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Dubai Mainland Company Setup

Establish your business on Dubai mainland for unrestricted access to the UAE market. With recent reforms allowing 100% foreign ownership for most activities, mainland setup has become the preferred choice for businesses targeting the local market.

License Types

Choose the right license type based on your business activities.

Commercial License

For trading activities including import, export, and distribution of goods.

Common Activities

General TradingImport/ExportRetailWholesaleE-commerce

From AED 18,000

Professional License

For service-based businesses and professional consultancies.

Common Activities

ConsultancyIT ServicesMarketingLegal ServicesAccounting

From AED 15,000

Industrial License

For manufacturing and industrial activities.

Common Activities

ManufacturingAssemblyPackagingFood ProcessingProduction

From AED 25,000

Why Mainland

Mainland Advantages

Trade Anywhere in UAE

Unlike free zone companies, mainland businesses can trade freely across all emirates and directly with the local market.

Government Contracts

Mainland companies are eligible to bid for and win lucrative UAE government contracts and tenders.

Unlimited Visa Quota

No restrictions on the number of visas you can sponsor. Grow your team without limitations.

100% Foreign Ownership

Most business activities now allow 100% foreign ownership without the need for a local sponsor.

Physical Office Options

Choose from various office solutions including virtual offices, co-working spaces, or dedicated premises.

Branch Office Option

International companies can establish branch offices to represent their parent company in the UAE.

Setup Process

Our streamlined process gets your mainland company operational in 1-2 weeks.

01

Initial Consultation

We assess your business requirements, recommend the right license type, and provide a detailed cost breakdown.

02

Trade Name Reservation

We reserve your company name with the Department of Economic Development (DED).

03

Initial Approval

We obtain initial approval from DED and any required external approvals for your activities.

04

Office & Ejari

We help you secure office space and obtain Ejari (tenancy contract registration).

05

License Issuance

We submit final documents and obtain your trade license from DED.

06

Visa Processing

We process establishment card, investor visa, and any employee visas required.

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