Business Setup Support Dubai Mainland

Setting up a mainland company in Dubai involves several stages, from selecting the appropriate business activity and legal structure to obtaining approvals, securing business premises and completing the licensing process.

Samimi Documents Clearing Services assists investors and entrepreneurs throughout the setup process, coordinating documentation, government applications and required approvals to help establish their business efficiently and correctly.

1. Business Activity & Initial Approval

The first stage is to determine the appropriate business activity and obtain the necessary initial approvals from the relevant licensing authorities.

Certain regulated activities may also require additional approvals from government or regulatory entities before the business license can be issued.

2. Legal Structure & Company Documents

The appropriate legal structure is selected based on the shareholders, business activities and operational requirements.

Depending on the structure, company formation documents may include:

• Memorandum of Association (MOA)

• Articles or incorporation documents, where applicable

• Local Service Agent arrangements, where applicable

• Shareholder or corporate documents

• Additional declarations and approvals

3. Trade Name Reservation

A suitable trade name must be selected and reserved in accordance with Dubai's applicable naming regulations.

We can assist with checking the proposed name, submitting the reservation request and coordinating the approval process.

4. Business Address & Ejari

Depending on the license and activity requirements, suitable business premises and supporting tenancy documentation may be required.

Where applicable, the tenancy contract must be registered through Ejari and submitted as part of the licensing documentation.

5. Documentation & External Approvals

All required documents are prepared and submitted to the relevant authorities.

Depending on the selected activity, additional approvals or permits may be required from other government departments or regulatory bodies.

6. Trade License Issuance

Once the required documentation and approvals are completed, the applicable government fees are paid and the mainland trade license can be issued.

Your company is then officially licensed to conduct the approved business activities.

7. Post-Licensing Registrations

Following license issuance, additional registrations may be required depending on the company's activities and structure, including relevant chamber, immigration, labour, tax or other government registrations.

8. Establishment Card & Visa Support

Where required, we can assist with post-licensing immigration procedures, including:

• Establishment card

• Investor / Partner visa procedures

• Employee visa applications

• Dependent visa procedures

• Immigration-related company transactions

9. Corporate Banking & Tax Support

After company formation, we can also assist with the administrative preparation and coordination required for:

• Corporate bank account opening

• Corporate Tax registration

• VAT registration, where applicable

• UBO and company information updates

• Other post-incorporation requirements

Documents Typically Required

Requirements vary according to the activity, legal structure and shareholders, but may include:

• Passport copies of shareholders and managers

• Emirates ID and UAE residence visa copies, if applicable

• Proposed trade names

• Selected business activities

• Initial approval documentation

• MOA or other incorporation documents

• Ejari / tenancy documentation, where required

• Corporate shareholder documents, if applicable

• NOC, where applicable

• External approvals for regulated activities

Why Choose a Dubai Mainland Company?

A mainland company can provide investors with broad access to the UAE market and greater flexibility in conducting business locally.

Key advantages may include 100% foreign ownership for many activities, the ability to operate across the UAE subject to applicable regulations, access to a wide range of business activities, eligibility to pursue government and private-sector opportunities, and greater flexibility in business expansion.

Important Considerations

Office, licensing, visa and regulatory requirements vary depending on the business activity and legal structure. Certain activities require external approvals, and additional government fees may apply.

Samimi DCS can review the proposed business activity and guide the client through the applicable setup requirements before the formation process begins.