For a foreign entrepreneur aiming to operate within the UAE domestic market, establishing a mainland company – a local firm registered in mainland Dubai – is recommended. There are several types of legal entities: Limited Liability Company, Limited Partnership, or a branch of a foreign company. Each type offers a range of benefits for the ongoing success of the business. Setting up a local (mainland) company necessitates compliance with a complex set of interrelated regulatory requirements, which is impossible without in-depth knowledge of the legislation and local mindset.
Mainland company
Throughout all stages of setting up your business, we work closely with the UAE government authorities. A thoughtful approach during the registration will help your company evade unexpected complications in the future.
We facilitate the acquisition of permits from relevant ministries and departments
We provide additional founders and a local representative
We provide assistance in selecting and leasing an office
We help in establishing employee quotas
We assist in staff recruitment
Our Clients' FAQ
In cases without a comprehensive turnkey service, which includes addressing all issues related to setting up a local company, the price starts at $9000.
Typically, a mainland company can be set up within 2–3 days. This period may extend depending on the strictness of regulations pertaining to your business activity, as obtaining certain permits may take up to a month.
Currently, there are barely any differences between these jurisdictions, as both have VAT and income tax. Freezone might be appealing as it usually offers a broader spectrum of business activities and greater flexibility in their combination. Moreover, freezones outside of Dubai and Abu Dhabi may also be cost-effective. The primary drawback of a freezone is the difficulty in opening a bank account, whereas in the mainland, an account can be set up within just 3 business days. In the mainland, it is not only cheaper and simpler to receive visas for employees, but, most importantly, almost all processes can also be expedited.
Cases
What we did
Formed a company
Helped acquire a visa within five working days
Opened an account within a month
Hired 20+ employees and assisted with their family visas
Continue to provide support to this day
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Our work, from establishing the company to fully employing the staff, took approximately a month and a half. The first Dodo Pizza location opened in Dubai in January 2023. We are very happy for them and continue to provide support by answering their questions in detail. This experience was also beneficial to us. Through our collaboration with Dodo, we realized that we can offer comprehensive legal support on all matters related not only to relocation but also to conducting business in a Muslim country.
The mainland company was established in three days
The visa for one of the founders was secured within a week
The company bank account was opened in three days
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In this article, we explain how you can swiftly start selling green coffee from Indonesia worldwide with the right approach to business registration in Dubai.
The company was established within 2 weeks, despite a glitch in the government system.
The visa was obtained in 2.5 weeks
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Learn moreOur work, from establishing the company to fully employing the staff, took approximately a month and a half. The first Dodo Pizza location opened in Dubai in January 2023. We are very happy for them and continue to provide support by answering their questions in detail. This experience was also beneficial to us. Through our collaboration with Dodo, we realized that we can offer comprehensive legal support on all matters related not only to relocation but also to conducting business in a Muslim country.Learn more
Learn moreIn this article, we explain how you can swiftly start selling green coffee from Indonesia worldwide with the right approach to business registration in Dubai.Learn more
Learn moreWhile we working with SmartAge, a beauty product supplier, we faced a significant error from a government body. Ironically, this was also our first customer in the Emirates. Here's what transpired and how we tackled itLearn more
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