Incorporation
Mainland Company Setup
A mainland licence lets you trade anywhere in the UAE, work with government entities and lease offices across the city. We handle Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism licensing and the equivalent authorities in other emirates, from activity selection to Ejari, establishment card and visas.
Fixed fee in your written proposal
Who it is for
Built for your situation.
Department of Economy licences with full foreign ownership for most activities.
What is included
Everything handled, end to end.
Activity and legal form
LLC, sole establishment or branch, with the right activities.
Trade name and initial approval
Name reservation and initial approval from the licensing authority.
External approvals
Ministry or authority approvals for regulated activities.
Office and Ejari
Office search support and registered tenancy contract.
Licence issuance
Memorandum signing, licence and chamber registration.
Immigration and labour
Establishment card, MOHRE file, visas and Emirates ID.
How it works
The process, step by step.
Activity check
Confirm activities, ownership rules and any approvals.
Name and initial approval
Trade name reserved and initial approval issued.
Office and documents
Ejari registered and memorandum prepared.
Licence issued
Trade licence and registration completed.
Visas
Labour and immigration files, visas and Emirates ID.
Documents you will need
- Passport copies of all shareholders
- Photo on a white background
- Visa page or entry stamp
- Tenancy contract or office details
- Attested documents for corporate shareholders
Timeline
Typically 1 to 3 weeks, depending on external approvals and the office.
Updates at every stageFees
Fixed fee, quoted in writingGovernment fees are passed through at cost and shown separately on your proposal. Prices as of October 2026 and confirmed in your written proposal.
Questions
Mainland Company Setup FAQ.
Still unsure? Ask an advisor and get an answer in writing.
Yes, for most commercial and professional activities. A small number of strategic activities still have ownership conditions, which we check first.
Mainland companies need a registered tenancy contract (Ejari). Shared and business centre offices are accepted for many activities.
Related services
Often combined with this.
Free consultation
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