Mainland Company Formation

Expansion Without
Boundaries.

Dubai mainland offers unique independence to develop your branches anywhere in the UAE. Benefit from 100% corporate tax exemption and full profit repatriation with a promising legal asset for your business.

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Required Documents

Photocopy of Legal Passport
Visa Page Copy
No Objection Certificate (if working in UAE)
CV for every shareholder
Bank Reference Letter for each stakeholder

LLC Ownership Truth

Modern regulations in Dubai mainland now permit **100% foreign ownership** for targeted professional and commercial activities. Where a local agent is still required, their role is restricted to administrative liaison, ensuring you retain full operational control.

THE MAINLAND PATHWAY

7 Steps to Your
Establishment in Dubai.

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01

Hire a Local Partner

Appoint a UAE citizen or a 100% UAE-owned corporation as your Local Service Agent (LSA). Sign a formal agreement specifying responsibilities.

02

Obtain Initial Approval

Submit your request to the Department of Economic Development (DED) for notarization of the MOA and issuance of initial approval.

03

Trade Name Registration

Select a suitable name and register it with the DED. They will ensure the name is unique and compliant with local regulations.

04

Office Space Selection

Secure a physical, registered office space. Tenancy or ownership agreements are mandatory for business license issuance.

05

Apply for License

Once initial requirements are met, formally apply for your Dubai mainland business license through the DED.

06

Pay License Fees

Present all necessary paperwork to the Department of Commercial Registration and finalize the payment for your business license.

07

Get Your License

Receive your valid mainland license from the DED. The entire registration process is typically finalized within seven days.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Our Specialized Consultants

Vandana Joshi

Vandana Joshi

Co-founder & CEO

Pankaj Joshi

Pankaj Joshi

Business Consultant

Nirupa Jamwal

Nirupa Jamwal

Business Consultant

Sumit Kant

Sumit Kant

Business Consultant

STRATEGIC BENEFITS

Why Mainland Formation?

100% Tax Exemption

Mainland companies in Dubai enjoy full corporate and personal tax exemptions.

UAE-Wide Operations

Conduct your business activities from any part of the United Arab Emirates without limitations.

No Capital Requirement

No minimum capital is required for most mainland business license categories in Dubai.

No Currency Restrictions

Enjoy full freedom in currency exchange and international financial transactions.

Easy Work Visas

Simplified and rapid procedures for employee work visa applications.

Flexible Office Location

Freedom to select your office spot anywhere within the strategic emirate of Dubai.

100% Repatriation

Guaranteed 100% repatriation of your capital and profits back to your home country.

Rapid Incorporation

Efficient and straightforward legal methods for quick company formation.

No Audit Required

Annual audits are not compulsory for mainland companies in Dubai.

CLIENT TRUST

What Our Clients Talk About Us

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★★★★★

We’ve been dealing with SAB since two years now for our license renewal services. The staff are professional and friendly. Vandana, Rubina and Shakti were great whenever i needed help.

Hanan Amini
Business Owner
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My experience with SAB was amazing. Great team of professionals with an attitude of going out of the way to help. Lovely experience dealing with especially Pankaj, Preethu and Rubina.

Asif Aman
Entrepreneur
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★★★★★

We are under the process of getting a Trade License from SAB. Rubina has been a great help for all my queries, same goes with Mr. Pankaj. They are always there to support.

Santosh Nair
Trade Partner
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★★★★★

We’ve been dealing with SAB since two years now for our license renewal services. The staff are professional and friendly. Vandana, Rubina and Shakti were great whenever i needed help.

Hanan Amini
Business Owner
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★★★★★

My experience with SAB was amazing. Great team of professionals with an attitude of going out of the way to help. Lovely experience dealing with especially Pankaj, Preethu and Rubina.

Asif Aman
Entrepreneur
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★★★★★

We are under the process of getting a Trade License from SAB. Rubina has been a great help for all my queries, same goes with Mr. Pankaj. They are always there to support.

Santosh Nair
Trade Partner
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★★★★★

I had a great experience with Miss Anamika. She is very professional and helped me greatly with company registration and visa application. Guided me every step along the way.

Mikael Wang
International Client
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My experience with Start Any Business was really amazing. The process was very smooth and special thanks to Ms Rubina for assisting me. Highly recommended for new ventures.

Sakshi Kumar
Venture Founder
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★★★★★

SAB is a well known place to setup a new company. Had a very good experience. The employees are very professional and supportive. I recommend them to anyone.

Kunal Sinha
Corporate Client
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I had a great experience with Miss Anamika. She is very professional and helped me greatly with company registration and visa application. Guided me every step along the way.

Mikael Wang
International Client
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★★★★★

My experience with Start Any Business was really amazing. The process was very smooth and special thanks to Ms Rubina for assisting me. Highly recommended for new ventures.

Sakshi Kumar
Venture Founder
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★★★★★

SAB is a well known place to setup a new company. Had a very good experience. The employees are very professional and supportive. I recommend them to anyone.

Kunal Sinha
Corporate Client
11 — FAQ

Got
Questions?

Everything you need to know about setting up in the UAE.

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The cost varies depending on activity and structure, but typically ranges from AED 10,000 to AED 30,000 including license fees.
It is a trade license issued by the DED that allows companies to operate anywhere in the UAE and internationally without zone restrictions.
For most commercial and professional activities, 100% foreign ownership is now allowed. For certain sectors, a Local Service Agent (LSA) is required instead of a traditional 51% sponsor.
Major benefits include 100% tax exemption, freedom to trade anywhere in the UAE, and the ability to work on government contracts.
If you intend to trade locally in the Dubai market and want the flexibility of office locations, mainland is the superior choice over free zones.
Common types include Limited Liability Company (LLC), Civil Company, Professional Firm, and Representative Office.
Key advantages are 100% profit repatriation, no currency restrictions, and zero corporate tax.
A mainland visa is an employment or investor residency permit issued through the DED and Ministry of Labour, allowing you to live and work in Dubai.
The registration fee is part of the initial approval and license issuance process, generally starting from AED 10,000 for standard setups.

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