Dubai Mainland Company Formation
Establish your company in Dubai with the right legal structure, licence and approved business activities. Search the Dubai Mainland activity database, choose a primary activity and instantly view related activities in the same DET group for faster activity planning.
Build a Dubai Mainland Company Around Your Commercial Goals
Dubai Mainland licensing supports broad local market access and a wide range of commercial, professional and industrial activities.
Start with the Right Activity
Your chosen activity can influence the licence type, legal structure, office requirements and whether external approval may be required. Our activity checker helps you narrow the options before application.
Designed for Local Market Access and Long-Term Growth
Dubai Market Access
Serve clients across Dubai and the wider UAE, subject to applicable activity and regulatory conditions.
Broad Activity Selection
Choose from commercial, professional and industrial activities aligned with your business model.
Flexible Structures
Select an appropriate legal form based on ownership, liability and operating requirements.
Built to Scale
Plan for staff, branches, facilities and future expansion from the beginning.
Choose the Right Dubai Mainland Licence
Commercial Licence
For trading, retail, import, export and other approved commercial activities.
Professional Licence
For consultancy, technical, creative and other approved professional services.
Industrial Licence
For manufacturing, production and industrial operations, subject to required approvals.
How BizCafe Structures Your Dubai Mainland Setup
- 1Business activity: Confirm the exact approved activity and proposed activity combination.
- 2Licence type: Match the activity to the correct commercial, professional or industrial licence.
- 3Legal structure: Select a suitable company form based on ownership and liability.
- 4Approvals: Identify authority or departmental approvals where applicable.
- 5Growth plan: Consider office, visas, employees, branches and future amendments.
BizCafe Recommendation
Do not choose activities only because the wording appears similar. The selected activities should accurately reflect the intended operation and be suitable for the proposed licence structure.
What BizCafe Handles for You
Activity & Structure Review
We assess your operations, proposed activities, ownership and expansion plans.
Initial Approval & Licensing
We coordinate trade-name reservation, initial approval and licence processing.
Office & Tenancy Support
We guide you on office and tenancy requirements applicable to your licence.
Investor & Employee Visas
We assist with establishment, immigration, medical fitness and Emirates ID procedures.
Banking Assistance
We support business-profile preparation and bank application coordination.
Ongoing Corporate Support
Renewals, amendments, PRO services, tax and compliance support as your business develops.
From Activity Selection to Company Launch
Consultation
We understand your business model and commercial objectives.
Activity & Structure
We confirm suitable activities, licence type and legal form.
Approvals & Documents
We prepare the application and coordinate required approvals.
Licence Issuance
The authority completes its review and issues the licence upon approval.
Operate & Grow
We support visas, banking, tax, compliance and ongoing corporate needs.
Documents Commonly Required
Requirements vary according to shareholder profile, legal form, activity and authority approvals.
What Influences the Setup Cost?
- ✓Selected activity and licence type
- ✓Legal form and number of shareholders
- ✓Office and tenancy requirements
- ✓Visa allocation and immigration services
- ✓External approvals and additional services
Receive a Tailored Dubai Mainland Cost Estimate
We review the complete setup structure so you can plan licence, office, visa and ongoing compliance costs more clearly.
Your Dubai Mainland Business Setup Partner
Practical Expertise
Advice shaped around your operations and commercial objectives.
Activity Guidance
Support selecting accurate Dubai Mainland activities and licence options.
Complete Support
Licensing, visas, banking assistance, PRO, tax and post-setup services.
Growth Focus
Structure your company for compliance, expansion and long-term operations.
Dubai Mainland Company Formation FAQs
What is a Dubai Mainland company?
A Dubai Mainland company is licensed by the relevant Dubai authority to conduct approved activities and operate within the local UAE market, subject to applicable regulations.
How do I choose the correct Dubai Mainland activity?
The activity should accurately describe your intended operations. The activity can affect the licence type, legal structure, office requirements and external approvals.
Can foreign investors own a Dubai Mainland company?
Foreign ownership is available for many activities and company structures, subject to current legal and regulatory requirements.
Is an office required for a Dubai Mainland licence?
Office and tenancy requirements depend on the selected activity, legal form and authority conditions.
Can I combine multiple activities under one licence?
Activity combinations depend on DET classification and activity-specific rules. The checker on this page provides a same-group shortlist to help you identify related activities quickly, while final acceptance should be confirmed before application.
How long does Dubai Mainland company formation take?
Timing depends on activity selection, shareholder profile, document readiness, office arrangements and any required approvals.
Can BizCafe manage the complete setup?
Yes. BizCafe can coordinate activity review, trade-name reservation, initial approval, licensing, visas, banking assistance, tax and ongoing corporate support.
Need Help Selecting the Right Mainland Activities?
Speak with a BizCafe consultant for guidance based on your business model, activity combination, ownership and operating plans.