Dubai Mainland Company Formation

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Features/Advantages of Dubai Mainland Companies

Dubai mainland companies are commercial entities registered with the UAE Ministry of Economic Development (DED), permitted to operate both within UAE and globally. Under recent reforms, foreign investors can now enjoy 100% ownership in most commercial activities without local sponsors. These companies can engage in diverse business activities including trade, manufacturing, professional services, etc. They benefit from complete market access across UAE and government subsidies. While requiring physical office space and specific licenses, they enable deeper local market integration and stronger partnerships.

  • Broader Business Market Access
    Conduct transactions both domestically and internationally without geographical restrictions; flexible business location options
  • Easier Bank Account Opening
    Banks recognize DED-registered companies more readily, facilitating smoother corporate account setup
  • Zero Trade Restrictions
    Engage in various commercial operations; directly sell services to consumers across the UAE
  • Visa Opportunities & Accessibility
    Recruit international talent more easily; no visa quota restrictions for employees
  • 100% Equity Ownership
    Allows 100% foreign ownership of mainland companies
  • No Foreign Exchange Controls
    Free repatriation of all capital and profits
  • Eligible for Government Contract Bidding
    Opens additional revenue streams and business opportunities through government contracttenders
  • No Mandatory Audits
    No compulsory audit requirements unlike many other regions
Mainland Company Formation Types
  • LLC Company
    Independent legal entity that can be established by natural persons or legal entities with a minimum of 1 investor and maximum of 50 investors
    LLC Company
  • Branch Office
    Affiliated institution established by foreign parent companies in the UAE, non-independentlegal entity without separate articles of association, financially consolidated with the parent company
    Branch Office
  • Representative Office
    Office established by foreign institutions within the territory for market research,studies, and development activities only, without engaging in commercial operations
    Representative Office
  • Branch Company
    An affiliated institution established by foreign parent companies in the UAE, not an independent legal entity, without separate articles of association, financially consolidated with the parent company
    Branch Company
  • Representative Office
    An office established by foreign institutions within the country, prohibited from commercial activities, limited to market research, studies, and development activities only
    Representative Office
  • License Types
  • Commercial License
    Commercial License
  • Industrial License
    Industrial License
  • Professional License
    Professional License
  • Tourism License​​
    Tourism License​​
  • LLC Company Registration Process:
    • 1
      Preparation Phase1-2 Days
      ● Provide Company Name
      ● Determine Business Scope
      ● Submit Passport and White Background Photo
      ● Complete Confirmation Form
      ● Confirm Previous Entry to UAE
    • 2
      Registration Phase1-3 Days
      ● Name Verification and Pre-approval
      ● Ejari Lease
      ● Customer Counter-signing
      ● License Issuance
    • 3
      Immigration Card Visa Application
      ● Immigration Card Processing: 2-5 Days or Longer
      ● Visa and Status Update Application: 2 Working Days
    • 4
      EID & Labor Card
      ● Medical Check-up
      ○ Biometric Enrollment
      ○ EID Card: 5-9 Days or Longer
      ● Labor Card Processing: 1-2 Days
    • 5
      Bank Account Opening2-4 Weeks
      ● Prepare Account Opening Documents
      ● Background Company Information and Bank Statements
      ● Personal and Company Resumes
      ● Business Invoices and Supplier/Client Lists
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