Mainland Company Formation

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A Mainland license lets you operate anywhere in the UAE and trade directly with the local market — including government contracts. We manage your company formation from start to finish, so you’re set up correctly and compliantly.

What This Covers

Mainland License Application

We manage your mainland trade license application with the (DET) or relevant emirate authority.

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Market Access

We help you understand the requirements to trade directly across the UAE, including government contracts.

Visa & Immigration Coordination

We coordinate the visa allocation and application process alongside your company setup.

Business Activity & Structure Selection

We help you choose the right legal structure and business activity for your mainland license.

Licensing & Regulatory Services

We coordinate approvals from relevant government departments and regulatory bodies.

Post-Setup Compliance

We help you understand your ongoing obligations — renewals, VAT registration, and Corporate Tax — after your company is formed.

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Our Approach

We handle the regulatory and licensing detail of mainland setup, so you can focus on getting your business operational — with full access to the UAE market from day one.

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FAQ

A Mainland company is licensed by the relevant emirate’s economic department (such as Dubai’s DET), allowing you to trade freely across the UAE, including with government entities.

A Mainland license lets you trade directly across the UAE without restriction, while Free Zone companies are generally limited to operating within the free zone or internationally unless additional approvals are obtained.

Yes, most business activities now allow 100% foreign ownership under UAE Commercial Companies Law, though some strategic sectors still require a local partner or agent.

Yes — Mainland companies can trade directly with government entities and bid for government contracts, unlike most Free Zone companies.

Timelines vary based on your business activity and required approvals, but we’ll give you a clear timeline once we’ve scoped your requirements.

Depending on your activity, you may need approvals from additional regulatory bodies — we identify and coordinate these as part of the setup process.

Visa allocation depends on your office space, business activity, and license type — we help you understand your eligibility as part of setup.

Book a consultation. We’ll understand your business activity and goals, then manage your Mainland company formation from start to finish.

Talk to Our Team

We’ll review your current position and identify where advisory or planning support would add the most value.

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