Setting up

Mainland company setup in Dubai

A Dubai mainland company can trade anywhere in the UAE, work directly with government clients and sponsor as many visas as its office allows. We handle the trade name, approvals, License and visas, with one consultant from the first call to your bank account.

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What we handle

What we take care of for you

01
Activity and trade name

We match your business to the right activities and reserve a trade name that will be approved.

02
Initial approval

We file for approval with the Department of Economy and Tourism.

03
Memorandum of Association

Drafted for your ownership structure and notarised.

04
Office and Ejari

We help you find a suitable office and register the tenancy.

05
Trade License

Issued in your company's name once every approval is in place.

06
Establishment card and visas

Investor and employee visas processed in the right order.

When the mainland is the right route

Choose the mainland when your customers are in the UAE, when you need a shop, showroom or restaurant, or when you want to bid for government contracts. Mainland companies can trade without geographic limits inside the country.

For most commercial and industrial activities, foreign investors can now own 100% of a mainland company. A few strategic activities still have special ownership rules, and we check yours before anything is filed.

What decides the cost

The cost depends on your activities, the size and location of your office, the number of visas and any outside approvals your activity needs. You see every item before you commit.

Free route check

Tell us about your business

We reply with the route that fits and the next step for your company.

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Questions

Questions about company setup on dubai mainland

If yours is not here, ask us. We reply with a clear answer for your situation.

Ask us your question
Can a foreigner own 100% of a mainland company?
Yes, for most commercial and industrial activities. A small number of strategic activities follow special rules, and we confirm yours at the start.
Do I need an office for a mainland company?
Yes. A mainland company needs a registered office with a tenancy contract, and the office size also decides how many visas you can apply for.
Can a mainland company work with government clients?
Yes. Mainland companies can bid for government and semi-government contracts directly.
Tell us about your business. We tell you where it fits.

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