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Mainland Company Setup

About Mainland:

Mainland is the area outside of the free zones with the Department of Economic Development (DED) being the regulatory authority for the issuance of mainland licenses. Mainland companies are allowed to carry out business without restrictions throughout the UAE and internationally. A local sponsor is no longer needed to get a Dubai mainland license for around 1000 commercial and industrial activities.

Advantages:
  • Freedom to rent commercial space in any area
  • Ability to conduct a wide range of business activities
  • Option to trade anywhere in the UAE and internationally
  • 100% foreign ownership 
  • No currency restriction
  • Easy employment visa processing
  • Advantage of bidding on government projects
  • Ability to open a corporate bank account easily
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Process for mainland license
  1. Choose business activity
  2. Choose company structure
  3. Get trade name approval
  4. Get initial license approval
  5. Get external approval (if required)
  6. License issuance
  7. Open company bank account
  8. Get establishment card
  9. Labour file
  10. Process visa
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