Private Joint Stock Company

A Private Joint Stock Company is defined as an organization whose capital is divided into negotiable shares of equal value and a partner therein shall be liable only to the extent of his share in the capital of the company, in accordance with the UAE’s Commercial Companies Law (the ‘Law”). A Private Joint Stock Company has to have a minimum AED 2,000,000 share capital. Shares of a Private Joint Stock can not be offered to the public. A minimum of three founder members are required to incorporate a Private Joint Stock Company and fifty-one percent (51%) of shares shall belong to a UAE national. A Private Joint Stock Company is formed to carry out commercial or industrial business activities. A Private Joint Stock Company is not allowed to conduct professional activities.

A Private Joint-Stock Company is subject to all the rules and regulations that are applicable to Public Joint Stock Companies, except for the rules and regulations relating to public share subscription. A Private Joint Stock Company can be converted into a Public Joint Stock Company after two years of its formation by fulfilling certain requirements.

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