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Trade anywhere in the UAE

Set up a UAE Mainland company that trades without borders

A DED-licensed mainland company lets you trade across the entire UAE, win government contracts and open unlimited branches — now with up to 100% foreign ownership on most activities.

What’s included

What a Mainland setup includes

1

DED trade license

Commercial, professional or industrial licensing issued by the relevant Department of Economic Development.

2

Local market access

Trade directly across the UAE and bid for lucrative government and semi-government tenders.

3

100% ownership guidance

We confirm which activities allow full foreign ownership and structure yours accordingly.

4

Office & Ejari

Guidance on the physical office or Ejari tenancy your activity requires.

Who it’s for

Ideal for businesses that sell inside the UAE

Mainland is the right route when your customers, contracts or storefront are in the local market.

Retail shops & showrooms
Contracting & construction firms
Restaurants & F&B outlets
Professional services & consultancies
Companies bidding for government contracts
Pricing snapshot
Starting fromAED 15,000

Mainland cost depends on activity, DED fees and office requirements. Full tier-by-tier pricing lives on the Packages page.

Fee breakdown

Dubai Mainland — government fee breakdown

Indicative Dubai mainland fees for a licence with one investor visa. The licence voucher and Ejari vary by business activity, so those are shown as a range.

Initial approvalAED 141
Name approval (Arabic)AED 641
English name option (add-on)+AED 2,000
Memorandum chargesAED 225
DD service chargesAED 231
EjariAED 2,800–3,000
Voucher obtaining chargesAED 115
Licence voucher (activity-based)AED 12,000–15,000
Immigration card (before investor visa)AED 510
First investor visaAED 3,250
Change statusAED 710
Residency stampingAED 640
How it works

UAE Mainland setup in four steps

01

Free consultation

We assess your activity, budget and goals, then recommend the ideal UAE Mainland structure.

02

Document prep

We prepare and submit all applications, approvals and paperwork on your behalf.

03

License issuance

Your license is issued and visas are processed.

04

Bank & launch

We open your corporate bank account and hand over a ready-to-operate company.

By location

Choose your Mainland emirate

Dubai

Dubai Mainland

DED licensing in the region’s top commercial hub.

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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Mainland

Capital-city presence with strong government demand.

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Sharjah

Sharjah Mainland

Cost-effective licensing close to Dubai.

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Ajman

Ajman Mainland

Budget-friendly mainland option for SMEs.

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FAQ

UAE Mainland questions, answered

Yes — most commercial and professional activities now allow full foreign ownership. A short list of strategic activities still needs an Emirati partner or agent, which we arrange if required.
Most mainland activities require a leased office with an Ejari tenancy contract. We advise on the minimum space your activity needs and can source cost-effective options.
Yes. Unlike free zone entities, a mainland company can trade directly anywhere in the UAE and open branches in any emirate.
Typically 5–10 working days once documents and approvals are in place, depending on the activity and emirate.

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