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Dubai Mainland Business Registration

Mainland Dubai remains the flagship jurisdiction for founders who need unrestricted domestic trading and larger labour quotas. Below is a practical roadmap — DET fees vary by activity tier.

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Why founders pick mainland Dubai

  • Trade directly across the UAE without free-zone geographic restrictions
  • Bid for government & semi-government tenders when eligibility criteria are met
  • Issue labour quotas linked to office space (Ejari) compliant with current MOHRE/DED rules
  • Open mainland branches or collaborate with onshore clients without distributor clauses
  • 100% foreign ownership available for many professional & commercial activities post-reforms — activity-specific checks still apply

Typical timeline (indicative only)

Trade licence issuance commonly lands between 5–12 working days once Ejari and shareholder attestations are ready. Visa batches add another 7–15 working days depending on medical & biometric slots.

Official schedules move with government portals — we refresh timelines weekly so investors avoid stale promises.

Step-by-step incorporation flow

STEP 01

Initial trade name & activity reservation

Shortlist up to three trade names and confirm activity groups on Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET / DED Dubai) systems.

STEP 02

Legal form & shareholder structure

LLC, Sole Establishment, Civil Company, or Branch — each dictates liability, local service agent needs, and MOA drafting.

STEP 03

MOA / LSA agreements & notarisation

Arabic-first memorandum prepared for investors, attested where shareholders are overseas corporates.

STEP 04

Ejari lease & establishment card

Physical office or approved shared desk depending on activity — Ejari ties directly to quota approvals.

STEP 05

Licence issuance & visa allocation

Once approved, pay licence fees, collect permit, then queue immigration establishment card for visas.

Documents checklist

Passport copies (minimum validity per DET guidelines)
UAE residence visa page / entry stamp if shareholder inside country
NOC from existing sponsor when legally required
Utility-proof address for managers when mandated
Parent company board resolution for branches
Apostilled corporate documents for offshore parent entities

Always validate against GDRFA / ICP / DET smart channels before boarding flights for status changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What documents are usually needed to file UAE tourist or visit visas?+

For standard filing lanes, we usually need a passport valid for 6+ months, passport biodata/cover scan, and a recent clear passport-size photo.

How fast can UAE visa processing happen?+

Many cases are completed in 24-72 hours, while some categories depend on authority checks and nationality rules.

Do free zone company setup prices stay fixed for all activities?+

No. Starting fees are indicative. Final cost changes based on activity type, visa quota, office requirement, and renewal structure.

Do you support sponsor visas including domestic helper visa?+

Yes. We assist with family, spouse, child, parent, and domestic helper sponsorship pathways subject to current UAE rules.

Do you only handle UAE services?+

No. We also support outbound visa filing for multiple destinations from the UAE, with checklist guidance per destination.

What payment modes do you accept?+

We support cash, online transfer, credit card, Tamara, Tabby, and PayPal for eligible service lines.

Do I need annual business renewal in UAE?+

Yes. Trade license and related compliance renewals are recurring and should be processed before expiry.

What affects business setup cost most?+

Activity type, jurisdiction, visa quota, office requirement, and authority fee schedules are the biggest drivers.

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