Company formation in Dubai overview
In the last few decades investing in Dubai has shown to be a lucrative venture for numerous business owners. Dubai has reliable infrastructure, economic connections, and an international environment. These features make Dubai one of the best areas in the world to do business. The DED (Department of Economic Development) is the Government Department that is in control for issuing company formation in Dubai for either corporate or individual entity that wishes to start a business in Dubai.
Advantages of Company Formation Dubai in Mainland
- It provides the flexibility to undertake business in the UAE with local and government authorities.
- Setting up an LLC company in Dubai mainland allows you to operate an office anywhere in Dubai.
- There are more variety of licenses available for Company setup in Dubai than Dubai Free Zone.
- There are no limits on the number of visas depending on the office space.
Company formation in mainland Dubai provides more options on LLC UAE company formation. This provides fewer nationality limits in the ownership and visas associated to other jurisdictions.
Three types of licenses for company formation Dubai in Mainland
Professional license:
- The founding of the entities formed under the UAE Civil Code which is regulated in undertaking ‘non-commercial’ or civil activities. The UAE Civil Code entities may be singular or a Civil Works Company. These include the promotion of services, skills, and expertise of the entities and the business they want to conduct. Other related practices may also be involved in the use of investment of intellectual faculties.
- Companies of single entities or bigger corporations may be 100% foreign owned. However, a Local Service Agent is needed to be appointed.
- In compliance with the guidelines of the UAE laws, the Local Service Agent will not have any Authority in the management or any financial obligation. They would only act on the entities on behalf to facilitate the trade license and visa processes required to finish the business license. The Local Service Agent will be agreed on in the contract to legalize the affiliation between the two parties.
- Subjective of the business venture, this can be an LCC (Limited Liability Company) referring to 51% of the ownership is given to the Local UAE National or Company. In a company situation and some business ventures, the shareholders of the UAE Company need to meet the same criteria as its foreign partner/s.
- Existing companies can only invest in a new Civil Company if they reflect the same business activity as the parent company.
Commercial License:
Commercial license is to provide physical products and services in the UAE. This license is extensively utilized for businesses with foreign ownership wanting to start a businesses and trade in the UAE. Under the UAE Companies Law, a minimum of 51% ownership must be owned by a UAE National, known as a Local Partner. The foreign shareholder will have 49% ownership. However, the law allows the issuance of legal documents for an LLC in Dubai or UAE to cover requirements designed to protect the interests of the different minority shareholder. We provide the services to act as your local partner.
Industrial License:
The manufacturing enterprises and industrial companies are required to have an industrial/manufacturing license to operate in the UAE. The Dubai Economic Development is responsible for issuing an Industry Trade License along with approvals from various and other jurisdictions. These Industrial Licenses are valid for a particular time. They are subject to compliance with the conditions mentioned while processing the license. Companies under the Industrial License need to register their license in the Dubai Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
The organizations that convert natural resources or alter raw materials are the only ones that can have an industrial license. However, they need to hire a warehouse inside the UAE before they can get the permit. Contact us for more information.
Branch or Representative Office:
Setting up a branch is classified under the UAE Companies Law and allows 100% foreign ownership. This is allowed under the condition that a local service agent is needed. A Branch office is an extension of the parent company in the UAE and is permitted to make contracts and carry business. The activities of the Representative Office will be the same as the mother company which requires approval from the UAE Ministry of Economy. The branch can carry the product and services of the parent company. This includes any trading activity, however, allowing only up to four employees per company.
Activities for each of the three types of licenses when applying for company formation Dubai
Commercial License for business setup in Dubai | ||
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Amusement Equipment & Supplies Trading Bags, Packaging Materials & Paper Trading Broadcasting & Communications Car Rent & Passenger Transport Cleaning Equipment Trading Contracting & Building Works Electricals Trading Facility Management Flour Mills Surveillance & Cleaning Services Tobacco & Smoking Accessories Trading Used Articles Trading Used Heavy Equipment Trading Video & Recordings Foodstuff Supply Fuel Supply Insurance Leather Trading Mechanical & Engineering Equipment Trading Animal Skin Trading Aircraft & Train Spare Parts Trading Art Production Banks, Finance & Credit Group Building Maintenance Waste Trading | Chemicals Trading Auto Spare Parts Trading Beauty & Baby Care Requisites Building Materials Trading Cinema & Theaters Consumer Stores Group Domestic Gas Distribution Machinery & Equipment Rental Medicines Trading Other Personal & Trading Services Packing Services Postal Services Metals & Its Products Trading Real Estate Other Rental Services Perfumery Poultry Trading Roastery Sports Equipment Rental Supermarket Time Sharing Transport, Shipping & Storage Used Electronics & Furniture Trading Other Trading Activities Vending Machines Trading | Pets Nursery & Trading Ready-Made Garments Group Separate Trading Activities Sports Equipment Trading Foodstuff Trading Furniture Trading Investment Livestock Trading Medical Eye Glasses Trading & Eyes Testing Services Office & Electronic Equipment Rental Commercial Brokerage Cooperation Societies Electronics Group Filling Station Flowers & Plants Exchange & Financial Services Fish Trading Fodders & Animal Food Trading Fuel & Petroleum Products Trading Home Appliances Trading Jewellery Trading Ships & Boats Trading Stationery & Books Trading Tents & Tarpaulin Trading Trading in Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles Used Auto Spare Parts Trading Advertising |
Industrial License for business setup in Dubai | ||
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Appliances & Machinery Manufacturing Carpet & Mat Manufacturing Coating, Insulations, Seals & Protection Materials Manufacturing Fish Canning & Freezing Foodstuff Mills & Packaging Goldsmith &Gold Repairing Lighting Equipment Manufacturing Manufacture of Gold & Precious Stones Cutting Manufacture of Motor Vehicles Manufacturer of Tyres &Rubber Products Production of Garments & Rugs Production of Wood, Wood Products, &Furniture Metal Home Appliances Manufacturing Paper Home Appliances Manufacturing | Pipes and Wires Manufacturing Power Generation and Transmission Stationery Manufacturing Structural Steel Manufacturing Water Manufacturing & Bottling Appliances &Machinery Manufacturing Carpet and Mat Manufacturing Coating, Insulations, Seals & Protection Materials Manufacturing Fish Canning & Freezing Foodstuff Mills and Packaging Goldsmith and Gold Repairing Lighting Equipment Manufacturing Manufacture of Gold & Precious Stones Cutting Appliances &Machinery Manufacturing Steel Workshop | Manufacture of Motor Vehicles Manufacturer of Tyres & Rubber Products Production of Garments &Rugs Production of Wood, Wood Products,& Furniture Metal Home Appliances Manufacturing Paper Home Appliances Manufacturing Pipes &Wires Manufacturing Power Generation & Transmission Stationery Manufacturing Structural Steel Manufacturing Water Manufacturing &Bottling |
Professional License for business setup in Dubai | ||
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Accounts Applied Studies Business Council Charity Market Combing and Upholstery Consultancy -B- Engineering Information and Marketing Event Organizers Finance Consultants Gents Salon Halls and Exhibition Institutes and Education Kids Salon Ladies Salon Legal Services Medical Laboratories Not Grouped Other Engineering Services Printing and Publishing Services Technical and Professional Workshops Veterinary Clinic and Women Clubs Technical and Professional Workshops Motor and Motorcycles Driving Institutes Education | Agricultural Business and Professional Organizations Businessmen Forum Charity Society Commercial Library Consultancy -C- Petrol and Water Documents Destroying and Storage Exhibition Organizers Fishing and Fish Farming Gents Tailoring and Design Handicraft Workshops Insurance Consultants Laboratories Animal Welfare Organization Business Aviation Association Car Registration and Transfer Services Cleaning Services Consultancy -A- Agriculture and Soil Consultancy -D- Management Education Facilities Management Group Fishing Cages and Net Manufacturing Motor and Motorcycles Driving Institutes | Cleaning Services Government Liaison office Hospitals and Recovery Houses Key Duplicators and Stamp Making Labour Supply and Employment Agency Laundry Medical Clinic Motor Vehicle Repairing office of International Organization Personal Requisites Repairing Regional Liaison office Representative office Sewage and Cleaning Services Special Purpose Firm Separate Professional Activities Social Work Activities Studio – Trade License Typing and Translation Nursery Outlet Group Recreation Halls Repairing of Equipment Agricultural Ladies Tailoring and Design Livestock Farming |
Requirements for Company Formation Dubai in the Main land
Company setup in Dubai has never been easier. When meeting our consultants, we will support you in decisions on the type of business you are willing to start. Whatever you are looking for a Main land company or Dubai free zone company formation Excellent Setup will guide our clients throughout the entire requirements needs to be organized by the customer’s side and substantial work that will be done by Excellent setup for company formation Dubai.
1 –Trade name booking is the first step into starting your business in Dubai which is a one-time fee and valid for six months.
2- Initial approval is the second phase for your license, and our company will do that.
3- Lease agreement is a must to start a business in Dubai. The prices will vary depending on the space and area that you choose to run your business. Our staff will be able to give you informed advice on the best location and best space that will suit your company’s activities.
4 -Notarized and attested Power of Attorney that will be done by Excellent Setup. We will also provide you with the template so we can act on your behalf and the shareholders.
5 –Passport copy and resume for the manager of the company.
6- Passport copies for the shareholders.
7 -Some activities need additional approval from different authorities like the Civil Defense, Municipality, Ministry of Labor, Immigration Department, Sports Council, KHDA Department, RTA department, and the Notary Republic.
8- Personal information about the managers and the shareholders that Excellent Setup will provide the template for that.
Additional Documents required for a corporate shareholder for setting up business in Dubai
1- An attested and notarized Memorandum MOA of Association that should be done from the UAE embassy at the place of Origin.
2 A Board determination to be determined by the panel of managements for your current company/entity at the location of origin stating the intent of launching a new setup abroad. Must be attested and notarized by the United Arab Embassy.
3-Documentation of registering (if applicable) for your current company entity, license or certificate of incorporation of your existing enterprise/ to be attested and notarized by the United Arab Emirates Embassy.
Local Sponsor for company formation Dubai in Mainland
When setting up an LCC in UAE, the Law of the expatriate shareholders are necessary to name a Local Sponsor or Local Agent depending on the type of the business you want to start.
Excellent setup is leading business setup consultants in Dubai We offer affordable prices for the service charge of our Local Sponsor for Mainland company formation in Dubai.The fee starts at 10,000 AED per year for all the information.
Five Steps Requirements for Mainland company formation Dubai without Approvals
The schedule for getting a license in the Dubai Economic Department for General trade and commercial license that does not require any external approvals.
First Step →Day 1: signs service agreement between the client and the Excellent Setup company and submit all the requirements with the payment for our company service charges.
Second Step →Day 2: Excellent Setup will present the Application for the Initial Approval for business activity.
Third Step →Day 3: Trade Name Reservation will be Acquired.
Fourth Step →Day 4: The client have to provide the Ejari certificate to Excellent Setup and sign Memorandum of Association, Local Service Agent Agreement, and Civil Works Agreement. Before going to the Notary public in Dubai the expatriate shareholders/s are needed to be required personally as well as Local Partner /Local Service Agent, or it is representative to sign the incorporation documents.
Fifth Step → Day 5: final submissions of the documentation along with the Issuance payment voucher to acquire the trade License.
Cost of setting up an LCC license in Dubai
LCC License Cost | APP -DED Charges | Local Sponsor | Our Service Charges | Total (AED) |
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First year Second year | 15,000-18,000 10,000-15,000 | 10,000 10,000 | 6,000 2,500 | 31,00-34,000 22,00-27,500 |
LCC License Cost | APP -DED Charges | Local Sponsor Agent | Our Service Charge | Total(AED) |
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First year Second year | 15,000-18,000 10,000-15,000 | 10,000 10,000 | 6,000 2,500 | 31,00-34,000 22,00-27,500 |
Please note the Exact Payment Voucher Fees depends on the type of commercial activity as well as the cost of your yearly rent office. (The Market Fee is 5%). Please contact us for all the costs of your chosen license.
The cost for Name booking is 600AED, and this is a one-time government payment. In case the selected name of the company is foreign (not in Arabic) there will be additional fees of 2000Aed.
The cost of Initial Approval is 160 AED, and this is a one-time government payment.
The Sponsorship fee might change depending on the commercial activities and the needs of Clients. In case the number of employees will be more the 100 the cost of the sponsorship will increase as well as if an LLC company wants to credit facilities on the MOA.
The cost of the Memorandum of Association/Local Service Agent Agreement/Civil Works Agreement drafting and notarizing is a one-time fee which will be approximately 1925 AED (based on two shareholders that have 100,000 AED share capital calculation).
The price of a File Opening in Immigration (Establishment card) is 860AED; this is a one-time government payment fee.
The cost of a File Opening- Ministry of Labor (Establishment Card) is 2,053AED, this is a one-time government payment fee.
The price of an E-Signature Card – Ministry of Labor 1,000AED, this is a one-time government payment fee.
The Government fees for General Trading License will be approximately AED 25,000 – AED 30,000.
Amendment License Services for Company formation Dubai
Amendment License Services for Company formation Dubai
Our services also include:
- Add Partner
- Partner Withdrawal
- Ownership Transfer
- Modify Activity
- Amendment of Trade Name
- Change Manager
- Adjust Signature
- Adjust License Particulars
- Change Partner
- Cancel License
- Trade License Cancellation
PRO Services in Dubai
- Airport Visa Drop-off
- Arabic Legal Translation (from English)
- The Dubai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attestation as well as of Degrees, Marriage Certificate, and Birth Certificate
- The Attestation of Certificates/Contract
- The Certificate of Good Standing
- Salary Certificate
- No Objection Letter for (Driver’s License, Liquor License, Car Registration, Travel)
- In Country Change of Status
- Visa Pre-Approval
- Residence Visa Cancellation (inside the country)
- Police Clearance (for Liquor License)
- Assistance for Driver’s License
- Penalty for late renewal of Immigration Card
- Residence Visa Cancellation (outside the country)
- VIP Support for the Medical Test & Emirates ID Application
- Re-issuance/Duplicate Company Document
- Dependents Sponsorship
Searching for the Most fitting Company Setup Enterprise In Dubai
Today more and more investors are herding to Dubai to establish their dream company, owing to its tremendous potential and promising prospects. Moreover, due to the tax-free nature of its trade zones, the cost of setting up a firm in Dubai is low, drawing many entrepreneurs to Dubai. With so much ease and facilities, you require the Best Business Setup Company In Dubai, and you are good to go!

Our Business Setup assistance
Bank Account Opening
We assist newly founded companies in opening a bank account in the UAE. We have strong relationships with all the central banks in the UAE, which allows our clients to open a bank account in Dubai smoothly.
PRO Services
We specialize in the UAE and free zones and employment laws of Dubai, which help us deliver the best to our clients hassle-free and smoothly.
Products Registration
We help our customers review their product’s labeling and documentation per the provisions of applicable Dubai regulations and guidelines.
Visa Services
We furnish visa services for procuring employment visas, partner visas and family visas in Dubai.
Trademark Registration
We assist you with the practical and smooth trademark registration procedure and ensure you receive favorable outcomes.
Local Sponsors
At Excellent Setup Management Consultancy, we help you find local sponsors for legalizing your business in Dubai. Therefore, if you need the Best Company Registration agency, contact Excellent Setup Management Consultancy today!