COMPANY SETUP
Create your LLC (mainland) company in DUBAI
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Why set up your mainland company in Dubai-UAE
The Ideal type of company for boutique businesses, restaurants, factories for the local market, service businesses. The features and benefits are as follows:
- Fast company registration and visa processing;
- Freedom to trade throughout Dubai and the UAE and eligibility to enter into commercial contracts with government and semi-government entities
- No exchange controls or currency restrictions
- No income tax and no corporate tax.
- Ability to choose your office location anywhere within your licence
- Unlimited number of employees depending on the size of your office and business volume and no restrictions on their nationality
- High global reputation for companies with a Dubai address and the ability to trade internationally and expand your global presence;
- Currency stability: The currency of the UAE Dirham is pegged to the US dollar;
Key steps to set up a Mainland business in Dubai
- Find a local sponsor
- Draft the MOA and AOA
- Obtain DED approval
- Choose a company name and register it
- Find an office or business premises
- Apply for a business licence
- Submit documents and pay licence fee
- Get the licence and start your business
FAQ
What is a Mainland LLC company?
A mainland company is nothing more than an onshore company that is registered under the governmental authority of the concerned emirate. The business licence is issued by the Emirate’s Economic Development Department. The main feature of a UAE Mainland company is an unrestricted business opportunity. When an investor invests in a UAE Mainland company, the company is allowed to trade in the local UAE market as well as outside the UAE.
What is the difference between a Mainland company and a Free Zone company?
Free Zone companies can be set up with or without premises, and virtual offices are permitted. UAE Mainland companies do not have any kind of visa eligibility restrictions (the size of the workspace determines the number of visas issued).
What are the constraints of a Mainland company?
The main constraint is the obligation to associate with a local partner (or sponsor) who will own 51% of the business. However, this so-called silent partner in most cases will have no direct involvement in your business. You will simply have to pay them an annuity.
Some sectors of activity have recently been exempted from this obligation. Contact us for more information.
There is a fee for registering your business with the free zone authority and the cost may vary depending on the zone selected. Some sectors of activity have recently been exempted from this obligation.
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