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Dubai mainland company formation
A mainland licence lets your company trade directly with customers anywhere in the UAE and bid for government work. It needs a registered office lease (Ejari), and the number of residence visas you can sponsor is linked to the size of that office. Most activities now allow full foreign ownership, but some still have conditions, so we check your exact activity first.
Indicative cost from AED 19,900 (licence, office and one visa, first year, market estimate) · itemise it
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What's included
- Activity check and licence type (professional, commercial or industrial)
- Trade name reservation and initial approval
- Memorandum of Association preparation and notarisation where required
- Office search support and Ejari registration
- Licence issuance and establishment card
- Investor and employee visa processing
Who it suits
- Businesses selling directly to customers across the UAE
- Companies that want to work with government entities
- Shops, restaurants, contracting and service businesses that need a local presence
Questions about Mainland company formation
Can a foreigner own 100% of a mainland company?
For most commercial and professional activities, yes: full foreign ownership has been allowed since 2021. A small number of strategic activities still have conditions, so we check your activity first.
Do I need an office for a mainland licence?
Yes. Mainland companies need a registered office lease (Ejari). Business centres offer smaller, lower-cost options. The size of the office affects how many visas the company can sponsor.
How many visas can my company get?
On the mainland, the visa quota is linked to your office size. In free zones, it depends on the package and office type. Tell us how many people you plan to hire and we will recommend an option that fits.
Often used by
E-commerce & online stores
Sell online to UAE and GCC customers with the right licence and payment setup.
Restaurants, cafés & food businesses
Restaurant, café, cloud kitchen and food trading licences with the approvals they need.
General trading & import/export
Buy, sell, import and export multiple product lines from a UAE base.
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