Mainland Company Registration
What is Mainland Company Registration?
Mainland company registration in UAE simply is the process of setting up a business that will give you permission to operate in the domestic market and also in the international one. As opposed to Free zones that limit activities to specific zones, a Mainland company provides access to the UAE expansive market without restrictions, thus suitable for businesses targeting to deal with a wider customer base. The companies in the mainland are registered under DED, and licensees of DED can practice commercial activities throughout the UAE.
Why Choose Mainland Company Registration?
The UAE Mainland offers an optimal platform by which businesspersons and investors can establish and run their businesses most efficiently and with complete flexibility. The local market, with its potential of obtaining contracts from the government and expanding the scope of your business to the whole of UAE without any geographical barrier, can be capitalized by simply incorporating a business in the Mainland.
Advantages of Mainland Company
- Conduct Business Anywhere in the UAE
- No visa quota limitation
- Direct access to the local markets
- Flexibility in location
- Bidding on Government Contracts
- 100% Foreign Ownership Allowed for Certain Activities
How to establish a Mainland Company?
Business Activity
Identify the business activities you want to engage in. Licensing depends on these factors.
Company Name
Come up with a company name according to naming conventions & regulations in UAE.
Apply
Submit your application to DED, accompanied by all your documents.
Get Your Trade License
Upon approval of your application, obtain your trade license and do business.
Required Documents
Passport copies of shareholders
Trade Name / Company Name Approval
Memorandum of Association MOA
Initial approval from DED
Tenancy contract for office premises
With these wide-ranging benefits, the registration of a mainland company is the best option for those businesses looking to have a greater presence in the local market of UAE. At CAS Services, we are always ready to guide you on the most correct pathway with our professional expertise and customized solutions for the success of your company.
FAQs
The major benefits of registering a mainland company such as the ability to conduct business directly with local clients with an access to government contracts, and no other restrictions on the business’s activities.
In some countries, the foreign ownership restrictions apply, but in others, you can have 100% foreign ownership depending on the business activity and jurisdiction.
Types of business licenses required vary by industry and location but generally include commercial, industrial, or professional licenses.
Yes, the specific industries has additional regulatory requirements such as health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and sector-specific permits etc.
Yes, changes to the company structure like altering shareholding or management, can made post-registration, subject to regulatory approval and documentation.
