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A Dubai mainland license (or onshore license) allows businesses to operate both within the UAE and globally. Setting up a business in Dubai mainland not only presents a tax-friendly jurisdiction but also offers complete freedom for businesses to operate and trade without restrictions on location.
At Stratrich Consulting, we specialize in providing comprehensive support for Dubai mainland company setup, ensuring a smooth and efficient process tailored to your unique business needs.
Our team of experts understands the complexities of the UAE business landscape and are specialised in streamlining the process of business setup in Dubai mainland. From comprehending local regulations to securing permits and licenses, we ensure the company formation process is a hassle-free and seamless experience.
At Stratrich, we aim to make the mainland company formation in Dubai completely transparent and convenient. We offer tailored services for your business that include market analysis, business plan development, and assistance with document preparation.
*100% foreign ownership in UAE mainland is permitted for almost all business activities except sectors like Defence, and Banking & Insurance
Dubai mainland companies are allowed to operate and trade within the UAE and globally.
You can have 100% ownership of your business, providing you with full control and flexibility (no local sponsor required).
100% corporate tax exemption, subject to certain conditions.
Companies are allowed to apply for tenders and obtain UAE government contracts.
Companies are entitled to fully repatriate offshore or onshore bank accounts in the UAE.
No restrictions on expanding visa quotas under a business license.
The ease of doing business in Dubai comes with numerous lucrative benefits
across business sectors and is the dominant reason for the continuous influx of investment in the region.
Investors have a diverse range of business activities to choose from for setting up their business in Dubai Mainland.
By following the below steps, we ensure a smooth and efficient process for setting up your mainland company in Dubai, from initial approvals to the final license issuance.
UAE mainland businesses can only operate around the specific activities listed in their business licenses. Our process initiates with a detailed consultation to understand your business goals and help you select the most suitable business activity for mainland company formation.
We provide personalized advice on selecting the ideal legal structure, such as LLC or branch office, based on ownership requirements and future growth plans.
We submit your license application and other necessary documents to the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), managing the entire process to ensure timely approval. Once approved, we collect your mainland business license, enabling you to legally operate in the UAE.
We facilitate the process of opening a corporate bank account through our banking partners, ensuring your company’s financial operations are secure and compliant.
We offer complete handholding in the visa application process for investors, employees, and dependents, making it easy to secure the necessary residency visas.
Yes, foreign investors can have 100% ownership of a mainland company in Dubai.
A local sponsor in a Dubai mainland company acts as a local partner for foreign investors and provides benefits such as visa assistance and local market knowledge. This is not mandatory for mainland companies.
Yes, you can obtain visas for yourself and your employees through your mainland company. The visa type and requirements will depend on your nationality and the nature of your employment.
Yes, registering a Dubai Mainland Company without being in the UAE is possible. Stratrich Consulting offers services that ensure your entire company registration process takes place remotely. This will require document submission via email or courier, and a digital or in-person signature at a UAE consulate abroad. However, some procedures, like your residence visa or opening a corporate bank account, may require you to be physically present in the UAE.
Qualified mainland companies are exempt from corporate tax in the UAE. Non-qualifying mainland businesses are subject to a 9% corporate tax in the UAE on profits over AED 375,000.
Yes, you can change your free zone company into a mainland company under specific circumstances. Stratrich Consulting can guide you on the viability of this business conversion and assist in the documentation process.
Every mainland business is required to keep accurate accounting records and maintain the records of yearly financial accounts that have been audited for up to 10 years.
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