Company Setup
in Dubai Mainland

If you want to start a business in the UAE, there are two options: forming a company in a free zone or setting up a Mainland company. This article will explain everything you need to know about Dubai Mainland company formation and its benefits. A Dubai Mainland Company is an onshore company that requires a local citizen partnership of 51% for commercial licenses, but you can be the 100% owner if it’s a Professional license.

How To Setup A Company in Dubai, UAE?

Company Setup in Dubai is a straightforward process. If you wish to operate a commercial business, Dubai Mainland is the perfect location designated by the Dubai Economic Department (DED) to provide opportunities to private businesses and their representatives. You can benefit from the UAE’s robust
economy and establish a business with top-notch quality standards.

3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Select Suitable License based on activity

Step 2

We register your Dubai mainland Company

Step 3

Receive Your license and start your business

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Difference Between Free Zone And Dubai Mainland

Mainland is the area in the UAE where foreign investors can set up businesses in partnership with UAE nationals or companies. Free zones, on the other hand, offer 100% foreign ownership but with some restrictions. Mainland offers access to the local market and a larger workforce, while free zones provide tax exemptions, customs duty exemptions, and a simplified company registration process. It’s important to consider the specific needs of your business when deciding between mainland and free zone.

Dubai Mainland Company’s Advantages

Dubai Mainland companies provide many benefits that most people don’t know about. These advantages can help foreigners achieve success. Even if you only own 49% of the company, you can still make 100% of the profits with a corporate sponsorship. It’s a great opportunity!

No personal, corporate or business taxes
Ability to trade with any company in UAE
Eligibility to take on governmental projects
Wide range of options for business activities
Permitted to establish branches across UAE
Simplified process for obtaining work visas for employees
(Option to partner with individuals or corporations for business ventures)
(Allowed to transfer all capital and profits earned to home country without restrictions)
Exempted from yearly audit fees
Simple and easy registration process >

Our Amazing Prices

Dubai Professional Services License

AED15,050

This package excludes residence visas but includes an immigration card, all visa costs for one investor visa, medical, and Emirates ID, with the company eligible for six employee visa quotas subject to Ministry of Labor approval, and an estimated DED voucher cost of AED 4,000 including Ejari (T& C apply)*

Dubai LLC
Commercial License

AED14,950

Package Excludes – English Trade Name, Immgiration Card, All Visa Costs,Medical, Emirates ID & Insurance Card, DED Voucher Cost Approx Amount upto AED 11,000
T & C Apply

Advantages Of Company Formation in Dubai

Corporate Sponsor
No personal Tax
No Corporate Tax
Mainland Company can trade with any other company in any part of UAE.
There is a big range of options for business activities. There is a bigger picture of scopes for Mainland Company in UAE.
Makes you able to take on Governmental work.
As compared to Freezone, Mainland Company can establish the business anywhere in UAE. So a Mainland Companies can trade with all markets and they can have more branches of their company to enhance their existence in UAE.
Makes you able to take on Governmental work.
You can easily offer more employees work visa.
You can have an individual or a corporation as your business partner
You are allowed for 100% repatriation of capital and profits.
Yearly Audit free an easy and nuisance free registration process.

Corporate Sponsor

We at EBMS can assist you in obtaining a corporate sponsor and a valid license for your business
activities in UAE. It is important to be aware of the regulations and procedures of the relevant authorities when obtaining a commercial, industrial, or professional license.

Mainland

The Dubai visa and business registration process is easy but requires expertise. It is important to choose
the right platform for your mainland company setup Dubai. An authorized registration agent or business
consultant can guide you through the process. EBMS offers a comprehensive range of services for
business setup and operation.

Types of Business License in Dubai Mainland

Dubai Mainland is the central business district of Dubai and is governed by the Department of
Economic Development (DED). The DED is responsible for issuing business licenses in Dubai Mainland. The process of obtaining a business license can be a bit complicated, but it is essential to have a valid license to operate a business in Dubai

Commercial License in Dubai

A commercial license is the most common type of business license in Dubai Mainland. It allows you to
engage in commercial activities such as trading, import-export, and general trading. To obtain a
commercial license, you need to have a physical office space in Dubai Mainland.

Industrial License in Dubai

An industrial license is required for companies that engage in manufacturing, production, or other industrial activities. To obtain an industrial license, you need to have a physical office space in Dubai Mainland.

Professional License in Dubai

A professional license is required for individuals or companies that provide professional services such
as consulting, legal services, accounting, and engineering. To obtain a professional license, you need to have a physical office space in Dubai Mainland.

Benefits of Setting up Dubai Mainland Company

There is no minimum capital requirement for the Company Setup in Dubai Mainland. Mainland companies also have more options for business activities unlike free zone businesses e.g. Companies in Dubai Media City must work in the media or closely related industries. However there is no such limitation for mainland business and it can open up to wider UAE economy with much scope of diversity. Mainland businesses can choose their office location anywhere in Dubai. This feature allows them not only to trade with local market but can also open up multiple branches of the company thus enabling them to build a strong presence in UAE 100% repatriation of capital and profits are admissible and exempted from corporate tax for Busines Setup in Dubai Access to prestigious business centre Flexi Desk Office, Meeting Rooms

How To Open Bank Account For Dubai Mainland Company?

A Mainland company needs a bank account to make transactions and to handle other money matters. Whether you own a buy or sell company or other, Bank Account opening for Mainland is quite a tricky task to do. This is the time when you need an expert account opening assistance to get through the matters easily. Banks in UAE are the most reliable entities in the region.

Benefits of Bank Account Opening in UAE
Manage your Resources effectively
Helps in productive growth of your business
Business finances are easily managed

Requirements to open a business bank account in Dubai and UAE
Personal bank account opening requires following documents:

You need to provide Bank Reference Letter
Candidate’s clear Passport copy
Latest paid Utility bill
Personal bank statement for 6 months

Personal bank account opening requires following documents:

Candidate’s or owner’s Business profile is needed
Tenancy contract must be shown to own a bank account
Trade License is mandatory to open a trade company bank account
Your shareholder’s Passport Copy is necessary
MOA (Memorandum of Association)
Your Company Website
If you think that above mentioned documents are difficult to gather, we at EBMS are ready to serve you and help you with whole the process. We promise to provide comprehensive range of services from getting registered to fully functional stage of your Business including bank account opening for mainland. Give your fate a chance and try to explore easy and efficient way of business startup with our professional business services providing staff.

Required Documentation For Company Formation In Dubai Mainland?

Mainland company setup in Dubai is not a piece of cake. You definitely will need an expert to guide you through whole process and help you to gather all required documentation for mainland companies. We at EBMS, help you to move step by step towards your successful Mainland company formation. First of all you need to register your company’s name. We will help you in all documentations procedure and we will also guide you through the entire process of gathering required documentation for Company Setup in Dubai mainland. You will be asked to pay onetime fee and it is valid One Year. After registering your company’s Trade Name, your initial approval and lease agreement needed to be made we have got virtual office address for your company setup in Dubai. Again you don’t have to be worried when an expert team from EBMS is available to help.Prices vary according to the specific Business Activity. Here are all required and important documents are enlisted usually one needs to provide in order to get registered and to activate the business License in Dubai.

Passport & Visa Copies

Manager of the company would be asked to provide his resume and the shareholder and manager both will need to provide their passports copies.

Personal Information

The manager of the company and the shareholder can be asked to provide few of personal information.

Documents that you Will receive after setting up your Business in Dubai

Trade License

Your Company Trade License will be issued by Dubai Economic Department

MOA

A Memorandum of Association attested by Notary .

Lease Agreement

We will Provide You Dubai Virtual office Address Known as ejari Ebms Business Services is here to help you throughout the Process We are a business formation expert company working in UAE. We offer our services to every type of small and big businesses in UAE.

Business Setup Consultants in Dubai

We welcome you, wherever you coming from. We help company setup in Dubai and to grow in United Arab Emirates’ market zone. We assist our clients in obtaining and opening a bank account in different leading prime banks. We provide you our all support in order to open a Mainland Company bank account. You are free to open multiple accounts at a time for a smooth activation of your business.

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15:07 08 May 25

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I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Kritima and Mohammad Rai for their exceptional professionalism and quick service in helping me establish my company in Dubai. From the very first interaction, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the process and provided invaluable guidance every step of the way. Their attention to detail and commitment to my success made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. I couldn't have asked for better support. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking to set up a business in Dubai!

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14:24 02 May 25

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Response from the owner 08:54 22 May 24

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