What is a Mainland Company?

Mainland company formation in Dubai step by step guide: A Mainland company is a type of business
entity that needs to be registered in one of the UAE departments, the Department of Economic
Development (DED). It is mandatory that if you want to start a business in Dubai or UAE, you need to
register your business entity with the Department of Economic Development (DED). Because the
Department of Economic Development (DED) will provide you a trade license, and that business
trade license will allow you to operate your business legally in Dubai and UAE. It means you can’t
operate your business in Dubai and UAE if you don’t have a trade license under any category.
Business setup in Dubai UAE is a simple and straightforward process nowadays.

Mainland companies can operate all types of Industrial, Professional, Commercial, and Tourism
activities. Although, some professional activities are only available for the native people, and some
need permission from the authority because of DED’s rules and regulations. For example- If you
want to operate Healthcare activities in Dubai UAE, you will need to take permission from the
“Dubai Health Authority”.

If someone wants to start a partnership business in Dubai or UAE, then he can obtain 49% of the
total share of the company. Whereas, 51% of the total share should be obtained by a local Emirati
citizen. You can get 100% share rights for a sole establishment. Moreover, some business activities
are only for a UAE citizen.

However, shareholders must complete some documents and processes including Appointing a
Manager. The manager can be appointed either for a short period or for a long-term period. This
term of appointment is mentioned in the Memorandum of Association (MOA) or Service
Agreement. A mainland company can appoint at least one Manager and a maximum of five
Managers.

Mainland Company Formation in Dubai Steps

There are some steps for a mainland company formation in Dubai. Overseas LLC helps you to
complete these steps mentioned below:

1. Choose Your Business Activity

First of all, select your business activity type. There are commercial, trading, industrial, professional,
and consultancy. You can select several activities in a single group.

2. Select The Legal Form

You need to choose a legal form according to the business activity and the proprietor’s resolutions.

3. Pick A Suitable Trade Name

It is better to propose 3 names as options according to your preference. Your proposed business
names should be clear, meaningful, and separated from religion. The documents of all partners and
Managers should be submitted with the form (Passport, VISA, EID, NOC for UAE residents or
residential address).

4. Application to DED For Initial Approval

It helps the DED authority to confirm that the company can be formed and the proposed name is
accepted.

5. Create MOA And LSA Agreement

In this step, the DED authority will create a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Local Service
Agreement (LSA) according to the information provided in steps 3 and 4.
6. Establishment of Business Location
If you want to finish your mainland company formation in Dubai, you need a lease (EJARI) contract. It
indicates to an Office, Warehouse, Showroom or a Business center. This property can be obtained
either by getting on rent or by purchasing at the place where you have registered your business.

7. Getting Approvals
Some activities will need approval from some of the local authorities like- Ministry of Health and
Prevention (MOH), Civil Defense, Police, etc.

8. Get Your Business License

If you followed the previous processes and submitted your required deposit, you will get your
business trade license. The DED will issue your business license along with the Memorandum of
Association (MOA). Please note that it can take approximately 5 to 12 days for a Mainland Company
Formation in Dubai. If the business needs external permissions, the estimated time for establishing a
business may extend.

Don’t worry! Overseas LLC will help you with affordable and professional business setup consultancy
services in the process of a mainland company formation in Dubai UAE.

What Are the Benefits of a Mainland Company Formation in Dubai?

Several benefits of a Mainland Company are mentioned below:

• You can have 100% repatriation of your capital.

• Your business entity will be free from all types of corporate and personal income taxes.

• You can enjoy the benefit of having more than one branch.

• You will have the access to pitch for a host of private and public projects. This advantage is
not available for the Professional or Free Zone companies. Professional or Free Zone
companies need a local partner to have this advantage.

• Mainland Company allows an investor to operate business directly in the local market. It
means a Mainland Company will not need any media to operate their business in the local
market.

• A Mainland Company also can enjoy the benefit of the availability of a wide range of
business activities.

Our Services You Will Need During Mainland Company Formation in Dubai:

Overseas LLC is a business setup consultant company in Dubai. We guide you all the way through to
the Dubai mainland company formation process. We work to help the entrepreneurs and investors
for mainland company setup in Dubai and UAE with perfection. We also help you to complete your
company formation process according to the rules and regulations of the UAE government. We
choose the best and most effective corporate structure for your business entity. Overseas LLC helps
you to register your business in Dubai. Along with the help in your company registration processes,
we also provide EJARI SERVICES, PRO SERVICES, BUSINESS PLAN SERVICES, PRIVATE OFFICE
SERVICES, LOCAL SPONSOR SERVICES, and LOCAL AGENT SERVICES.