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Mainland Company Registration in Dubai – Fast Track Your Business Growth in 2025
Dubai remains an economic powerhouse in 2025, attracting investors, entrepreneurs and startup creators from around the globe. One effective step you can take to ensure you make a mark in the UAE market is registering your business in the Dubai mainland.
Today we will be revealing the secrets of Mainland Company registration in Dubai and accelerating growth for maximum success and maximum returns.
What does a Dubai Mainland Company refer to?
A company registered with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is known as a mainland corporation, and can trade both within UAE borders and internationally without restrictions
From tech startups, retail stores, trade companies, consulting practices or any other endeavor imaginable – mainland businesses offer you greater market access and prospects for long-term expansion.
Principal Advantages of Mainland Company registration in Dubai
If you are unsure whether to choose between the Mainland or a Free zone, here are the key Mainland benefits you should be aware of:
- Full foreign ownership for most business practices based on the Commercial Companies regulatory requirements.
- Easily obtain contracts from both public and private sectors.
- No restrictions placed on office location
- Can conduct business with both mainland and free zone companies
- Can apply for an unlimited number of visas for employees (if requirements are met)
- Ability to trade freely across all UAE states
Steps to Register a Mainland Company in Dubai
You’ve identified what business you like, raised capital and maybe even identified potential clients. But what next?
Well, here is what you need to know about Mainland Company registration in Dubai.
1. Define Your Activity: Choose from the Dubai Economic & Trading (DET) approved list for relevant activities to determine what kind of license to apply for.
2. Select A Legitimate Framework: What is the structure of your business? Is it a partnership, limited company or joint stock company? Is it a public or private entity?
3. Reserve Trade Names: Your trade name is your unique identity associated with your brand.
4. Receive Initial Approval: This step involves requesting and receiving approval to commence business activities
5. Draft MOA and Notarize It: For partnerships, LLCs or joint stock companies in Dubai, it is standard practice to create a Memorandum of Association and have it notarized properly.
6. Select Your Business Site: Secure an Ejari (tenancy contract) and reserve physical office space.
7. Submit Final Paperwork and Acquire License: To obtain your mainland trade license, submit all paperwork including Ejari to the DET for review and processing.
How Long Will it Take in 2025 to register a Mainland Company?
FVR Corporate Services’ fast-track support and simplified government procedures make Mainland company registration in Dubai possible within three to seven working days, depending on document readiness and clearances, making company formation easy.
Cost of establishing a Mainland Company
Establishment costs differ greatly depending on the scope of activity, visa requirements, business structure, office location, license type etc.
That being said, you can take this as a general guideline:
- Trade name issuance: A one-time fee of AED 620
- Initial approval fee: A one-time fee of AED 120
- License cost: between 10,000-15,000 AED for general licenses. Up to AED 50,000 for professional licenses.
- Visa-related costs: AED 3,000 – AED 7,000 per applicant
- Office rent: This ranges from AED 15,000 – 50,000 per year for office rent, depending on location.
- Other consultancy costs: AED 3000 – 5000
Services offered by FVR include government approvals, legitimate translations and MOA drafting – for an estimate tailored specifically to you, feel free to contact us!
Why Should You Trust FVR With your Corporate Needs:
● Comprehensive support from trademark to license applications
● Government Liaison and Adherence to regulatory requirements
● Clear Pricing with No Unexpected Expenses
● Multilingual Staff Can Speak Your Language
Are you ready to set up shop in Dubai? Would you love to get Government Liaison approvals done quickly?
Speak to one of our experts with a free consultation about company registration in Dubai’s mainland market, along with all related questions and answers. Stay tuned!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1: Does registering a mainland business in Dubai require a Local Sponsor?
A: Recent legislation permits 100% foreign ownership – this removes the requirement for local Emirati sponsorship in most sectors.
2: Can I start my business in Dubai without physically traveling there?
A: FVR Corporate Services offers remote setup and Legitimate documents, although physical presence is strongly preferred.
3: With an existing mainland license, can I apply for multiple visas?
A: Yes. However, according to Ejari, your office space size and the nature of your business determine how many visas are necessary.
4: Can I use one trade license to own multiple businesses?
A: With DET approval, multiple connected operations can operate under one trade license.