A Dubai Mainland license allows entrepreneurs to operate their businesses both within the UAE and internationally. Issued by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED), this trade license provides several key advantages.
With a Dubai Mainland license, you can:
While a physical office space is not always mandatory for registration, Unity Partners offers a flexible co-working DED package to help you get started.
A Dubai Mainland License offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing businesses to operate within the UAE, across free zones, and internationally without restrictions.
With a Dubai Mainland License, you can establish your physical company anywhere in the UAE, strengthening your market presence and providing the flexibility to expand your branches across the country.
A Dubai Mainland License enables you to bid on government contracts, offering access to lucrative, high-value projects often requiring specialized contractors.
Enjoy the freedom of fully repatriating funds from both offshore and onshore bank accounts without currency limitations under the Dubai Mainland License.
Expand your visa quotas without restrictions as your business grows. While additional physical space is needed beyond a certain point, scaling your operations is relatively straightforward.
Dubai Mainland License holders benefit from tax exemptions similar to Free Zone companies, with no minimum capital requirement for company setup, enhancing financial viability.
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An Industrial License permits businesses under a Mainland Company to engage in industrial activities such as production, segregation, accumulation, and packaging. This license is primarily granted to businesses that convert natural materials or resources into finished goods.
The Commercial License is designed for businesses involved in the buying and selling of goods, commodities, and other trade activities within the UAE. It is also issued to general and specialized traders, as well as companies engaged in retail, construction, and real estate sectors.
A Professional License is issued to individuals or corporations offering services based on skills, talent, and expertise. This includes fields such as accounting, design, tourism, and other professions that rely on natural abilities, skills, or experience.
There are three forms of licenses available within the travel and tourism industry:
Select your business category and structure from over 1,500 options, ensuring compliance with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) regulations.
Pick a unique company name and register it with DED. This process typically takes about three days.
Apply for your trade license with DED. Unity Partners can assist with the application process and required documents.
Obtain an office or coworking space. Provide necessary documents such as tenancy agreements and RERA documents. Unity Partners offers flexible coworking space options.
Draft the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA). Unity Partners’ legal experts can help ensure accuracy.
Pay the fees and collect your business license, officially authorizing your company to operate in Dubai Mainland.
Open a corporate bank account, a process facilitated by modern banking and Unity Partners’ experts.
