Set Up Your Company in Dubai Mainland
A Dubai Mainland license is an onshore company allowing entrepreneurs to conduct business activities inside and outside the UAE. Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED) issues trade licenses for mainland companies.
You can register for a professional license or commercial license in Dubai Mainland. The trade license issued by DED is considered more premium and allows for the following benefits.
Key Benefits
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- Allows for 100% foreign ownership
- Ability to conduct business anywhere in the UAE
- Own and rent office spaces within Dubai mainland
- Do business with government entities
- Fewer nationality restrictions for obtaining a trade license
- Easier to open bank accounts, especially with traditional banks
- Scalability of a business is much easier by adding more visas to the trade license
Freedom to Operate Anywhere
Having no limitations on where you can conduct business is one of the strongest reasons for getting a Dubai Mainland License. UAE mainland companies are allowed to do trade and business within the nation, in any free zones, and outside the country.
Stronger Market Presence
Getting a DED Mainland License gives you the opportunity to open your physical company anywhere in the UAE. This creates a stronger presence, and the freedom and flexibility to expand your company's branches across the UAE.
Ability to Work with Government Bodies
Companies with Mainland Licenses are allowed to work with government contracts. The UAE government frequently needs specialised contractors for multi-million projects, giving you the opportunity to bid on high-risk, high-return projects.
No Currency Restrictions
There are no currency restrictions under the Dubai Mainland License. Companies are entitled to fully repatriate offshore or onshore bank accounts in the UAE.
No Visa Limitations
UAE mainland companies do not have any restrictions when it comes to expanding their visa quotas under a business license. An additional physical space would be required after a certain point, but it is much easier to scale the business.
Financial Viability
Companies with a Dubai Mainland License enjoy the benefits that Free Zone license companies have. This includes exclusion in paying taxes. It is also very important to note that no minimum capital requirement is required in setting up a company under a Dubai Mainland License.
Industrial License
The Industrial License under a Mainland Company allows a business to perform industrial-related activities such as production, segregation, accumulation, and packaging. This type of license is mostly given to businesses that transform natural materials or resources into goods.
Commercial License
The Commercial License is intended for companies who want to engage in buying and selling of goods, commodities, and other kinds of trade activities within the UAE. A DED Commercial License is also given to general and specialised traders and businesses who engage in retail, construction, and real estate activities.
Professional License
A Professional License is given to a person or a corporation that provides services and practices that rely on skills, talent, and ability. This includes individuals rendering work in the fields of accounting, design, tourism, and other professional services reliant on natural talent, skills, ability, or experience.
Tourism License
There are three forms of licenses in the travel and tourism industry:
- This license enables a company to manage travel within the city.
- This license allows a company to sell tourist packages beyond the boundaries of Dubai.
- This license enables a company to conduct global meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.
