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Company Formation

Establish Your Business in the Heart of the UAE

Establish Your Business in the Heart of the UAE

Establish Your Business in the Heart of the UAE

Trade anywhere in the UAE without restrictions. Access local markets directly. Bid for government contracts. Your mainland company opens every door in the region's most dynamic economy.

Trade anywhere in the UAE without restrictions. Access local markets directly. Bid for government contracts. Your mainland company opens every door in the region's most dynamic economy.

Trade anywhere in the UAE without restrictions. Access local markets directly. Bid for government contracts. Your mainland company opens every door in the region's most dynamic economy.

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Calculate Setup Cost

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Why Choose UAE Mainland?

Unlike free zones, mainland companies trade freely across all seven emirates, access the entire local market, and compete for government contracts - without geographical restrictions.

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Unlimited Market Access

0% Personal
Income Tax

Unlimited Market Access

Trade with any client across all emirates. No restrictions on where you do business or who you work with.

Trade with any client across all emirates. No restrictions on where you do business or who you work with.

Trade with any client across all emirates. No restrictions on where you do business or who you work with.

100% Foreign Ownership

100% Foreign Ownership

100% Foreign Ownership

Own your business completely. No local sponsor needed for most activities.

Own your business completely. No local sponsor needed for most activities.

Own your business completely. No local sponsor needed for most activities.

Operate Anywhere

Operate Anywhere

Operate Anywhere

Set up shop in prime locations. Dubai Marina, Downtown Abu Dhabi, or wherever your business thrives.

Set up shop in prime locations. Dubai Marina, Downtown Abu Dhabi, or wherever your business thrives.

Set up shop in prime locations. Dubai Marina, Downtown Abu Dhabi, or wherever your business thrives.

Zero Currency Controls

Zero Currency Controls

Zero Currency Controls

Move your money freely. Repatriate profits without limitations.

Move your money freely. Repatriate profits without limitations.

Move your money freely. Repatriate profits without limitations.

Government Contracts

Government Contracts

Government Contracts

Eligible to bid for lucrative government tenders and public sector projects.

Eligible to bid for lucrative government tenders and public sector projects.

Eligible to bid for lucrative government tenders and public sector projects.

Flexible Visa Quotas

Flexible Visa Quotas

Flexible Visa Quotas

Hire the team you need. Visa allocation scales with your business.

Hire the team you need. Visa allocation scales with your business.

Hire the team you need. Visa allocation scales with your business.

Business Structures

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

The go-to for most businesses. Trade, retail, services - if you're doing business in the UAE, this is likely your structure.


Perfect for: Trading, retail, services, consultancy
Shareholders: 2-50 partners
Liability: Limited to share capital

The go-to for most businesses. Trade, retail, services - if you're doing business in the UAE, this is likely your structure.


Perfect for: Trading, retail, services, consultancy
Shareholders: 2-50 partners
Liability: Limited to share capital

The go-to for most businesses. Trade, retail, services - if you're doing business in the UAE, this is likely your structure.


Perfect for: Trading, retail, services, consultancy
Shareholders: 2-50 partners
Liability: Limited to share capital

Civil Company

Civil Company

Civil Company

For licensed professionals. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, consultants - if you need a professional license, this is your route.


Perfect for: Medical, legal, engineering, consultancy
Partners: Must hold relevant qualifications
Focus: Professional services only

For licensed professionals. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, consultants - if you need a professional license, this is your route.


Perfect for: Medical, legal, engineering, consultancy
Partners: Must hold relevant qualifications
Focus: Professional services only

For licensed professionals. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, consultants - if you need a professional license, this is your route.


Perfect for: Medical, legal, engineering, consultancy
Partners: Must hold relevant qualifications
Focus: Professional services only

Branch Office

Branch Office

Branch Office

Extend your global company. Already established abroad? Open your UAE branch without creating a new entity.


Perfect for: International corporations
Control: Parent company maintains full control
Activities: Limited to parent company scope

Extend your global company. Already established abroad? Open your UAE branch without creating a new entity.


Perfect for: International corporations
Control: Parent company maintains full control
Activities: Limited to parent company scope

Extend your global company. Already established abroad? Open your UAE branch without creating a new entity.


Perfect for: International corporations
Control: Parent company maintains full control
Activities: Limited to parent company scope

Representative Office

Representative Office

Representative Office

Test the waters. Research the market, run promotions, build relationships - before committing to full operations.


Perfect for: Market research, business development
Activities: No commercial trading
Purpose: Exploration and promotion only

Test the waters. Research the market, run promotions, build relationships - before committing to full operations.


Perfect for: Market research, business development
Activities: No commercial trading
Purpose: Exploration and promotion only

Test the waters. Research the market, run promotions, build relationships - before committing to full operations.


Perfect for: Market research, business development
Activities: No commercial trading
Purpose: Exploration and promotion only

Mainland by Emirate

Mainland by Emirate

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Dubai Mainland

The business capital. Premium infrastructure, global connectivity, unmatched ecosystem. From tech startups to luxury retail - Dubai is where business happens.


Popular with: Trading, retail, tech, professional services, hospitality

Abu Dhabi Mainland

Government hub, industrial powerhouse. Major projects, energy sector, institutional contracts. Where stability meets opportunity.


Popular with: Energy, construction, industrial, government contractors

Sharjah Mainland

Cost-effective, strategically located. Lower setup costs, competitive rates, easy access to Dubai and northern emirates. Smart choice for growing businesses.


Popular with: Manufacturing, warehousing, industrial, cost-conscious setups

Ajman Mainland

Budget-friendly and efficient. One of the most economical mainland options with simplified procedures. Growing fast with strong trade focus.


Popular with: SMEs, trading, service businesses

Ras Al Khaimah Mainland

Industrial focus, competitive costs. Manufacturing hub with strategic northern location. Strong ceramics, pharma, and quarrying sectors.


Popular with: Manufacturing, industrial production, quarrying

More About Mainland Company Formation

Setup Process

Setup Process

  1. Choose Your Activity
    Select from approved business activities. Mix and match to cover everything you do.



  1. Pick Your Structure
    LLC, Civil Company, Branch, or Rep Office - we'll help you decide.


  1. Name Approval
    Get your company name approved by the economic department.


  1. Initial Approval
    Secure regulatory approval for your business activity and structure.


  1. Get Your Space
    Find office space and register your Ejari tenancy contract.


  1. External Approvals
    Obtain sector-specific approvals if needed (health, education, F&B, etc.).


  1. License Issued
    Receive your trade license. You're officially in business.


  1. Get Operational
    Open bank account, register with MOHRE, process visas. You're ready to go.

  1. Choose Your Activity
    Select from approved business activities. Mix and match to cover everything you do.



  1. Pick Your Structure
    LLC, Civil Company, Branch, or Rep Office - we'll help you decide.


  1. Name Approval
    Get your company name approved by the economic department.


  1. Initial Approval
    Secure regulatory approval for your business activity and structure.


  1. Get Your Space
    Find office space and register your Ejari tenancy contract.


  1. External Approvals
    Obtain sector-specific approvals if needed (health, education, F&B, etc.).


  1. License Issued
    Receive your trade license. You're officially in business.


  1. Get Operational
    Open bank account, register with MOHRE, process visas. You're ready to go.

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silver laptop computer near notebook

What You'll Need

What You'll Need

Company Setup


  • Passport copies (shareholders & managers)

  • Emirates ID or entry stamp

  • NOC from current sponsor (if applicable)

  • Photos & proof of address

  • Tenancy contract (Ejari)



Visa Processing


  • Valid passport (6+ months)

  • Photos & medical fitness test

  • Emirates ID application

  • Health insurance


Capital Requirements:


  • Varies by activity. Many sectors need no minimum capital. Some specialised activities require AED 50,000 - 1,000,000+.

Company Setup


  • Passport copies (shareholders & managers)

  • Emirates ID or entry stamp

  • NOC from current sponsor (if applicable)

  • Photos & proof of address

  • Tenancy contract (Ejari)



Visa Processing


  • Valid passport (6+ months)

  • Photos & medical fitness test

  • Emirates ID application

  • Health insurance


Capital Requirements:


  • Varies by activity. Many sectors need no minimum capital. Some specialised activities require AED 50,000 - 1,000,000+.

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passport booklet on top of white paper

FAQs

Answering your questions

Answering your questions

Got more questions? Send us your enquiry below

Got more questions? Send us your enquiry below

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FAQs

Answering your questions

Got more questions? Send us your enquiry below

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Can foreigners own 100% of a mainland company?

Yes! Most business activities now allow full foreign ownership without local sponsors.

Can foreigners own 100% of a mainland company?

Yes! Most business activities now allow full foreign ownership without local sponsors.

Mainland vs Free Zone - what's the difference?

Mainland = trade anywhere in UAE, access local market, government contracts. Free Zone = trading restrictions but 100% ownership and tax perks.

Do I need a physical office?

Yes. Your office size determines visa quota and must have valid Ejari registration.

Can I have multiple activities under one license?

Absolutely. Combine compatible activities under a single license with department approval.

How many visas can I get?

Depends on office space and business activity. Bigger space = more visas.

What are annual costs?

AED 10,000 - 40,000+ depending on emirate and activities. Includes license renewal, Ejari, chamber membership, and regulatory fees.