A company established in the mainland is legally permitted to operate inside and outside the country without constraints.
Business Setup, Dubai, UAE
With over 3,000 business activities to choose from, you can trade anywhere in the UAE and overseas. Experience the freedom to grow your business and achieve your goals in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Free, no-obligation consultation on mainland company formation.
Quick Facts
Why It Matters
Dubai and UAE offer many lucrative facilities for foreign investors wishing to establish their business here. Entrepreneurs can choose the location of business either in the mainland (onshore) or in the free-zone. Smart Zones® UAE ensure you a complete understanding of the options that are best suited for you before deciding where and how to commence your business operations.
You are free to choose the area for premises in Dubai.
Organize multiple business activities without any restrictions.
No restrictions on trading within or anywhere UAE or overseas.
Get to work for government projects in UAE.
No minimum capital requirement for the formation of a company.
There is no limitation on the number of visas on mainland license.
Ongoing Support
Smart Zones® Dubai also assist the following entities in the UAE mainland:
Looking for a seamless business setup experience? Trust Smart Zones® Dubai to pave the way.
License Types
To setup business in the mainland in UAE, you must have a license from the following categories:
for trading activities.
for industrial or manufacturing operations.
for professions, services, craftsmen, and artisans.
for travel, tourism or hospitality sector.
Some business categories need pre-approvals from respective authorities. Connect with Smart Zones® Dubai now and avail our free consultation today!
Popular Activities
Setting up a business in a mainland opens up an array of opportunities giving access to a number of business activities. If the business idea qualifies defined licenses, then they can be bundled together.
Freely import/export without any distributors.
Setup store in malls or other outlets (clothing, groceries, ice studio, book store etc).
Provide event management services for private and public events.
Special approval is required from govt. In the case of the special activities, SmartZones® Dubai harness the market's power with strong connections in sectors like investment banking, corporate development, and financial management backgrounds.
Local Sponsorship
Looking for a Local Sponsor for Business in Dubai? Well, it depends on the type of business setup you intend to establish in Dubai mainland. A local sponsor for business has a stake of 51% of the company shares; but as a business owner, you have an option to maintain the control for a fixed annual fee.
A local service agent does not have any stake in shareholding; in fact, an agent acts on behalf of the company in all administrative dealings with government departments.
SmartZones® Dubai aim to give you 100% financial and operational authority whilst protecting shareholder rights in the LLC company. We proceed ahead in this procedure in association with first-tier legal counsel for all agreements and paperwork. SmartZones® UAE ensure to protect your business and safeguard the financial rights of companies.
You have full control over management from staff, clients, and service.
As you retain 100% of the financial benefits.
The most challenging part is side agreements, but many corporate sponsors propose detailed contracts by first-tier legal counsel to protect the shareholders and owners.
Why Choose Us
Smart Zones® UAE aims to offer full financial and operational control protecting your shareholder rights in an LLC Company. All the paperwork and legal formalities are drafted by first-tier legal counsel and are full-proof as tested thoroughly over the years. Maximize your business potential with SmartZones® Dubai.
Our sponsorship services will provide you with all the necessary documentation to protect and secure your business's financial rights. Choose Smart Zones® UAE for expert company formation.
SmartZones® UAE use connections and links to register the businesses in Dubai and UAE and seamlessly complete the rest of the paperwork. The most significant advantage to avail of our services is eliminating the need to meet numerous government authorities to get your business up and running. SmartZones® UAE help you choose the best path when setting up your business in the UAE. If you are planning or thinking of setting up a business in Dubai or UAE, SmartZones® UAE is just a call away!
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