Mainland company formation
Dubai mainland company setup with a DED trade license
A mainland license issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism lets you trade directly with the UAE market, work with government entities and sponsor as many employees as your office supports.
Why choose a mainland license?
100% foreign ownership
Most commercial and professional activities no longer require an Emirati partner under the amended Commercial Companies Law.
Trade anywhere in the UAE
Sell directly to the local market, open branches in any emirate and bid for federal and government contracts.
Unlimited visa quota
Visa allocation is tied to office space, so a growing team is never capped by the licence itself.
Any business activity
Visa allocation is tied to office space, so a growing team is never capped by the licence itself.
Documents required
- Passport copies of all shareholders and managers
- Passport-size photographs and visit visa or Emirates ID copies
- Three preferred trade names for reservation
- Business plan or activity description (for certain regulated activities)
- Ejari tenancy contract or our office solution
- Notarised Memorandum of Association (MOA)
Timeline & cost
A straightforward Dubai mainland LLC is typically licensed in 5 to 10 working days once initial approval and the tenancy contract are in place. Government fees vary by activity and legal form; most single-activity commercial licences start from around AED 15,000 per year including name reservation, initial approval, MOA notarisation and the licence itself.
We issue a single fixed quote covering government charges, our service fee, establishment card and the first investor visa, so you know the full cost before we begin.
Get a mainland license quote
Book a free consultation with a Niaz Business Hub licensing specialist and receive a fixed, all-inclusive quote the same day.