Business setup in Mainland
Dubai is constantly developing, and from the number of business licences being issued, it is evident that the number of businesses is growing in Dubai. Starting a business in Dubai gives you access to these market opportunities as well as a large foreign community of customers. Whether it be a large corporate service company or a simple restaurant, it is easy to setup business on the mainland, and the government itself is promoting business there. The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) oversees issuing business licenses for companies that wish to start businesses on the mainland. The process is simple and straightforward, and you can start your business on the mainland in a matter of days.
Advantages of setting up business in Mainland
Option to have multiple branches
Can pitch in for special government & private projects
Access to the
local market
Ability to engage in a wide
range of business activities
Facilities of
Mainland
Steps to setup business in Mainland
Fixing on business activity
Fix on what kind of services or products that your company will be providing to fix on the type of license to apply for
Choose the appropriate legal form for the business
Depending on the type of ownership, the legal form of the company changes
Pick a unique
trade name
Fixing on a unique trade name that reflects your business activity is important to apply for a business license.
Get the necessary
documents
Documents like Local service agent agreement or MoA, and other approvals from concerned authorities.
Final approval and issuing
of business license
Finally fix the location of business, get all the approvals and the DED will issue your business license.
Apply for approval from the DED
Get the trade name approved and the initial approval of DED to form a company.