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Proxima Eight FZE LLC
23rd Floor, Anantara Downtown Business Tower, Business Bay, Dubai - UAE
Proxima Eight FZE LLC
23rd Floor, Anantara Downtown Business Tower, Business Bay, Dubai - UAE
Local or Corporate Sponsorship in the UAE
Find a Trusted Local Sponsor for Your Mainland Business
Local or Corporate Sponsorship in the UAE
Find a Trusted Local Sponsor for Your Mainland Business
Setting Up Your UAE Company Starts with Proxima Eight
Understanding Local Sponsorship Requirements in Dubai
One of the most frequently asked questions by first-time entrepreneurs in the UAE is: Do I need a local sponsor (Nominee Shareholder) to start a business in Dubai?
The answer depends on a few key factors — primarily your nationality and the type of business activity you plan to carry out.
If you're a non-GCC national planning to open a mainland company in the UAE under a commercial or industrial licence, then yes — a local sponsor is legally required. However, if you're establishing your business in a free zone or your activity qualifies under a professional services licence, no local sponsor is needed.
If your business does require a local sponsor, Proxima Eight is here to make the process smooth and secure.
We help you establish a mainland Limited Liability Company (LLC), where you legally hold 49% of the shares, and the local sponsor holds 51%. Importantly, this does not mean profit sharing or decision-making are split the same way — you retain full operational and financial control of your business.
Finding a reliable local sponsor in Dubai can be a challenge, especially for startups. The sponsor must be either:
Understanding Local Sponsorship Requirements in Dubai
One of the most frequently asked questions by first-time entrepreneurs in the UAE is: Do I need a local sponsor (Nominee Shareholder) to start a business in Dubai?
The answer depends on a few key factors — primarily your nationality and the type of business activity you plan to carry out.
If you're a non-GCC national planning to open a mainland company in the UAE under a commercial or industrial licence, then yes — a local sponsor is legally required. However, if you're establishing your business in a free zone or your activity qualifies under a professional services licence, no local sponsor is needed.
If your business does require a local sponsor, Proxima Eight is here to make the process smooth and secure.
We help you establish a mainland Limited Liability Company (LLC), where you legally hold 49% of the shares, and the local sponsor holds 51%. Importantly, this does not mean profit sharing or decision-making are split the same way — you retain full operational and financial control of your business.
Finding a reliable local sponsor in Dubai can be a challenge, especially for startups. The sponsor must be either:
- A UAE national (Emirati), or
- A corporate entity fully owned by UAE nationals and operated through a board of directors.
Choosing a Local Sponsor in Dubai – The Corporate Option
At Proxima Eight, we understand that handing over 51% of your company shares to a local sponsor can feel like a major leap — especially for entrepreneurs entering the UAE market for the first time. That’s why our corporate sponsorship solution is built to offer complete peace of mind and legal protection.
Instead of searching for and trying to build trust with an individual sponsor, we provide you with a trusted corporate nominee to act as your 51% local partner in Dubai. This eliminates uncertainty and ensures consistency, professionalism, and reliability.
With Proxima Eight, you retain 100% financial and operational control of your mainland Limited Liability Company (LLC). Your shareholder rights are fully protected through legally robust agreements, drafted by top-tier legal experts and refined over years of successful implementation.
From day one, we equip you with all the necessary legal documentation to secure your business structure and protect your ownership — so you can operate with confidence in the UAE mainland market.
Proxima Eight — corporate sponsorship that puts your interests first.
Advantages
Corporate Sponsorship with Proxima Eight: A Smarter, Safer Alternative
Corporate sponsorship provides all the legal advantages of working with an individual sponsor, while offering added structure, consistency, and peace of mind.
With Proxima Eight’s corporate nominee sponsorship service, you gain access to a professionally managed solution designed to overcome the common challenges associated with local sponsorship in the UAE.
Key Benefits of Corporate Sponsorship with Proxima Eight:
Corporate sponsorship provides all the legal advantages of working with an individual sponsor, while offering added structure, consistency, and peace of mind.
With Proxima Eight’s corporate nominee sponsorship service, you gain access to a professionally managed solution designed to overcome the common challenges associated with local sponsorship in the UAE.
Key Benefits of Corporate Sponsorship with Proxima Eight:
No Interference from the Sponsor
With Proxima Eight’s corporate sponsorship model, entrepreneurs retain full operational control of their business — even though the local sponsor legally holds 51% of shares in a mainland LLC.
Our corporate sponsor acts as a silent partner and does not participate in daily operations, allowing you to independently manage your team, clients, finances, and service delivery without restrictions.
Our corporate sponsor acts as a silent partner and does not participate in daily operations, allowing you to independently manage your team, clients, finances, and service delivery without restrictions.
Hassle-Free Setup Process
At Proxima Eight, we handle every aspect of your company formation. As a full-service business setup provider in Dubai and across the UAE, we manage the entire process — from licence applications to government approvals — so you don’t have to navigate multiple departments or handle complex paperwork.
Legally Sound, Proactive Contracts
Side agreements can often be a point of concern. With corporate sponsorship, this process becomes significantly more secure. Proxima Eight provides robust legal documentation drafted by leading UAE legal experts to clearly define and protect the rights of the business owner and shareholders.
Our agreements are tried, tested, and designed to give you complete peace of mind from day one.
Our agreements are tried, tested, and designed to give you complete peace of mind from day one.
LLC Sponsorship
Corporate Nominee Sponsorship by Proxima Eight
Full Control. Zero Risk. Complete Legal Protection.
At Proxima Eight, we provide a premier corporate nominee sponsor to act as your 51% local partner in Dubai — giving you all the benefits of a mainland business licence without compromising your control or ownership.
Our model is designed to ensure 100% financial and operational control remains with you, the business owner, while your shareholder rights are fully safeguarded through robust legal agreements.
All sponsorship documentation is drafted by top-tier legal counsel and has been tested, refined, and legally validated over the past decade to offer market-leading protection. We believe our corporate sponsorship structure is among the most secure and transparent options available in the UAE today.
One-Stop Corporate Services Partner
We support clients throughout every stage of their business lifecycle — from initial company formation, through licence renewals, visa processing, and long-term administrative support.
We offer a fully integrated experience, with a dedicated service agent to guide you and handle all corporate services under one roof.
We Support All Mainland Business Structures
In addition to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Proxima Eight can assist with the setup of a wide range of the UAE mainland legal entities, including:
Corporate Nominee Sponsorship by Proxima Eight
Full Control. Zero Risk. Complete Legal Protection.
At Proxima Eight, we provide a premier corporate nominee sponsor to act as your 51% local partner in Dubai — giving you all the benefits of a mainland business licence without compromising your control or ownership.
Our model is designed to ensure 100% financial and operational control remains with you, the business owner, while your shareholder rights are fully safeguarded through robust legal agreements.
All sponsorship documentation is drafted by top-tier legal counsel and has been tested, refined, and legally validated over the past decade to offer market-leading protection. We believe our corporate sponsorship structure is among the most secure and transparent options available in the UAE today.
One-Stop Corporate Services Partner
We support clients throughout every stage of their business lifecycle — from initial company formation, through licence renewals, visa processing, and long-term administrative support.
We offer a fully integrated experience, with a dedicated service agent to guide you and handle all corporate services under one roof.
We Support All Mainland Business Structures
In addition to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Proxima Eight can assist with the setup of a wide range of the UAE mainland legal entities, including:
- Branch Office
- Representative Office
- Sole Establishment
- Civil Company
Let Proxima Eight handle the complexities of UAE business setup — so you can focus on growth.
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