Dubai Mainland
Dubai Mainland
Explore mainland licensing around your business activities and operating requirements.
MARKET ACCESS
Plan your UAE operations around the activities and approvals on your licence.
OWNERSHIP & STRUCTURE
Assess the ownership and legal structure requirements for your chosen activity.
PREMISES & OPERATIONS
Identify suitable premises and the registrations your business needs.
Setup Considerations
Before choosing your setup, consider:
• Your business activities and target customers
• The ownership and legal structure suited to your business
• Any additional regulatory approvals
• Premises, staffing and visa requirements
• Banking documentation and ongoing operating costs
Requirements depend on your activity, legal structure and licensing route.
Core Requirements
Setup requirements depend on your selected activity, legal structure and licensing route.
• Selection of business activities and legal structure
• Trade name reservation and initial approval
• Shareholder, manager and incorporation documentation
• Suitable premises and tenancy registration where required
• Additional approvals for regulated activities
• Completion of licensing and relevant employer or immigration registrations where applicable
Compliance & Ongoing Requirements
Ongoing requirements depend on your company’s activities, legal structure and circumstances.
License & Approvals
Maintain your trade license and any activity-specific approvals, and update them when company details change.
Corporate Records & Beneficial Ownership
Keep company records and applicable beneficial ownership information accurate and up to date.
Tax & Financial Records
Maintain accounting records and meet applicable corporate tax, VAT, filing and payment requirements.
Premises
Maintain the tenancy registration and premises approvals required for your license.
Employment & Immigration
Maintain relevant employer registrations, work permits and immigration records where applicable.
Planning your mainland company?
Tell us about your activities and plans. We’ll help coordinate the documentation, licensing steps and relevant approvals for your proposed setup.