Confirm activity and owners
Define activities, shareholders and legal structure.
UAE Mainland Setup
Build your business directly in the UAE market.
Set up in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah with guidance on licensing, activities, ownership, visas and the workspace your company needs.
Direct UAE market access100% foreign ownership for many activitiesVisa and office guidance
سلطات البر الرئيسي
Choose the jurisdiction that fits your market.
Each emirate has its own economic authority, procedures and sector priorities. We compare the complete setup—not only the licence fee—before recommending an option.
Dubaiبر دبي الرئيسي
A central commercial base with access to Dubai's broad customer, supplier and talent market.
- Commercial and professional activities
- Local and international operations
- Wide range of office locations
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi Mainland
A strong base for companies serving the capital's corporate, government and industrial economy.
- Professional and commercial licensing
- Access to growing economic sectors
- Options for new and established firms
SharjahSharjah Mainland
A practical location for service, trading and industrial companies operating across the UAE.
- Competitive operating environment
- Links to Dubai and Northern Emirates
- Commercial and industrial opportunities
Mainland or Free Zone?
Choose based on how you will operate.
The right structure depends on customers, activities, facilities, visas and expansion plans—not one headline price.
اكتشف المناطق الحرةFactorالبر الرئيسيالمنطقة الحرة
UAE marketDirect access for approved activitiesDepends on activity and distribution model
WorkspaceRequirements vary by licence and visasFlexi desk and office packages may be available
AuthorityEmirate economic authorityIndividual free zone authority
Best suited forBusinesses focused on the local UAE marketBusinesses suited to a zone's ecosystem
Workspace Support
A compliant office solution for your mainland company.
Your facility can affect licensing, inspections and visa capacity. Through our group business centres, we help you explore practical workspace options in Dubai based on your company requirements.
Flexible rental optionsSuitable for different team sizesBusiness-ready facilitiesGuidance before licence application
Ask About Office SpacePrivate OfficesServiced spaces for established teams.
Coworking SpacesFlexible environments for founders and teams.
Flexible WorkspacesPractical options subject to licensing eligibility.
Meeting RoomsProfessional spaces for client meetings.
Formation Process
From business plan to active licence.
The exact sequence varies by activity and authority. We coordinate the applicable steps and explain costs before submission.
Trade name and approvals
Reserve the name and obtain required approvals.
Documents and workspace
Prepare incorporation documents and a compliant facility.
Licence, visas and banking
Complete issuance, visas and bank support.
Mainland Setup FAQs
What investors usually ask.
Requirements vary by emirate and activity. We verify current authority rules before your application.
What is a UAE mainland company?
A mainland company is licensed by the competent economic authority in its emirate and can conduct its approved activities across the UAE, subject to applicable laws and approvals.
Can a foreign investor own a mainland company?
Many mainland activities permit 100% foreign ownership. Some regulated or strategically important activities may have additional requirements.
Does a mainland company need an office?
Workspace requirements depend on the activity, emirate, legal form and visa needs. The authority may require a compliant tenancy contract or facility.
How long does formation take?
Timelines vary by activity, approvals and document readiness.
What does the quoted price include?
We provide an itemised quotation covering the licence, approvals, immigration, visas and workspace items applicable to your case.
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