Should a subsidiary company in Dubai be established by an individual or a corporate shareholder?

IntroductionWhen establishing a subsidiary company in Dubai, it can be done by an individual or a corporate shareholder. Registering as an individual requires relatively fewer documents and is faster. However, setting up a Dubai company under a corporate shareholder requires notarization and authentication of the parent company's documents and authorization letters, as well as MOFA attestation in the UAE. The notarization process is costly and time-consuming. Only after completing the required document notarization and authentication can the Dubai company establishment proceed. If a Chinese parent company is establishing a subsidiary in Dubai, ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) filing is also required within China to ensure compliance with outbound regulations and facilitate the repatriation of overseas funds back to the parent company in China.