Mainland DET licences allow direct UAE market operations. Free zones offer packaged setups with geographic operating rules.
Mainland Setup
Dubai Mainland Company Setup
Complete your Dubai mainland company setup with DET licensing, Ejari registration, and visa support — KPM Global Services delivers end-to-end mainland LLC formation.
- DET Licensing
- Ejari Support
- Full UAE Access
Mainland Setup Path
Dubai Mainland Company Setup
1Plan
2Approve
3Register
4Operate
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Overview
Dubai mainland company setup guide
Dubai mainland company setup registers your LLC or sole establishment with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), granting authority to conduct business across Dubai and the wider UAE.
Unlike free zone entities, mainland companies can engage local clients directly, open retail premises, and participate in government procurement subject to activity qualifications.
KPM Global Services coordinates every mainland setup milestone — initial approval, commercial tenancy, MOA notarisation, licence issuance, and establishment card activation.
Who This Is For
Who needs mainland setup
- Retailers and F&B operators opening Dubai premises
- Contractors and construction-related businesses
- Professional firms serving UAE corporate clients
- Trading companies distributing within emirates
- Branches converting to standalone mainland entities
- Investors requiring Dubai address and local credibility
How We Help
Mainland setup services
DET licensing
Manage initial and final approval with Dubai Economy.
Office & Ejari
Source compliant premises and register Ejari tenancy.
MOA & notarisation
Draft shareholder agreement and notarise at Dubai Notary.
External approvals
Coordinate Dubai Municipality, DHA, and sector permits.
Visa & establishment
Process establishment card and partner/employee visas.
Post-setup compliance
Banking, VAT, Corporate Tax, and accounting activation.
Process
Mainland company setup steps
- 1
Planning
Define activities, shareholders, office needs, and visa quota.
- 2
Initial approval
Reserve trade name and obtain DET preliminary clearance.
- 3
Tenancy
Sign commercial lease and complete Ejari registration.
- 4
MOA & submission
Notarise MOA and submit final DET application.
- 5
Licence issuance
Pay fees and collect mainland trade licence.
- 6
Launch
Activate establishment, visas, bank account, and compliance.
Documents
Mainland setup documentation
- Shareholder and manager passports
- Passport photographs
- Ejari-registered tenancy contract
- Initial approval from DET
- Notarised MOA
- NOC from UAE employer if applicable
- Educational certificates for regulated professions
- Dubai Municipality or sector approvals
Pricing
Mainland setup cost components
Mainland setup investment reflects office and DET fee structure.
- DET licence and government fees
- Commercial office rent (annual)
- Ejari and municipality charges
- Visa and establishment fees per person
- MOA notarisation and PRO service costs
Office rent typically represents the largest ongoing mainland expense. We help optimise premises selection.
Timeline
Mainland setup duration
Week 1
Approvals
Trade name and initial DET clearance obtained.
Week 1–2
Ejari & MOA
Office leased; Ejari and MOA completed.
Week 2–3
Licence
Final DET submission; licence issued.
Week 3–5
Visas
Establishment card and residence visas processed.
Avoid Mistakes
Mainland setup errors
- Leasing office before DET activity approval
- Office below DET minimum size for activity and visas
- Incorrect manager appointment for regulated sectors
- Missing external approvals before final submission
- Underestimating visa quota linked to office specs
- Starting trade before licence and bank account are active
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on Dubai mainland company setup from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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Dubai Mainland Company Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
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