The Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai is the licensing issuing authority that issues a license for lots of activities. Basically there are three types of License which comes under Dubai Mainland :
1. Commercial License in Dubai
If you want to involve in trading activities or buying and selling of goods, then you have to obtain a commercial license in Dubai. The Dubai Economic Department issues this license for the businesses.
2. Industrial License in Dubai
The industrial license in Dubai is issued for those businesses who wants to setup manufacturing industry.
3. Professional License in Dubai
A professional license in Dubai is for an individual or a corporate to practice any profession which he/she relies on talent and intellectual abilities mostly Services. It is meant for artisans, craftsmen,Consultants, Lawyers and other professional services providers. Apart from this, one can apply for other licenses such as-
Services License in Dubai
Manufacturing License
Spa License
Technical Services License
Freelance License
E-commerce License
Business Consultancy
Saloon License
Grocery License etc.
Benefits of Setting up Dubai Mainland Company
There is no minimum capital requirement for the formation of Mainland Company 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 .