About Mainland:
A mainland company is a company licensed by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the relevant Emirate of the United Arab Emirates. Mainland companies are allowed to carry out business without restrictions throughout the UAE and internationally.
Mainland company setup ensures a prosperous future in your business activities and professional ventures. Mainland companies offer a broad scope of trade and location flexibility. Mainland companies are more likely to offer services to the government, or trade directly with consumers from anywhere in the UAE. Mainland company setup also allows businesses to open multiple branches, building a strong presence throughout the Emirates.
In recent years, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has allowed 100% foreign ownership of mainland companies in the UAE. This has been a welcome change for prospective overseas investors looking to conduct business in the Emirates. This is great news for international investors new to the Emirates. 100% foreign ownership means business owners can get straight down to business, without the need to canvass for an Emirati company or individual to act as a partner. 100% foreign ownership of mainland UAE business provides incredible potential for the UAE’s growth-machine economy to foreign investors. However, certain strategic sectors, such as oil and gas, still require a local partner.
Other Advantages:
- Freedom to rent commercial space in any area
- The best international exhibition and conference venues
- World-class hotels, hospitals, schools, shops, and Cosmopolitan lifestyle
- Sophisticated ports, airports, and logistics infrastructure to support high-volume trading export and import activities
- World-class tourist attractions
- Hotel, tourism, restaurant, car rental, and other hospitality businesses have endless business opportunities
- Easy employment visa processing
Process for mainland license
- Choose business activity
- Choose company structure
- Get trade name approval
- Get initial license approval
- Get external approval (if required)
- License issuance
- Open company bank account
- Get establishment card
- Labour file
- Process visa