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Mainland Business Setup in
Dubai, UAE

Establish your business in the UAE mainland and enjoy the freedom to operate across the Emirates and internationally. With a mainland company, you gain greater flexibility, wider market access, and the opportunity to grow your business without location-based restrictions
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Setting up a mainland company in Dubai has never been easier. Foreign investors can now enjoy 100% ownership for most commercial and industrial business activities, eliminating the need for a local sponsor in many cases.

Key Advantages

  • 100% foreign ownership for eligible business activities
  • Operate anywhere across the UAE and internationally
  • Freedom to lease office or commercial space in any location
  • Wide range of approved business activities to choose from
  • Eligibility to bid for government and semi-government contracts
  • Simplified employment visa processing for business owners and staff
  • Easy corporate bank account opening with UAE banks
  • No restrictions on currency exchange or profit repatriation

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Mainland company formation offers more than 3000 business activities listed in the UAE. The business activity, company structure and jurisdiction of operation will determine the license and other applicable requirements.

Commercial License
A Commercial License is required in the UAE for businesses involved in trading and supplying of goods such as:

Mobile phones & accessories trading
Building material, cleaning and safety equipment trading
Oil & gas, chemicals trading
Automobiles, spare parts trading
Gold & precious metals trading

Industrial License
An Industrial license is required in the UAE for manufacturing or other types of industrial activities such as:

Garments, uniforms manufacturing
Meat, dairy products manufacturing
Animal & birds feed manufacturing, fishing net making
Pastry & sweets manufacturing, mineral water bottling
Fabrics & textiles embroidery, carpets manufacturing

Professional License
A Professional License is required in the UAE for individuals or business groups that deliver expertise as a service to the public such as:

Computer, IT infrastructure consultancies
Insurance, tax, legal consultancies
Marketing consultancies, public relations management
Auditing & accounting
Waste management & recycling consultancy

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