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Mainland Business Setup

UAE’s mainland companies have multiple options for conducting business activities inside and outside the UAE with a lot of benefits. Our professionals at Hayk are eager to assist you in your mainland company setup in the UAE based on your particular needs and requirements. Our experts will ensure to provide you with thorough and proper paperwork in line with the government’s standards during each step of your business registration process.

Benefits of Setting up Business in Mainland

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Flexibility to do business in any part of the UAE
  • More options on business activities
  • Office premises anywhere in mainland Dubai
  • Mainland companies are allowed to work for the government
  • No limit on number of visas (depending on the size of the office space)
  • Ability to create a flexible startup

Documents for Mainland Business Setup

Registration, licensing, and proof of domain name reservation

Photocopy of applicant’s passport (along with residence permit or visa details for non-GCC nationals)

Photocopy of applicant’s naturalization identification for UAE citizens only

No-objection letter from the applicant’s current sponsor for non-GCC nationals

Photocopy of the director’s passport, and no-objection letter from the director’s current sponsor

Permission from the court to practice business, for applicants under 21 years

Approval is issued by other Government authorities according to the type of activity

The Company’s Board of Directors resolution to subscribe to the new company if the partner is an existing corporate entity in UAE or abroad

Conditions for Mainland Business Setup

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Flexibility to do business in any part of the UAE
  • More options on business activities
  • Office premises anywhere in mainland Dubai
  • Mainland companies are allowed to work for the government
  • No limit on number of visas (depending on the size of the office space)
  • Ability to create a flexible startup

You can set up your business in

Dubai Mainland

Abu Dhabi Mainland

Ajman Mainland

Sharjah Mainland