🏢 Business Setup · Dubai Mainland

Dubai Mainland Company Setup

Establish a fully-owned business on the UAE mainland with access to the local market, government contracts, and unlimited trade across all Emirates. Starting from AED 11,999 — all government fees included.

🏢 DED Licensed ⚡ 3–5 Day Setup ✅ 100% Foreign Owned
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About This Service

A Dubai Mainland company registered under the Department of Economic Development (DED) gives your business freedom to trade anywhere in the UAE, work with government entities, and operate from any commercial location in Dubai.

Under the updated UAE Commercial Companies Law, most business activities now allow 100% foreign ownership no local UAE partner or sponsor required. You retain full control over your company, profits, and operations.

Highlights FZE manages the entire process end-to-end: activity selection, trade name reservation, Memorandum of Association (MOA), office Ejari, DED license issuance, establishment card, and visa stamping.

What's Included

Key Benefits

  • 100% Foreign Ownership
    Most activities permit full foreign ownership under the new UAE Commercial Companies Law no local partner needed.
  • Trade Freely Across UAE
    No restriction on doing business anywhere in the UAE serve local, government, and private sector clients.
  • Government Contract Eligibility
    Only mainland companies can tender for government and semi-government projects.
  • Multiple Office Locations
    Open branches and offices anywhere in Dubai or across all Emirates.
  • 2,000+ Business Activities
    Wide selection of DED-approved activities covering trading, services, industrial, and professional categories.
  • Investor & Employee Visas
    Obtain UAE residency visas for investors, employees, and their family dependents.
Pricing

Packages & Pricing

All prices include government fees. No hidden charges.

★ Best Value
Mainland Standard
Starting from AED 11,999
starting price · all govt fees included
What's included
  • Initial Approval from DED
  • Trade Name Reservation
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA)
  • Office Lease Agreement (Ejari)
  • DED Payment Voucher
  • Trade License Issuance
  • Establishment Card
  • 100% Foreign Ownership
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Mainland + Visa Package
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What's included
  • Everything in Mainland Standard
  • Investor Residency Visa
  • Emirates ID Processing
  • Medical & Biometrics
  • Corporate Bank Account Setup
  • Free Corporate Tax Registration
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Process

How It Works

1

Activity & Structure

Choose your business activity and legal structure (LLC, sole establishment, branch, or civil company).

2

Trade Name Approval

Reserve and approve your company trade name with DED.

3

MOA & License

Prepare the MOA, submit documents, pay DED fees, and receive your trade license.

4

Visa & Bank Setup

Apply for investor residency visa, Emirates ID, and open your corporate bank account.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Since the 2021 UAE Commercial Companies Law amendment, most Dubai Mainland business activities allow 100% foreign ownership with no local Emirati partner or sponsor required. A small restricted list of strategic activities still requires a UAE national partner — we will advise if your activity falls under this category.

A mainland company (licensed by DED) can trade freely anywhere in the UAE, work with government entities, and open physical premises across all Emirates. A freezone company is restricted to operating within its freezone or internationally and requires a local agent or distributor to sell directly to UAE mainland customers.

Yes — this is one of the key advantages of a mainland setup. Only mainland-licensed companies are eligible to tender for UAE government and semi-government projects. Freezone companies are not eligible for government tenders.

Visa quotas are based on your office space size (Ejari lease area). Typically, each 9 sq metres of office space allows for 1 employee visa. Most standard setups qualify for 2 to 6 visas. We will advise on the exact quota based on your office arrangement.

With Highlights FZE managing all paperwork and submissions, a Dubai Mainland company can typically be licensed within 5 to 10 working days. Activities requiring additional external approvals (such as healthcare, education, or legal) may take longer.

The AED 11,999 package includes all government fees: DED initial approval, trade name reservation, MOA drafting and notarization, office Ejari, DED payment voucher, trade license issuance, and establishment card. Investor visa fees are not included and are quoted separately.

Payment Options

Buy Now, Pay Later

We accept flexible payment options to make our services more accessible for you.

Tabby - Buy Now Pay Later

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Tamara - Buy Now Pay Later

Flexible payment plans available