In order to start a business a person or a company must follow certain procedures. The person or company need to register online with the Registrar of Companies and Businesses or by submitting the required documents at the office. Registration of an individual business entity is normally done on the same day whereas incorporation of a domestic/Global business company usually takes half-day. The Corporate and Business Registration Department administers the Companies Act 2001, the Business Registration Act 2002, the Insolvency Act 2009, the Limited Partnerships Act 2011 and the Foundations Act 2012. It has as main functions the incorporation, registration and striking-off of companies, Registration of Businesses and the enforcement of compliance with the legal requirements.

Occupation permit can be granted to non-citizens applying as investors, self-employed and professionals but subject to some criteria.