Mainland Company Setup in Dubai for Businesses Ready to Scale

Your business activity determines your license type, approvals and, in some cases, the minimum office space you need.

We review your intended activities against the Department of Economic Development activity list and flag any that need extra approvals from bodies such as the Dubai Health Authority or Dubai Municipality before you apply.

Your trade name has to follow UAE naming rules, avoid offensive or religious references, and not already be registered.

We check name availability, reserve it with the DED and prepare backup options so a naming rejection does not delay your license.

Initial approval confirms the government has no objection to you starting the business, but it is not the trade license itself.

We compile the application, shareholder documents and activity details so approval is granted without back and forth.

The Memorandum of Association sets out ownership percentages, shareholder responsibilities and how profits and losses are shared.

We draft the MOA, arrange notarisation and make sure the terms match what you agreed with your partners before signing.

A mainland license needs a registered office address, from a flexi-desk to a full commercial space, backed by an Ejari tenancy contract.

We help you find office space that matches your budget and license requirements and register the tenancy correctly.

Once the DED approves your documents and fees are paid, your trade license is issued and you can legally start operating.

We track every submission so your license is issued as fast as your activity and jurisdiction allow.

Most mainland businesses need to register with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce after license issuance.

We complete this step for you so your registration is in place before you need it for tenders, banking or import and export activity.

Opening a UAE corporate bank account depends on your activity, shareholder nationalities and expected transaction volumes.

We prepare your documentation and introduce you to banks whose account criteria match your business profile.

A mainland license lets you sponsor investor visas for owners, employment visas for staff and dependent visas for family members.

We manage medical testing, Emirates ID applications and visa stamping from start to finish.

Dubai mainland licenses fall into three main categories.

• Commercial: trading, retail and general business activities
• Professional: consultancy, services and skill-based activities
• Industrial: manufacturing, processing and production activities

We confirm which category, or combination, fits your business before you apply.

Standard requirements include passport copies, passport photos and proof of address for each shareholder.

Corporate shareholders also need an attested trade license, incorporation certificate and board resolution from their home jurisdiction.

Mainland formation packages typically start from AED 18,900, including one investor visa, trade name reservation, initial approval, MOA drafting and license fees.

Final cost depends on your activity, number of visas and office space, and we provide a full breakdown before you commit.

A mainland license is renewed annually alongside your Ejari, visas and Emirates IDs.

We track your renewal dates and handle corporate tax registration, VAT and economic substance filings so nothing lapses.