Mainland Company Formation in UAE

Business setup in mainland offers numerous business opportunities in UAE. Launch your mainland company in UAE with economical mainland trade license cost. 

Business Setup in Mainland, UAE

UAE mainland consists of the mainland from seven Emirates. It includes Sharjah Mainland, Dubai Mainland, Abu Dhabi Mainland, Ajman Mainland, Ras Al Khaimah Mainland, Fujairah Mainland, and Umm Al Quwain Mainland.

UAE mainland company setup allows you to have 100% foreign ownership. However, there are still certain strategic sectors that require a local partner or local sponsor to start their business setup in UAE, such as businesses related to oil or gas and others.

Emirates Business Setup is at your side to guide you through the process of UAE mainland company formation. We work closely with the Economic Department of all the Emirates to ensure mainland license aligns with all regulatory requirements and you can obtain it easily.

Whether choosing the best location for your mainland business with any of the Emirates or choosing the right business activity, we take care of all the documentation!

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Benefits of UAE Mainland

Business setup in the UAE mainland offers numerous benefits. You get the greatest flexibility among different business models available in the United Arab Emirates. Mainland companies have no restrictions on trade and no limits employment visas. Other benefits of a mainland company formation include:

Strategic Location

2200+ Business Activities

Low Corporate Tax-Rate

100% Foreign Ownership

Local Partnerships

Unlimited Number of Visas

No Currency Restrictions

No Minimum Capital Required

Rent or Buy Office Space

Business Operations Inside the UAE

Unlimited Employment Visas

Efficient Logistics

Types of UAE Mainland License

Mainland company formation requires a trade license in the UAE. The licenses get issued by the chosen mainland’s Department of Economic Development for various kinds of business activities. You can trade locally inside or outside the UAE. Additionally, business setup in the mainland requires several legal procedures.

In the mainland, trade license falls under categories such as:

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Trade License Renewal

UAE mainland license in any of the Emirate typically offers an initial validity of one year, with the option to extend it for up to two to three years. Timely trade license renewal is mandatory for conducting business operations normally. It is important to note that the mainland license costs and terms for obtaining and renewing differ from one Emirate to another. Emirates Business Setup offers services includes mainland licensing and trade license renewals in all over the UAE.

Steps of Mainland Company Formation

Choose a Business Activity

Make sure to select the business activity that suits your business type.

Find a Local Sponsor

In some business activities, you need a local sponsor to set up business on the mainland. After choosing business activity, find a local sponsor.

Apply for Initial Security Approval

Get the initial security approval from the Government of Dubai and submit the local sponsor information as well.

Reserve a Trade Name

Give three unique names for your company. Once you get approval from one of the given names, reserve that name for your company.

Get a Memorandum of Association

The next step is to obtain the Memorandum of Association (MoA).

Choose a Location

Choose your business location by selecting an affordable office space in the UAE. Prepare and register the tenancy contract from the Dubai Land Department.

Government Approvals and Documentation

Obtain all the required additional government approvals. After that, submit all the documents to the DED to obtain your business license in UAE.

Open a Bank Account

After obtaining your trade license, you can apply for a bank account in the UAE. Emirates Business Setup is here to assist you with all the documentation.

Legal Requirements

The benefits of a mainland license in the UAE are numerous. However, there are also some legal requirements that needs to be considered.

Office Space is Mandatory to Renew Trade License

For renewal of your trade license in any of the mainland, you need to have office space. It is mandatory and legally required.

Professional Qualification for some Business Activities

In the mainland, for some business activities, the shareholder must have professional qualifications in the field of activity with three years of experience and attested MOFA certificate.

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