Establishment Card Registration in the UAE
The establishment card registers your company for employee transactions; mainland companies register with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) while free zone companies receive a card from their authority.
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What to know about Establishment Card
Mainland companies
Registration is made with MOHRE.
Free zone companies
The free zone authority issues the card.
Work permits
The card is needed before you can apply for work permits.
Renewal
The card must be renewed when the licence renews.
- How it works
How this service works
Tell us what you need
We confirm the transaction, the authority and your timeline.
Document check
We list the documents required and check what you already have.
Submission
We prepare and submit the application to the relevant authority.
Follow-up
We follow up and respond to any authority requests.
Delivery
We deliver the result and track any renewal dates.
What we need from you
Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.
- Copy of the trade licence, where you already have one
- Passport and Emirates ID or visa copies of the owners
- Company incorporation documents, where relevant
- A short description of your business activity
- Any documents specific to the service, which we confirm for you
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- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for Establishment Card
One dedicated consultant
One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Checked against official sources
We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.
Connected services
Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.
- Business setup FAQs
Establishment Card: frequently asked questions
A registration that lets your company apply for employee work permits and visas.
Yes, issued by their free zone authority.
Before you apply for employee work permits or visas.
Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.
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