Advice needed
May 12th 2005, 11:50 am
#16
semarang
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: sand dune
Posts: 7,763
Re: Advice needed
Originally Posted by Welivehere
Hi Sher,
I think I have all the facts right here but some-one with a little more experience should confirm the numbers (the principal is right)...
Unless the company is based in one of the Free Zones expats currentley cannot "own" (or be the major shareholder) in a business here. Therefore to operate a business you require a local sponsor or partner who will own a min of 51% of the company (although there is talk of laws being enacted to change this so that expats can be major shareholders and bring the UAE inline with WTO requirement).
How you would go about finding a sponsor I wouldn't know though, sorry...
I think I have all the facts right here but some-one with a little more experience should confirm the numbers (the principal is right)...
Unless the company is based in one of the Free Zones expats currentley cannot "own" (or be the major shareholder) in a business here. Therefore to operate a business you require a local sponsor or partner who will own a min of 51% of the company (although there is talk of laws being enacted to change this so that expats can be major shareholders and bring the UAE inline with WTO requirement).
How you would go about finding a sponsor I wouldn't know though, sorry...
May 12th 2005, 11:53 am
#17
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Re: Advice needed
Originally Posted by LakesLassie
Don't think that's strictly true - there are other scenarios as Mr LL's business is owned entirely by him and it's an LLC. Don't know the details though - he's the lawyer, not me! 
May 12th 2005, 12:00 pm
#18
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,461
Re: Advice needed
Originally Posted by Welivehere
Hi Sher,
I think I have all the facts right here but some-one with a little more experience should confirm the numbers (the principal is right)...
Unless the company is based in one of the Free Zones expats currentley cannot "own" (or be the major shareholder) in a business here. Therefore to operate a business you require a local sponsor or partner who will own a min of 51% of the company (although there is talk of laws being enacted to change this so that expats can be major shareholders and bring the UAE inline with WTO requirement).
How you would go about finding a sponsor I wouldn't know though, sorry...
I think I have all the facts right here but some-one with a little more experience should confirm the numbers (the principal is right)...
Unless the company is based in one of the Free Zones expats currentley cannot "own" (or be the major shareholder) in a business here. Therefore to operate a business you require a local sponsor or partner who will own a min of 51% of the company (although there is talk of laws being enacted to change this so that expats can be major shareholders and bring the UAE inline with WTO requirement).
How you would go about finding a sponsor I wouldn't know though, sorry...
How are you WLH?
Well as far as I know,the idea of a sponsor is that this sponsor knows you personally and can vouch for you,just in case.Many people I know in business,they did not even know their sponsor before opening the business and even after that,many of them,the sponsors that is, dont know where that business is actually located!!
May 12th 2005, 12:16 pm
#19
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Joined: Oct 2004
Location: The Lakes, Dubai
Posts: 581
Re: Advice needed
Originally Posted by W10
He's probably in a free zone, but I was thinking that in relation to her or her husband's professions, they would be unlikely (admittedly I don't know the criteria) to be able to set up a company there.
There's a company called Links Group that does sponsorship etc for expats. A couple of Mr LL's clients have used them and have found them to be great. Have a look at www.linksdubai.com.
May 12th 2005, 1:28 pm
#20
The Oracle
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: Advice needed
Originally Posted by Sher
Hi everyone,
New to this particular forum for Middle East.
Have been reading about Dubai alot and have been there on holidays previously, we are thinking of moving there and would appreciate some feedback regarding the following:
1 How easy is it to get jobs in Dental Nursing or as a Beauty Therapist(I have an international Qualification)?
2 My husband is a driving Instructor would there be any scope for him?
3 How long is the process of buying a property once you have chosen one?
4 Will we need both a residence visa and a separate work permit?
5 Have a 7 year old son and would appreciate some feedback from those who have moved from UK with children?
Many thanks
Sher
New to this particular forum for Middle East.
Have been reading about Dubai alot and have been there on holidays previously, we are thinking of moving there and would appreciate some feedback regarding the following:
1 How easy is it to get jobs in Dental Nursing or as a Beauty Therapist(I have an international Qualification)?
2 My husband is a driving Instructor would there be any scope for him?
3 How long is the process of buying a property once you have chosen one?
4 Will we need both a residence visa and a separate work permit?
5 Have a 7 year old son and would appreciate some feedback from those who have moved from UK with children?
Many thanks
Sher
To answer ur q's....
1) You may want to think about looking at positions at the Dubai Health Care City. The web link to the DHCC site and links to some of the other good hospitals in Dubai can be found in the FAQ section. Might be worth looking into that.
2) Yeah, there are alot of driving schools here and I am sure ur hubby could get a job with one of them:
http://www.indexuae.com/Top/Shopping...riving_Schools
The above site gives u the links to 2 of Dubai's top driving schools.
3) Its totally down to you, mortgage plans can extend to a maximum of 25 years, provided u r 65 or below at the end of the 25 year payment plan.
4) If u r both seperately employed, then 2 work permits would be needed, which would be issued by each of your respective employers.
5) errrrrrmmmmmm........ no kids of my own, but he should fit in nicely. Tis is a great community and there are plenty of good schools around.
Hope that helps. Feel free to send me a PM or post any more q's that you may have. Enjoy the site.
May 12th 2005, 3:05 pm
#21
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Joined: Apr 2004
Location: London, UK
Posts: 76
Re: Advice needed
Hi Face,
Many thanks for your answers to my ?'s, was getting a little disappointed after reading some of the previous replies. Have got to the stage where my heart just isn't in the UK anymore and day by day UK is becoming more and more a less desirable place to bring up a family in.
Shall check out the link given.
Many thanks.
Many thanks for your answers to my ?'s, was getting a little disappointed after reading some of the previous replies. Have got to the stage where my heart just isn't in the UK anymore and day by day UK is becoming more and more a less desirable place to bring up a family in.
Shall check out the link given.
Many thanks.
Originally Posted by Face81
Hello Sher.... welcome to the forum.
To answer ur q's....
1) You may want to think about looking at positions at the Dubai Health Care City. The web link to the DHCC site and links to some of the other good hospitals in Dubai can be found in the FAQ section. Might be worth looking into that.
2) Yeah, there are alot of driving schools here and I am sure ur hubby could get a job with one of them:
http://www.indexuae.com/Top/Shopping...riving_Schools
The above site gives u the links to 2 of Dubai's top driving schools.
3) Its totally down to you, mortgage plans can extend to a maximum of 25 years, provided u r 65 or below at the end of the 25 year payment plan.
4) If u r both seperately employed, then 2 work permits would be needed, which would be issued by each of your respective employers.
5) errrrrrmmmmmm........ no kids of my own, but he should fit in nicely. Tis is a great community and there are plenty of good schools around.
Hope that helps. Feel free to send me a PM or post any more q's that you may have. Enjoy the site.
To answer ur q's....
1) You may want to think about looking at positions at the Dubai Health Care City. The web link to the DHCC site and links to some of the other good hospitals in Dubai can be found in the FAQ section. Might be worth looking into that.
2) Yeah, there are alot of driving schools here and I am sure ur hubby could get a job with one of them:
http://www.indexuae.com/Top/Shopping...riving_Schools
The above site gives u the links to 2 of Dubai's top driving schools.
3) Its totally down to you, mortgage plans can extend to a maximum of 25 years, provided u r 65 or below at the end of the 25 year payment plan.
4) If u r both seperately employed, then 2 work permits would be needed, which would be issued by each of your respective employers.
5) errrrrrmmmmmm........ no kids of my own, but he should fit in nicely. Tis is a great community and there are plenty of good schools around.
Hope that helps. Feel free to send me a PM or post any more q's that you may have. Enjoy the site.
May 12th 2005, 3:11 pm
#22
Its all good
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 7,650
Re: Advice needed
Originally Posted by Sher
Hi Face,
Many thanks for your answers to my ?'s, was getting a little disappointed after reading some of the previous replies. Have got to the stage where my heart just isn't in the UK anymore and day by day UK is becoming more and more a less desirable place to bring up a family in.
Shall check out the link given.
Many thanks.
Many thanks for your answers to my ?'s, was getting a little disappointed after reading some of the previous replies. Have got to the stage where my heart just isn't in the UK anymore and day by day UK is becoming more and more a less desirable place to bring up a family in.
Shall check out the link given.
Many thanks.
Hi Sher, welcome - I've got a 7 year old daughter who we brought out here from the UK when she was 5 if you've got any questions about it feel free to PM me.
May 12th 2005, 4:04 pm
#23
Sat on the fence ......
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: in between here & there....
Posts: 6,217
Re: Advice needed
Originally Posted by Sher
Hi everyone,
New to this particular forum for Middle East.
Have been reading about Dubai alot and have been there on holidays previously, we are thinking of moving there and would appreciate some feedback regarding the following:
1 How easy is it to get jobs in Dental Nursing or as a Beauty Therapist(I have an international Qualification)?
2 My husband is a driving Instructor would there be any scope for him?
3 How long is the process of buying a property once you have chosen one?
4 Will we need both a residence visa and a separate work permit?
5 Have a 7 year old son and would appreciate some feedback from those who have moved from UK with children?
Many thanks
Sher
New to this particular forum for Middle East.
Have been reading about Dubai alot and have been there on holidays previously, we are thinking of moving there and would appreciate some feedback regarding the following:
1 How easy is it to get jobs in Dental Nursing or as a Beauty Therapist(I have an international Qualification)?
2 My husband is a driving Instructor would there be any scope for him?
3 How long is the process of buying a property once you have chosen one?
4 Will we need both a residence visa and a separate work permit?
5 Have a 7 year old son and would appreciate some feedback from those who have moved from UK with children?
Many thanks
Sher
My 1st daughter was 1yrs when i 1st cam to the Middle East if you have anything you want or need to know please don't hesitate to ask....
Welcome by the way
