Mainland

Mainland Company Formation in Dubai (UAE)

We assist with compliant Dubai mainland company formation, including activity selection, DET/DED licensing, office lease registration (Ejari), and coordination of external approvals where required—structured for lawful onshore operations and banking readiness.

Who is it for / Suitable for

International businesses seeking full access to the UAE market.

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) aiming for tax efficiency and asset structuring.

Companies requiring unrestricted onshore trading within the UAE.

Professional service providers (consulting, legal, engineering, IT, etc.).

Businesses intending to contract directly with UAE government entities.

Groups establishing a regional headquarters or operating entity in the Middle East.

Key Requirements

Selection of a permitted commercial or professional activity.

Appointment of a local service agent (for certain professional licenses only).

Compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law.

Physical office lease registered under Ejari.

Appointment of at least one director and one shareholder.

Compliance with Economic Substance Regulations (if applicable).

Clients need to provide the following information / documents

Document Name

Notarized

Passport copy (shareholders & directors)

Valid passport, clear scan.

UAE visa copy (if applicable)

For existing UAE residents.

Emirates ID (if applicable)

For UAE residents only.

Proof of residential address

Utility bill or bank statement.

Company name options

Subject to DED approval.

Business activity description

Must align with DED classifications.

Board Resolution (corporate shareholder)

If shareholder is a company.

Yes

Certificate of Incorporation (corporate shareholder)

Legalized up to UAE MOFA.

Yes

Memorandum & Articles of Association

Prepared as part of incorporation.

Yes

Average Processing Time

5–10 business days

Typically 5–10 business days, subject to business activity, external approvals (if required), and timely submission of complete documentation.

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What you would get when the application is complete

Trade License (DED)

Certificate of Incorporation

Memorandum of Association (MOA)

Commercial Registration (CR)

Establishment Card

Company Immigration File

Share Certificate(s)

On-going Compliance Requirements

After completion, businesses must maintain ongoing compliance:

Annual trade license renewal.

Maintenance of a valid Ejari-registered office lease.

Corporate tax registration and filing (where applicable).

VAT registration and compliance (if threshold is met).

Maintenance of accounting records in accordance with UAE law.

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) record updates.

ESR notifications and filings (if applicable).

Government Agencies Involved

Government agencies involved / overseeing this application:

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET / DED)

Mainland trade licensing, activity classification, and commercial registration.

UAE Ministry of Economy

Federal commercial company framework and related oversight.

Federal Tax Authority (FTA)

Tax registrations and filings (VAT/corporate tax where applicable).

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

Immigration file and residency visa processing (as applicable).

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

Work permits and employment compliance for mainland establishments (as applicable).

Dubai Municipality

Premises-related approvals, zoning, and related leasing ecosystem requirements (as applicable).

Thanks vOffice for your quick action on my EJARI request. Appreciate your professionalism

Your company handles our case very well and professional. Your regular updates allow us a peace of mind an dmake us feel like we are cared for. Your professional advise gave us a peace of mind too.

Thanks for getting our Dubai company setup so quickly. Everything was perfect.

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I like the way Elena handled our case despite the initial confusion. Her profesionalism is commendable.

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