorship but later change to an LLC (Limited Liability Company) because:

• Your personal money and property stay safe if the business has problems
• You can bring in business partners more easily
• Banks and big clients often prefer working with LLCs
• You can sponsor more employee visas

What Changes When You Become an LLC?

1. Ownership
   • Sole Prop: Only you
   • LLC: Up to 50 owners allowed
2. Responsibility
   • Sole Prop: You’re fully responsible for all business debts
   • LLC: The company is responsible, not your personal assets
3. Name
   • Must add “LLC” to your business name
4. Costs
   • LLC setup costs more than a sole proprietorship

How to Change Your Business Step by Step

1. Prepare Your Current Business

• Make sure all fees are paid
• Clear any violations with Dubai authorities

2. Pick Your New Business Activities

• LLCs can do more types of business than sole props
• Some activities need special permission

3. Choose a New Name

• Must be different from your old name
• Must include “LLC” at the end

4. Gather Your Papers

• Current business license
• Your passport and Emirates ID
• No Objection Letter if you have a local sponsor
• New company agreement papers

5. Apply at the DED Office

• Submit all documents
• Pay the fees (usually between AED 15,000 to 30,000)

6. Move Everything to the New Company

• Close old bank accounts, open new ones
• Transfer all contracts and licenses
• Update your visas

Things to Remember

• Time Needed: About 1-2 months
• Cost: More expensive than keeping a sole prop
• Visas: You’ll need to get new ones under the LLC
• Taxes: LLCs have different tax rules

We Can Help Make It Easy

Changing your business type can be confusing. Ez Bizz Corporate Services LLC helps with:

• Preparing all the right papers
• Dealing with government offices
• Handling visa changes
• Setting up new bank accounts

Call or email us today:
Phone: +971 52 610 6577
Email: info@ezbizzsetup.com

Common Questions

Changing to an LLC helps protect you and lets your business grow bigger. Start the process today to secure your business future.