Business Setup

Mainland Company Formation
in the UAE

Establish your business with a DET (Department of Economy and Tourism) license. Enjoy 100% foreign ownership, unrestricted access to the local UAE market, and unlimited growth potential.

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Why Mainland?

Top 3 Reasons to Choose a Mainland License

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100% Foreign Ownership

Own your business fully without a local sponsor. The new UAE law allows complete control in most sectors.

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Unrestricted Market Access

Trade anywhere in the UAE, including government ministries and semi-government entities without any restrictions.

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Flexible Office Options

Choose from shared desks, commercial villas, or prime office towers across Dubai—total flexibility.

What is a Mainland Company?

Operate Anywhere in the UAE with a DET License

A Mainland company is registered with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Unlike Free Zones, a Mainland license gives you the legal authority to set up your office in any location across the Emirates and directly serve the local population, government, and corporate clients.

It is the preferred choice for consultancies, restaurants, construction firms, trading companies, and tech startups seeking prestige and scalability.

License Types

Choose the Right Activity License

DET offers 4 main categories. We help you select the perfect code for your business.

🏪 Commercial

Trading, retail, e-commerce, and import/export.

👨‍💼 Professional

Consulting, IT, legal, accounting, and medical.

🏭 Industrial

Manufacturing, warehouses, and factories.

🏨 Tourism

Travel, hospitality, and event management.

How We Work

Your Mainland Setup Journey in 5 Steps

01

Consultation

Choose your activity & jurisdiction.

02

Name Reservation

Trade name approval & initial NOC.

03

Initial Approval

Get pre-approval from DET.

04

Draft MOA

Legal docs & tenancy contract.

Documents Checklist

What You Need to Get Started

Keep these documents ready to ensure a smooth and fast processing.

📋 For Shareholders & Directors

  • Passport copy (clear, color scan)
  • Emirates ID copy (if already in UAE)
  • Residence visa page (if applicable)
  • Recent passport-size photograph

📌 For the Company

  • Business plan (for specific activities)
  • Office tenancy contract or Ejari
  • MOA / AOA (drafted by our legal team)
  • NOC from current sponsor (if applicable)



Ready to Set Up Your Mainland Company?

Let’s Build Your Business in the Heart of Dubai

From selecting the perfect activity to stamping your visa, our experts handle the entire process so you can start operating faster.

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