Mainland Company Formation
Register a Dubai mainland company with full market access and no restriction on trading location.
Mainland Company Formation
A mainland licence, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, lets you trade anywhere in the UAE and bid on government contracts without a local distributor. It's the right structure for businesses that need a physical Dubai presence and unrestricted market reach.
Why founders choose this service
- Trade freely across the UAE mainland and free zones
- Eligible for government and semi-government contracts
- No currency restrictions on capital or profit repatriation
- Choose from 2,000+ licensed business activities
- Wide choice of office locations across Dubai
What you'll need to provide
- Passport copies of all shareholders and managers
- Proposed trade name (3 options)
- Business activity selection
- Memorandum of Association (drafted by us)
- Proof of registered office address
How we get it done
Initial approval and trade name reservation
Draft and notarise the Memorandum of Association
Secure office lease (Ejari registration)
Submit to DET and pay licence fees
Collect trade licence and register with immigration
Common questions
7–10 working days from document submission, assuming documents are submitted complete and correct.
Most steps can be completed remotely with notarised documents. Biometric steps such as Emirates ID typically require your presence in the UAE.
A dedicated consultant reviews everything, files with the relevant authority, and updates you at each milestone until completion.