Why mainland
Built for companies that sell across the UAE.
Trade anywhere in the UAE
Sell directly to mainland customers, other companies and government entities without a distributor.
Government contracts
Only mainland companies can bid for federal and local government tenders.
Unlimited visas
Visa quota scales with your office space, not a fixed package.
Branches across emirates
Open branches in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and beyond under the same licence.
Full ownership
Since 2021, most commercial and industrial activities allow 100% foreign ownership.
Banking credibility
Banks view mainland licences favourably when opening corporate accounts.
What’s included
Everything from name reservation to licence in hand.
- Activity selection and legal structure advice (LLC, sole establishment, branch)
- Trade name reservation and initial approval
- Memorandum of association drafting and notarisation
- Office lease attestation (Ejari) and tenancy support
- External approvals where your activity needs them
- Trade licence, establishment card and immigration file
- Investor visa, Emirates ID and medical
How it works
From first call to licence in four steps.
Consultation
We confirm your activities, structure and office needs and issue a written quote.
Approvals
Trade name, initial approval and MOA prepared and submitted to DET.
Office and licence
Ejari registered, licence issued and establishment card obtained.
Visas and bank
Immigration file opened, visas processed and bank account introduced.
Packages
Mainland packages for every stage.
Starting fees shown for guidance. Government fees vary by activity and visa count; your written quote itemises every line.
Professional licence
Consultancy, IT, marketing and other service activities.
- Sole establishment or LLC
- 1 investor visa
- Flexi office (Ejari)
- Corporate tax registration
Commercial licence
Trading, e-commerce and general trading activities.
- LLC structure
- Up to 3 visas
- Office Ejari support
- Bank account introduction
- Corporate tax and VAT registration
Branch of foreign company
Extend your existing company into the UAE.
- Parent company attestation
- Local service agent (where required)
- Manager visa
- Bank account introduction
Do I need a local sponsor for a mainland company?
For most activities, no. Since the 2021 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law, foreign nationals can own 100% of a mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires local participation, and we confirm this for your activity upfront.
Is a physical office mandatory?
Yes. DET requires a registered office with an attested lease (Ejari). Flexi desks and serviced offices in approved business centres qualify and keep the cost down.
How many visas can I apply for?
Visa allocation is linked to your office size, roughly one visa per 9 square metres, so it scales as you grow.
How long does it take?
Typically two to four weeks depending on external approvals, office arrangements and document attestation.