Companies registered in the UAE or in other countries can establish a branch on the Dubai Mainland. The branch must carry out more than one activity listed on the parent company’s license.
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.
To get a company registered in Dubai, having a physical office space is not mandatory; Creative Zone’s co-working DED package would be the perfect solution to get you started.
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Dubai is considered to be one of the most sought-after business destinations across the world. The ease of setting up a business that comes with numerous lucrative benefits is the primary reason for the continuous influx of investors and entrepreneurs in the UAE.
With diverse options of activities to choose from, Creative Zone will help you choose the best-suited type of activities for your company.
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.
There are three forms of licenses in the travel and tourism industry:
1. This license enables a company to manage travel within the city.
2. This license allows a company to sell tourist packages beyond the boundaries of Dubai.
3. This license enables a company to conduct global meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.
Companies registered in the UAE or in other countries can establish a branch on the Dubai Mainland. The branch must carry out more than one activity listed on the parent company’s license.
A Civil Company is essentially a partnership business for conducting service-related or professional activities. A Civil Company can have partners of any nationality, but a Local Service Agent (LSA) is needed if the partnership doesn’t include UAE or GCC nationals. Civil Companies are jointly liable for any losses or debts that arise out of the civil partnership.
A Single-Person LLC is a business structure set up and owned by an individual or a corporate body.
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is composed of 2-50 shareholders. An LLC is the most convenient legal structure for expatriate residents and foreigners to establish a new company in the UAE. Foreign investors are entitled to 100% LLC ownership on selected business activities.
Choose a unique name for your company. Ensure that the chosen name does not match any other companies in Dubai. Once you have selected a name and received approval, register it with the DED. Typically, the registration process takes around three days.
After registering your company name, it’s now time to apply for your mainland trade license. There are a few commercial activities that are not permissible according to the DED law. DED is the accountable body to decide, regulate, classify, permit, and license all economic activities. Several documents are required as part of a trade license application. Creative Zone can assist you with this.
After completing documentation and approvals, pay fees and collect your business license, marking official recognition and allowing legal operation in Dubai mainland.
After obtaining the trade license, the next step is to open a corporate bank account. Modern digital banking has streamlined this process, often taking only a few days. Our team of banking experts will assist you throughout the process.
| PACKAGE DETAILS | 0 VisaStarting from | 1 VisaStarting from |
|---|---|---|
| DED Trade License Payment Voucher | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corporate Sponsorship (Commercial) / Local Service Agent (Professional) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Name Reservation Payment Voucher | ✓ | ✓ |
| Initial Application and Approval | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic Memorandum of Association (MOA) / LSA | ✓ | ✓ |
| Notary Fee | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coworking Facility in Dubai | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Management Team | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6 Visa Quota | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Partner Visa, Inc of Medical Test & EID | ✘ | ✓ |
| Immigration Card | ✘ | ✓ |
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