Local Sponsorship & Partnership
Some activities and structures still require a UAE national partner or local service agent. Where that's the case, IBH acts as your reliable, transparent sponsor or strategic regional partner — with your commercial control and ownership intent protected by clear agreements.
We structure the relationship so you stay firmly in charge of your business while meeting every local requirement.
Corporate local sponsorship
A corporate sponsor arrangement that keeps governance clean and accountable.
Individual sponsorship
A UAE national partner or local service agent where your licence requires one.
Strategic regional partner
We act as your operating partner across the UAE where it makes commercial sense.
Protective agreements
Side agreements that document control, profit and exit so your interests are secured.
Transfer & exit support
Clean handover or restructuring if your ownership needs change.
Frequently asked.
- Do I still need a local sponsor in Dubai?
- Many activities now allow 100% foreign ownership, but certain mainland activities and structures still require a local partner or service agent. We confirm what applies to you.
- Is my ownership and control protected?
- Yes. We put clear, legally sound agreements in place documenting control, profit entitlement and exit, so your commercial interests are protected.