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Mainland Company Setup: 100% Foreign Ownership in Just 5 Days

Get your DED-approved trade license with our end-to-end mainland formation services – including visas, bank account opening, and PRO support.

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Why Choose Dubai Mainland?

Dubai mainland companies enjoy unique advantages:

  • 100% Foreign Ownership (in 1,000+ commercial activities)
  • No Trade Restrictions – Do business directly with the UAE market
  • Prime Office Locations – Set up anywhere in Dubai
  • Unlimited Visas – Sponsor employees and family members
  • Government Contracts – Eligible for tenders and local projects

Where We Save You 50+ Hours Monthly

1. Trade License Processing

✔ Commercial, Professional & Industrial licenses
✔ Activity approval for 1,300+ business types
✔ DED registration and card issuance

2. Local Partner Solutions

✔ Service agent agreements (51% not required)

✔ MOA drafting and notarization

✔ Annual renewal coordination

3. Office Space Solutions

✔ Ejari registration support

✔ Flexi-desk to private office options

✔ Warehouse licensing, where needed

4. Visa & Immigration

✔ Investor/partner residency visas

✔ Employee visa processing

✔ Family sponsorship

5. Post-Setup Support

✔ Corporate bank account opening

✔ VAT registration

✔ PRO services for renewals

Documents Required for Mainland Setup

For Individual Owners

1

Passport copies (All shareholders + proposed manager)
Must be valid for 6+ months, colored scans
2

Visa/Entry stamp (If already residing in UAE)
3

Passport-sized photo (White background, 300 DPI)
4

Initial approval application (We prepare this for you)

For Corporate Owners

1

Certificate of Incorporation (Attested if overseas)
2

Memorandum & Articles (Notarized)
3

Board Resolution authorizing UAE operations
4

Power of Attorney (If applying through a representative)

Activity-Specific Requirements

1

NOC from current sponsor (For UAE residents)
2

Educational certificates (Professional licenses only)
3

Health Authority approval (Medical activities)
4

Civil Defense clearance (Trading/industrial)

Office Space Documents

1

Ejari contract (Or temporary lease agreement)
2

Title deed copy (If property is owned)
3

DEWA approval (For certain industrial activities)

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From Application to Operations – Our Proven 5-Step Process

We analyze your business activities, ownership structure, and long-term goals to recommend the optimal mainland license type. Our experts provide a customized roadmap covering all DED requirements, estimated costs, and processing timelines specific to your case.

Average Duration: 1-2 working days

Your Dubai Success Story Starts Here: 100% Approval Guarantee

Limited-time bonus: Free 1-hour business consultation + Visa processing guide with every new mainland setup.

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Your Common Queries Answered with Additional FAQs

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Yes, activity additions/amendments can be processed in 2-3 working days through DED. Some activities may require additional approvals from sector-specific authorities like DM or DHA.