How you can start a tour company in United Arab Emirates?
You will need a business license and a secondary permit from relevant government authorities. In your case, since this is the tourism industry, it would be DTCM , Dubai Tourism, and Commerce Marketing authority. You have 2 options, get an out-of-free zone license or a free-zone license. In the latter you would own your business 100%, compromising on the initial costs which will be higher. If you want a Dubai license (I mean " Department of Economic Development " license), depending on the type of license your business falls, you will either need a local agent or sponsor who will own 51% shares in the company. If your activity is under a "Professional" license then you would be good with an agent and still own your business 100%, the downside of it that the legal status of your company would an "Establishment" not LLC which, in case of any financial disputes, can make you held personally responsible before local courts. I mean if your business would own som...