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What is the Process of Mainland Business Setup
in Dubai?
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What is the Process of Mainland Business Setup
in Dubai?
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Mainland business setup in Dubai is one of the
most profitable opportunities for foreign
investors to watch their entrepreneurial ideas
turn to reality. It is a preferred destination
for investors to register their business and get
started with selling in the UAE market. There are
several reasons behind the popularity of
companies in the Dubai mainland. Some of these
include the freedom to conduct business
operations anywhere in Dubai and the UAE.
However, you need to follow the standard
procedure to get your mainland business set up
in Dubai.
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What is a Mainland License?
Mainland business setup in Dubai is also known as
the onshore process of establishing your
business. It gives you the opportunity to run
your business from the heart of Dubai. You get
to target and do business with the customers of
the UAE and the world seamlessly. To set up your
business in the mainland, you need to apply for a
license. Since the procedure is simple and can
be quickly done online, you need not worry. The
commercial activities in the mainland are
governed by the Department of Economic
Development (DED), the authority responsible for
issuing the license. To ease the process of
mainland business setup in Dubai for foreign
investors, the government allows a mandatory
provision of partnership with a local sponsor.
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What are the License Types for Mainland Business
Setup in Dubai?

1. Professional License
2. Commercial License
3. Manufacturing or Industrial License

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1. Professional License
Professional licenses constitute a wide range of
service activities. For example, you would need
a professional license for offering medical,
counseling, etc., services.
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2. Commercial License
This type of license primarily encompasses an
extensive range of trading activities. For
example, if youre selling physical products
online or offline, you need this type of
license.
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3. Manufacturing or Industrial License
If you plan to set up a manufacturing or
industrial business in Dubai mainland, you need
to apply for this type of license.
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What are the Legal Structures for Mainland
Business Setup in
Dubai? Sole establishment Limited Liability
Company Branch Representative Office Civil
Company Subsidiary
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What are the Benefits of

• Mainland Business Setup in Dubai?
• Tax Exemption
• Flexibility of Operation
• Conduct a Wide Range of Business Activities
• Bid on Government Projects
• Hassle-free Legal Procedure

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1. Tax Exemption
Mainland business setup in Dubai lets you
benefit from a 100 percent corporate tax exemptio
n. Additionally, there is a 100 percent
repatriation of capital and profits when you
register your trading name in the mainland.
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2. Flexibility of Operation
You can operate your company and conduct
business activities from any part of the UAE
with a mainland business setup in Dubai. The
incorporation process of the business is simple
and requires only a week for completion.
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3. Conduct a Wide Range of Business Activities
With multiple legal frameworks and the
flexibility of licenses across business niches,
youre free to set up any business in Dubai. Be
it tourism, salon, real estate, or eCommerce,
Dubais got a welcoming approach for you. In
some cases, however, you might need to get
special permissions from the UAE government.
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4. Bid on Government Projects
One of the most significant advantages of
mainland business setup in UAE is the permission
to bid for government projects. Thats why its
advised to partner with a local sponsor who is a
government official so that you get to leverage
the contacts and take your business to new
heights.
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5. Hassle-free Legal Procedure
You dont need to wait in queues or constantly
check with the concerned department to avail
your business license. Mainland business setup
in UAE enables hassle-free and quick licensing
procedures.
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• What is the Process of Mainland Business Setup
  in Dubai?
• Choose a Business Activity
• Opt for a Company Structure
• Get Your Trading Names Approved
• Apply for a Business License
• Obtain Approvals
• Apply for the Visa

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1. Choose a Business Activity
Decide the type of business activity you want to
be pursuing in the Dubai mainland.
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2. Opt for a Company Structure
Based upon your business activity and
requirements, you select a company structure out
of the options available for Mainland business
setup in Dubai.
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3. Get Your Trading Names Approved
Choose a trading name that resonates with your
business and target customers. Avoid using any
offensive terms. Then submit your company
documents for registration.
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4. Apply for a Business License
Apply for the initial approval of a license for
mainland set up in Dubai at the Department of
Economic Development.
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5. Obtain Approvals
If your business activity requires any special
approvals, make sure you apply for them. Once
your Local Service Agent (LSA) and other
relevant documents are finalized, youll get
your business license approved.
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6. Apply for the Visa

• If you havent already, you can now apply for a
  business visa in Dubai. At this stage, you might
  be asked

to present regarding
your mainland
documents business
setup in UAE.
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Expert Consultation with Shuraa
At Shuraa, we understand that setting up a new
business comes with its nuances. Thats why
were here to help you ease the process and
establish your dream enterprise in Dubais
mainland. You can reach out to our expert team
for mainland business setup in UAE.
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OUR STORY
SHURAA THE PIONEERS OF BUSINESS SETUP SERVICES
IN THE UAE Shuraa Business Setup was founded by
Mr Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuquei in the year
2001. The organization was initiated with an
agenda to help individuals start a business in
Dubai or any other emirates. For the past 20
years, we have registered over 35,000 companies
in the UAE.Shuraa Business Setup helps with
crucial paperwork and other governmental
permissions which is important while setting up a
business in Dubai. We share years of
acquaintance with the government officials and
regulatory authorities, that makes business
setup easier.
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