Mainland company setup
Structured assistance to set up and license a mainland company that can trade across the UAE market.
Overview
Trade names, activities, initial approvals, licensing and renewals.
Who this service is for
How the process works
Discuss your business activity, ownership and target market
Review eligible activities, legal forms and approval requirements
Reserve the trade name and prepare the application documents
Coordinate initial approvals, licensing and office requirements
Follow up until the authority completes processing
Typical documents checklist
- Passport copies of shareholders and managers (indicative)
- Proposed trade name options
- Business activity description
- Proof of address for shareholders
- Any activity-specific approvals the authority may request
Pricing
Common questions
Ownership rules depend on the business activity and current UAE regulation. We review your activity with you and explain what applies before you proceed.
Many mainland licences require a registered office address. Requirements depend on the activity and authority, and we explain them during your consultation.