Business setup
Mainland Company Formation
A mainland licence is issued by the relevant emirate's economic department and suits businesses trading directly within the local market.
Mainland or Free Zone?
The right answer depends on where you intend to trade, who your clients are and how many visas you need.
- Local market trading
- Broad activity selection
- Office requirement based on activity and visas
- Government transactions handled with the licence
The formation process
Activity and jurisdiction
Confirm the activity list and whether mainland or free zone fits the plan.
Name and initial approval
Reserve the trade name and obtain the initial approvals required.
Documentation
Prepare shareholding documents, resolutions and the supporting file.
Licence issuance
Submit through the relevant authority and obtain the licence.
Immigration file
Open the establishment card and immigration file where visas are needed.
Visas and banking
Process residence visas and support the corporate bank account application.
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Mainland Company Formation
A mainland licence is issued by the relevant emirate's economic department and suits businesses trading directly within the local market.
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