Historically the legislation in Gulf States has only allowed partial ownership to expat businessmen. The tide is now turning and a number of Gulf States are enacting legislation allowing 100% ownership to expats. Even in the states that mandate majority shareholding in favor of their nationals, the attitudes are changing with a clear understanding that the national partner, usually called “The Local” or “The Sponsor”, is a sleeping partner and is there only to fulfill the legal requirement. The sponsor has no rights on the business management, turnover or profits.

While the debate is raging in all Gulf States and there is a clear will to remove the sponsorship system, the wheels of legal system turn rather slowly. The business opportunities however are abundant and cannot wait for the change in the sponsorship system.

We can assist you to capture these current opportunities by introducing you to silent, dormant, trust worthy partners. These are individuals with basic human decency. We have a stringent wetting procedure to assess the suitability of nationals as local partners. We only recommend credible individuals as sponsors who have a well established track record of non interference and unequivocally commitment to support the businesses of our expat clients.

If you are considering sponsorship for your new business or are not satisfied with your current sponsor, we can advise you how to navigate the maze. For confidential advice please call our specialist consultants.

In UAE it’s essential to renew your trade license before it expires. There is a penalty for every day the trade license is not renewed. Failure to renew your trade license will result in a ban on all licenses held by the share holders, freezing all of their business activities.

OMC offers a Free of charge complimentary Data Management Service to all its clients. We maintain a confidential and protected database of our clients. This includes data relating to client’s trade license, company labour card, Immigration card and employee visas.

We will remind you well in advance of your trade license or other document expiry. This value added service keeps your business protected from bans and penalties.

In UAE it’s essential to renew your Immigration Card before it expires. There is a penalty if your immigration Card is not renewed. Failure to renew your Immigration card will result in a freeze on all of your new visa applications.

OMC offers a Free of charge complimentary Data Management Service to all its clients. We maintain a confidential and protected database of our clients. This includes data relating to client’s trade license, company labour card, Immigration card and employee visas.

We will remind you well in advance of your trade license or other document expiry. This value added service keeps your business protected from bans and penalties.

In UAE it’s essential to renew your Labour Card before it expires. There is a penalty if your Labour Card is not renewed. Failure to renew your Labour card will result in a freeze on all of your new visa applications. OMC offers a Free of charge complimentary Data Management Service to all its clients. We maintain a confidential and protected database of our clients. This includes data relating to client’s trade license, company labour card, Labour card and employee visas. We will remind you well in advance of your trade license or other document expiry. This value added service keeps your business protected from bans and penalties.

All employees require visa to be stamped on their passport to change their immigration status to Resident in UAE. Our outsource PRO Services division will remove the hassle of stamping visas for your employees or business partners.

A medical card is a prerequisite for Visa Stamping. We will assist you in obtaining medical certificate and medical card from the Ministry of Health prior to stamping visa in the Passport. Please send us  a passport copy, 4 photographs and appropriate Government fees before 3pm for visa stamping process to initiate the next day. We will deliver your completed medical card within 3 days.

To complete visa stamping the immigration department requires following documents. Original passport, original Employment Visa (Entry Permit), original medical certificate, passport size photographs x7, residence visa fee, completed security form, residence visa forms duly signed and sealed by the sponsor. Normally the residence visa will be stamped in the Passport within 10 days and is valid for 3 years.

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OMC specializes in cancellation of employment visa. We assist both companies and individual employees to cancel residence visa and work permit for employees when they leave company employment.

We also assist individuals who want to cancel their current employment visa to take up employment with a new employer. Normally your employer at the time of cancellation of employment visa will require you to close bank accounts, return credit cards, and cancel Water, electricity and telephone contracts. Our expert consultants can advise you and can negotiate on your behalf with your employer to allow smooth transaction to your new job.

To cancel your employment visa we will require original passport, original entry permit and cancellation forms duly signed by the sponsor. Cancelled passport may be collected from Immigration department after 1 day. Submit your document for initial review by clicking here.

Our consultants can give you comprehensive advice suited to your special circumstances.

Renew your driving licence in Dubai

We provide an efficient Driving License renewal service. This convenient service is for busy executive with limited time to spare for mundane chores. All fines registered in the customer’s traffic file should be paid before renewing your licence. We strive, you drive.

Required documents

• An eye test certificate
• A copy of your valid passport with residence visa stamp
• Two photographs

Obtaining a Driving License in UAE

You may be eligible to transfer your existing driving license, without having to take a driving test or going to a driving school, if you have a valid driving license from Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. However to qualify you must be a citizen of these countries and hold current resident status in UAE.

Documents Required

• Original Passport + Copy
• Residence permit copy
• Original current driving license + copy
• Translation of driving license (if not in English)
• Consulate letter (for Canadians)
• Passport photo x1
• Eye test certificate
• A no-objection letter from your sponsor

Car registration is renewed every year for cars from 1 – 20 years old. Car registration renewal involves visiting the Traffic Department, having your car tested, passed, document typing and completion, paying fines and fees, collecting the new registration card and expiry date stickers for the licence plate.

The several hours taken for this process and the frustration involved are unnecessary, our door to door service will relieve you of the hassle as our experienced drivers will collect the car from your office or home and return it within a couple of hours with your new registration card and number plates.

We also process applications for the following

• Replacement of damaged or lost registration card
• Renewal of driving licence
• Replacement for damaged or lost driving licence
• Adding a category to a driving licence
• New Test
• Sale of number plate
• Application for the import of a vehicle outside UAE
• Handicap parking permits
• Registration, licensing and renewal of jet skis
• Promotion campaigns display of cars
• Issuing, Renewing and Cancellation of Commercial Plates
• Issuing and renewing site licence
• Issuing of no objection letters to open new branches and offices
• Transfer and cancellation of training permit to another driving school

The mandatory United Arab Emirates ID Card (UAE ID Card) program is one of the most important national projects being implemented in the country. For the purpose of proving identity the UAE identity card with Bio-metric and advanced ID features, eliminates the need to carry different forms of identification including driving licence, work permit, employee cards, passports and e-cards.

The registration process can be lengthy and tiresome however, OMC have put in place a system where your registration process can be effortless. All you have to do is complete our form by hand or type the information and e-mail it to us. We then have your documentation typed up by our in house translators and arrange an appointment at one of the service centres, which we will accompany you to, if you require.

We provide the following services

• Service Center Appointment and
• Processing Application for the Registration of ID Card
• Reminder and Renewal of ID Card
• Replacement of Damaged, Lost or Stolen ID card

In UAE mail is not delivered to directly to home addresses but to Post Office Boxes. OMC takes the time and hassle out of managing your business or personal mail with our cost-effective Mail Collection Service.

We will assist you in renting a public or private Post Office Box and then collect and deliver the mail items to your home or office on a regular basis.

You are in control of when and where you receive your mail, we can collect and deliver daily (except Fridays and public holidays,) or weekly and if you are expecting or sending urgent mail we can provide a one-off delivery, even if it is a single item.

OMC also collects outgoing mail on the subscriber’s behalf, saving you considerable time and effort. This service is available to individuals and companies.