Office No.209, MOZNA Building, Al Nahda, Dubai
info@absbusinessmenservices.ae
+971 55 369 4007
A Mainland company in Dubai is licensed directly by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), providing businesses with the absolute freedom to trade anywhere within the UAE and international markets without geographic or territorial limits. Recent legal reforms allow entrepreneurs to retain 100 percent foreign ownership across a massive array of commercial, trading, and professional activities.
Mainland setup is the premier choice for retail shops, restaurants, general trading companies, large-scale contractors, and enterprises wishing to bid directly on public sector and government contracts. With expert assistance from ABS Businessmen Services, your trade license registration, corporate bank account setup, and visa allocations are handled seamlessly and efficiently.
Retain full equity and complete control over your business operations and profits without needing a local sleeping partner for most activities.
Operate and trade freely anywhere across the UAE market, open physical storefronts on prime streets, and work directly with local consumers.
Unlock full eligibility to pitch for, secure, and execute high-value municipal, semi-governmental, and federal government contracts.
Your trade license category is determined entirely by the nature of your business activities. Here are the primary license types issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Free Zone authorities.
Required for companies engaged in buying and selling goods, general trading, import/export, brokerage, logistics, retail stores, and rental services. It covers almost all kinds of commercial trading operations within the UAE market.
Designed for individuals or partnerships providing intellectual, artisan, or professional services based on specialized skills, training, or expertise. This includes management consultancies, legal practices, IT services, accounting, and marketing agencies.
Issued to entities involved in manufacturing, processing, transforming raw materials into finished or semi-finished products, assembly plants, and packaging units. Typically requires physical warehouse or factory space approvals and environmental clearances.
Choosing the right legal form defines your ownership setup and liability, while your license type is determined by your business activities under DET guidelines.
The most versatile corporate structure for commercial, industrial, and general trading activities in Dubai. It allows 100% foreign ownership for most sectors and protects personal assets with limited shareholder liability.
Owned entirely by a single individual. Under DET rules, this structure is typically restricted to professional and artisan services where the owner holds full operational control and personal liability.
Formed by two or more professional partners practicing specialized services (such as medical clinics, legal consultancies, or engineering firms). Partners share professional liability based on their partnership agreement.
Allows an international parent corporation to establish an extension of its business in Dubai Mainland. The branch engages in the exact same activities as the parent entity under appropriate commercial or professional licensing.
Simple steps to start your UAE business.
Share your business activity, requirements, visa needs, and preferences.
Our team reviews your requirements and recommends suitable options.
We prepare and process the required documents for your application.
We handle the licensing process and required approvals.
Your UAE business setup process is complete.
To streamline your Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) application and initial approvals, prepare the following core documentation.
Clear passport copies of all partners, shareholders, and the appointed general manager. Depending on nationality, entry stamp or UAE residence visa copies may also be required.
A list of 3 to 4 unique trade name choices complying with UAE naming conventions, along with a brief description of the core business activities.
Drafted legal document outlining company ownership shares, capital distribution, and corporate governance rules (required for multi-owner LLCs).
Proof of a registered physical office address in Dubai via a certified Ejari tenancy contract, mandatory for mainland operational licensing.
Specialized clearances from regulatory bodies such as Dubai Municipality, SIRA, or KHDA depending on your specific commercial activity.
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