Mainland Company Formation
Trade anywhere in the UAE and bid on government contracts with a DED-licensed mainland company.
A mainland licence lets you operate across the entire UAE market, work directly with government entities, and open an unlimited number of branches. With recent reforms, most commercial activities now allow 100% foreign ownership — no local partner required.
Choose the right legal structure
We advise on the optimal structure — LLC, sole establishment, or civil company — based on your activity, ownership goals, and visa requirements, then reserve your trade name with the Department of Economic Development.
Activity & approvals
We map your business activities to the correct DED codes and secure any external approvals (e.g. from regulatory authorities) your activity requires before the licence is issued.
MOA, Ejari & establishment card
We prepare and notarise your MOA, arrange a compliant office or Ejari tenancy, and process your establishment card so you can begin sponsoring visas.
Frequently asked
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Foreign investors can own 100% of the company. A handful of strategic activities still require a UAE national partner or agent — we'll confirm this for your specific activity.
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