Set up your UAE business with expert guidance at every stage. From selecting the right licence to completing regulatory requirements, we provide a smooth and efficient company formation experience designed around your commercial objectives.
A Mainland structure offers the flexibility, credibility, and market access needed to grow in the UAE.
Operate Across the UAE Market
100% Foreign Ownership
Access to Government Opportunities
Streamlined Business Setup
The preferred choice for entrepreneurs and international businesses seeking a credible UAE presence, with the freedom to operate, grow, and pursue new opportunities across the region
Access the wider UAE market with a mainland company structure designed for flexible and scalable business operations.
From selecting the most suitable business activity to establishing your corporate banking arrangements, we provide expert guidance throughout every stage of your Dubai company formation journey.
Our team will guide you through the company name reservation process, ensuring your chosen name meets UAE regulatory requirements. We will assist with selecting suitable options and managing the approval process for a smooth and efficient registration experience
Choose the most suitable business activity for your company from the approved UAE activity list. Our team will help you identify the appropriate licence category to ensure your business is structured correctly from the outset.
Select the most suitable legal structure for your business objectives. Whether establishing an LLC, sole establishment, or professional company, we provide guidance to ensure your chosen structure aligns with your activities, ownership requirements, and long-term plans.
Choose suitable office premises that meet your business requirements and complete the necessary tenancy registration through Ejari in Dubai. Our team can support you throughout the process to ensure a smooth and compliant setup.
We manage the preparation and submission of your Mainland licence application from start to finish, ensuring all documentation is accurately prepared and submitted in accordance with UAE regulatory requirements.
We will manage the visa application process for investors, employees, staff, and dependants where applicable, ensuring all requirements are handled efficiently and in accordance with UAE immigration regulations.
Our banking team will support you throughout the corporate banking process, assisting with the required documentation and account setup to help ensure your business is ready for day-to-day operations.
In most activities, yes. Since June 2021, full foreign ownership has replaced the old requirement for a 51% Emirati partner across a wide range of commercial and industrial activities. A small number of strategic sectors (defence, security, banking, and similar) still have ownership restrictions.
For most licensed activities, no. Some professional licenses still require a Local Service Agent, who handles administrative liaison with government bodies but holds no shares and has no control over the business.
It's the trade license issued by the Dubai Economic Department (or its equivalent in other Emirates) that authorizes a mainland company to operate under a specific activity from the DED's approved activities list.
Straightforward applications with no extra approvals are often ready in 5 to 10 working days. Once you add visa processing, a realistic full timeline is closer to 2 to 4 weeks, and longer if your activity needs sector-specific approvals.
Yes. Mainland companies need a registered office with a valid tenancy contract (Ejari in Dubai, Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi). Visa allocation is generally tied to your office size.
It's possible through several routes, including company capital of AED 2 million or more, minimum annual tax payments to the FTA, or SME ownership above a set revenue threshold. Eligibility depends on your specific setup, so it's worth having this checked before you apply.
Receive a clear overview of your expected setup costs or speak with one of our Mainland business specialists. Our team will guide you through the appropriate structure, licensing requirements, and registration process to ensure a smooth and efficient setup
