lillygirl

Can anybody please give me some advice of the best way to find a local business partner?

Am in the process of starting a business in Dubai (an LLC) and am stuck as to who to work with. I don't really want financial backing from them, I need it more in a legal sense and want to pay a monthly fee in order to have their name on the papers.

Any pearls of wisdom from anybody or, even better, have any of you been in the same situation?

Thanks!

LG

TA5

what kind of business?

if you go to www.khaleejtimes.com, or www.gulfnews.com, you'll find many classifieds for people that can help you set up your business and sponsor you here as a non-financially backing partner

that being said, i'm sure alot of these could be scams so i'd be careful

joseph.creative

friend of mine is in the same boat....

gimme a shout and may be able to just do the advice thing.

drop me a line. J

lillygirl

Scams are what I am worried about

But will look in the papers when am over in a week or so - thank you.

I have some people potentially interested but the more options the merrier!

LG

Cherrypie

Hi Lillygirl,

When we relocated our business from the UK to Dubai, we actually budgeted for the services of a consultant and to be honest he's worth every penny. It can be difficult otherwise, as rules and laws are not as clear-cut as they first appear and this guy has real knowledge and wasta (contacts), which helped tremendously. Also, it frees you up from the bureaucracy and red-tape and allows you to focus on your business. Most of the headaches I faced therefore were basically set-up related, eg. Etisalat running out of business broadband internet connections (don't ask!!).

If this is not an option, as it is expensive, I could give you the name of my sponsor. He's been our consultant's sponsor for years too, never interferes and is a decent bloke. To be honest, it is actually his 2 year old daughter who is officially our sponsor, lol!!, but she's very cute and never interferes either

PM me if you want more info.

lillygirl

Thanks a million - just PM'd you

Cherrypie

Got your PM but have to shoot off now. Will reply later.

Beduoin_Boy

Cherrypie, I will not step on your feet or that lil girl. But if you think you sponsor can provide her what she wants then God Bless You.


What Kind of Business is she looking to start? If its something beyond the reach of your sponsor Than just drop me a PM. Only You.

Cherrypie

LOL, Bed Boy! You have made me feel all special

Thanks for your kind offer...will keep it in mind

Beduoin_Boy

Hahaha! and before you pm me just do also let me know How much money she wants to Invest. lol.

Cherrypie

Let you know before I pm you..not sure how I'll manage that

Anyway, my sponsor and consultant are pretty hot, so we shan't need you

Beduoin_Boy

That would mean less headheache for me. whats the last name of your sponsor? pm.

Beduoin_Boy

I hope its not a Bastiki!

Cherrypie

and why would I divulge that information to someone who can't even spell his own user-name?

Cherrypie

That name alone would ring alarm bells for most people