Mainland
Legal Forms available for a DED Mainland License
Sole Proprietorship
One Person Company (LLC)
Civil Company
Limited Liability Company
Private Share Holding Company
Public Share Holding Company
Simple Limited Partnership
Partnership Company
Branch of a Foreign Company
Representative Office
Branch of a Dubai-based Company
Branch of a UAE-based Company
Branch of a GCC-based Company
Branch of a Free Zone Company
Steps to obtain a DED Mainland License
- Trade name certificate
- Initial Approval Certificate
- Tenancy contract approved by Dubai Municipality and attested by RERA (Ejari)
- Memorandum of Association (Applicable for LLCs, One Person Company, Private Shareholding Company (Private Joint Stock Co), Public Shareholding Company, Simple Limited Partnership, Partnership Company and Civil Company)
- Local Service Agent Agreement/Sponsorship Agreement (Applicable when a UAE national, represents your business with regards to licensing and compliance.)
- Additional approvals from Government bodies for regulated activities
- License Issuance
The Memorandum of Association for DED Mainland companies must be drafted by the Notary Public where the Shareholders must be present, however a digital Power of Attorney maybe appointed to proceed with a license application. The tenancy contract for clients who wish to rent a private office, a retail space, a warehouse must be registered with Ejari for attestation. An Estidama can be obtained for those who do not require physical private offices, Ejari’s with the use of co-working spaces with flexible options are also available to those who occasionally require an office to work from.
- Trade name certificate
- Initial Approval Certificate
- Tenancy contract approved by Dubai Municipality and attested by RERA (Ejari)
- Memorandum of Association (Applicable for LLCs, One Person Company, Private Shareholding Company (Private Joint Stock Co), Public Shareholding Company, Simple Limited Partnership, Partnership Company and Civil Company)
- Local Service Agent Agreement/Sponsorship Agreement (Applicable when a UAE national, represents your business with regards to licensing and compliance.)
- Additional approvals from Government bodies for regulated activities
- License Issuance
The Memorandum of Association for DED Mainland companies must be drafted by the Notary Public where the Shareholders must be present, however a digital Power of Attorney maybe appointed to proceed with a license application. The tenancy contract for clients who wish to rent a private office, a retail space, a warehouse must be registered with Ejari for attestation. An Estidama can be obtained for those who do not require physical private offices, Ejari’s with the use of co-working spaces with flexible options are also available to those who occasionally require an office to work from.
Benefits of setting up a DED Mainland Company
Freedom to trade throughout the UAE, ideal for those who wish to build a brand and increase presence in the UAE and the GCC region – Creating a Dubai mainland company also gives you the freedom to expand your business’ branches to other parts of Dubai and across the UAE. If branch expansion is a key goal of your start up, you should consider a Dubai DED licence.
Ability to trade internationally and expand your global presence
Freedom to grow your company and your team – Opting for the mainland option means you can apply for unlimited visas. However, it is worth noting that visa quotas are directly correlated with office/warehouse space. Typically, the requirement is 100 square feet per visa. This can be negotiable with the DED if you have employees who work remotely and do not require the use of workspace.
Ability to diversify your offerings – Opting for a Dubai mainland setup provides significantly more scope for your business to evolve. Fundamentally, having a Dubai Mainland licence means that the administrative process is smoother, faster, and less restrictive compared to your Free Zone competitors.
Opens doors for you to deal with the UAE or other GCC Governments -Mainland registration in Dubai has another potentially attractive feature, it gives you the scope to tender bids for lucrative government contracts. If your start up is likely to offer services that match the requirements of government projects, then you could place yourself in a very advantageous position. UAE government contract work is worth billions of dollars per year. If your company becomes well-regarded by Dubai’s authorities, then you could create a blueprint for long-term business networking and growth. Winning official state contracts across the UAE will surely improve your business reputation and status, both in the country and internationally.
TLMS DED Solution
- New DED Mainland License Services
- Renewal of DED Mainland Licenses
- DED Mainland License Amendment Services
- PRO Services
- Assistance with additional Government approvals
- Tenancy agreement and Ejari options
- Visa services for Investors, Employees and Dependents
- Business Support Solutions