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Dubai Mainland Business Setup (DED)

Department of economic development was established with sole aim of organizing and regulating the trade industry in UAE of Dubai. At the same time enhancing the DED growth and also accountable for business setup in Dubai Mainland business registration mainland license as well as commercial compliance and consumer protection in the emirate of Dubai.

Mainland Business Setup Process

If you want to set up your company in the mainland Dubai, you will need to appoint a UAE national as a local sponsor for your business. But the local sponsor will agree that he/ she will not have any deals in the company operations or profit-sharing of the company set up in Dubai mainland.

Furthermore, for a professional license, the investor can have a hundred percent ownership, but a local service agent is still needed. Therefore, for a professional company, the local service expert has no active part in the company business operations, deals, the management or profit-sharing. Similarly, that will act as forerunner representative, while drafting legal agreements and arranging other business documentation needed in Dubai

Dubai, UAE is one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the world for investors to establish business operations as it offers privileges and benefits unrivaled by any other country. With the awarding of the Expo2020 Dubai is the new upcoming central business hub in this part of the world. It also serves as a gateway to new and upcoming economic powers of the regions.

Express Group has a distinct advantage as we work with all DED and associated authorities in the UAE providing our clients with the most up to date information and cost-effective solutions. Mainland Business Setup Dubai or Starting a company in Mainland Dubai has its distinct benefits. You get to do your business in the heart of Dubai. You will have no restrictions on where you can or can not conduct business or marketing for your business.

We do PRO services in Dubai

Requirements for Dubai Mainland Business Setup

In the requirements for Dubai mainland business set up, a relevant and verified office address form the municipality of Dubai is needed to set up business in Dubai. The requirements of office space for mainland business set up in Dubai can be varied based on the type of license the investor is looking for and it is investor’s responsibility to ensure a valid tenancy contract for an office is available at the time of applying for the license of Dubai Mainland Company.

There are 6 main steps involved in Dubai Mainland Company set up. However, there are some activities in which mainland setup requires special approval from some specific government departments. The main 6 steps involved in company formation in the mainland are:

  • Submission for mainland company formation in UAE
  • Name approval and business activity selection
  • Selection of a service agent
  • Apply for initial approval for Mainland Company set up
  • Preparation of court notarization
  • Get office space and tenancy contract.

Our clients are supported by the professional consultants at Express Group to make the most relevant decision in the business set up and guide them through complete procedures of Dubai mainland company formation and the department of economic development Dubai company registration.

Professional License

  • Businesses under professional licenses have 100% ownership. They don’t need services of local sponsors (with 51% shares) that are required by other license holders in Dubai mainland.
  • Professional license holders will require local service agents. They have no percentage in business and will only assist in handling administrative issues related to business.
  • More than one owner can also apply for a professional license. In this case, the business will be treated as a civil company.
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Commercial License

  • Permits you to do local trade and services
  • The most popular form of establishing a commercial company in the UAE
  • Offers supreme access to the wider UAE economy
  • No minimum capital requirements
  • Investor getting investor visa without a security deposit
  • Option for an investor to launch branches in any emirate
  • No involvement or local partner in day to day business activities
  • Easy to open corporate bank accounts and credit facilities
  • Enjoy World-class infrastructure
  • Warehouse and office facilities
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Business Setup Services
To establish any business in Dubai, a license is the most important thing. The licenses are issued by the Dubai Economic Department depending upon the nature of business. They are of three types:
Commercial licenses - that are required for any kind of trading.
Professional licenses - that are required by professional service providers such as, craftsmen and skilled labor, etc.
Industrial licenses – that are needed for establishing any industrial or manufacturing operation.
PRO Services
Without the right knowledge about the business environment of UAE, simple processes and procedures can run into days and weeks unnecessarily holding up your business. Legal transactions with Government departments in UAE, like the Ministry of Labour, Department of Naturalization & Residency, Ministry of Foreign affairs, Economic Department, Municipality, etc can be completed smoothly and quickly with qualified and efficient PROs.
- Dubai Medical application service
- Dubai Family Visa Service
- WES Services Available
Free Zone License
At Express Business we help you setup, manage and effectively run your company in free zones in UAE. Our team of experienced professionals will assist you to start your business in UAE free zones. From identifying the right free zone to designing your business structure and assisting you with in-depth advice in UAE free zone operations & success; you can rely on us.