Establish your Mainland business to have complete market exposure in the UAE. Expand over the Emirates, win government contracts, and work without trade restrictions. Start easily with KINZAAD, assuring local connections, legal compliance, and quick-track licensing.
Selecting a mainland business in Dubai gives unparalleled access to the vibrant local economy of the UAE. A mainland license lets you trade freely across all emirates and inside Dubai, whether you're starting a consulting firm, logistics company, or retail business.
A Dubai mainland license covers a broad range of professional, commercial, and industrial activities:
With 45+ Free Zones offering over 2,000 licensed activities, KINZAAD, a trusted business setup service, ensures you select the most profitable and compliant option for your business goals.
Simple steps to the company formation process in the mainland UAE:
Select your exact business activity from the list of approved activities by Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET). The business activity you choose identifies the license type you will require.
Select a structure best suited for your business model. For the majority of startups, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is best because it is easy and has investor-friendly conditions.
Choose an original and regulation-supportive company name. Pre-book it for approval using DET's trade name reservation system.
Submit the initial approval with DET. It is a six-month no-objection certificate to enable you to go ahead with documentation and licensing.
Apply for initial approval from DET. It is a six-month no-objection certificate allowing you to proceed with documentation and licensing.
With our legal assistance, draft the Memorandum of Association (MoA), which defines ownership and operational regulations. This is subsequently notarized during the registration process.
Take a physical office space or use flexi-desk/shared office arrangements. Have your lease agreement registered with Ejari since it is a requirement for mainland licensing.
Provide your notarized MoA, Ejari lease agreement, and approvals to DET. Your official Mainland business license will be issued once approved.
We help prepare the necessary documents and introduce you to high-profile UAE banks in order to expedite your corporate account opening.
Obtain investors, employees, and dependents' residence visas. We handle the entire process, including medical screening and Emirates ID registration.
As the trusted business setup consultant in UAE, KINZAAD doesn’t just form Free Zone entities but also unlocks global business potential through our exceptional formation company services.
Let us handle the hard part, while you focus on growing your business.
To set up a business in the UAE, you must choose the legal structure, book a company name, seek approval if required, prepare key agreements, lease office premises, and decide on the business activity. Adherence to local laws is instrumental in a hassle-free setup.
No, 100 percent foreign ownership is permitted in the majority of industries. Full ownership without the necessity of a local partner is provided by Free Zones, whereas mainland companies have special rules governing ownership based on their activity.
Free Zones provide 100% foreign ownership, repatriation of capital, tax holidays, streamlined import/export processes, and access to high-quality infrastructure, which are the reasons why businesses prefer them for flexibility and development.
To register your company, select a business activity, choose a company name, rent office space, submit documentation to the authorities, and pay the registration fees. Once completed, you will receive your company registration certificate.
Yes, there are some prohibited activities, like defense or activities in conflict with cultural or religious traditions. The majority of the sectors are available, particularly in Free Zones, providing a wide variety of possibilities.
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