Mainland Business Setup in UAE

Mainland businesses setup in UAE refers to registering and setting up a business through the DED or Department of Economic Development in any of the emirates in UAE. Emirates that companies can be registered are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.

UAE mainland businesses can operate and trade within UAE boundaries as well as the free zones, and also internationally. (Contrary to the free zones which can work within the free zones and outside UAE.)

Mainland companies can practice any industrial, commercial, trading, professional, or tourism activity. Some professional activities are excluded as per DED’s business regulations, and others require the approval of authorities which regulate these activities.

There are two main types of mainland business licenses:

• Mainland commercial license: For trading activities

• Mainland professional license: Activities of a professional nature

Our UAE business setup services include all the necessary items you need:

• Trade license registry

• Establishment card (required for obtaining a visa)

• Your UAE residency visa

• Setting up your bank account

• VAT registration and tax services

Our business setup consultants can also answer any questions or concerns you might have.

We understand the confusion. Just ask for a free call from our consultants to get all the advice you need.