Service Guide
A UAE-national Local Service Agent for 100% foreign mainland setups — agent appointment, the notarised LSA agreement, government liaison, and the annual-fee track, coordinated with your company formation.
The LSA is a UAE national named on the licence with no shares in the company — they do not own any part of the business.
The LSA provides government liaison and sponsorship only — no management, no signatory rights, and no access to company funds.
The LSA bears no liability for the company's debts, obligations, or conduct. Ownership and control stay 100% with you.
An LSA is needed for certain mainland setups — notably Abu Dhabi mainland and some professional/civil activities — when shareholders are 100% foreign. We confirm this against your activities and jurisdiction.
We appoint a vetted UAE-national LSA and collect their documents (Emirates ID, Family Book, signature card, IBAN, personal stamp).
The standard LSA terms — 0% shares, government-liaison scope only, no liability, the annual fee, and a substitution clause — are formalised and notarised (ADJD for Abu Dhabi).
The LSA liaises with the relevant departments on the company’s behalf throughout setup, alongside your PRO.
The LSA agreement renews annually (1-year term, 60-day notice to terminate). We track the renewal so it never lapses.
No. The Local Service Agent holds 0% of the shares and has no management, signatory, or banking authority. Ownership and control remain 100% with you. The LSA provides government liaison and sponsorship for setups that require a named UAE national on the licence.
Most Dubai mainland commercial and professional activities allow 100% foreign ownership with no LSA. An LSA is typically required for Abu Dhabi mainland and certain professional/civil activities. We confirm whether your specific setup needs one before anything is filed.
The LSA fee is a fixed annual amount, proposed in writing and payable yearly in advance — not a share of profits. It is itemised in your formation quote so there are no surprises.
The LSA track is arranged as part of your UAE company formation — appointment, the notarised agreement, and the annual-fee track run alongside your setup. Start with Company Formation and we route you onto the LSA track automatically when your jurisdiction and activities require it.
Start your company formation and we route you onto the LSA track automatically when your jurisdiction and activities require it.