• DUBAI MAINLAND | DED LICENSE

Set Up a Dubai Mainland Company with Freedom to Trade Anywhere

Launch an onshore company that can do business across the UAE and beyond. We handle the bureaucracy so you can focus on growth with a premium DED trade license and 100% foreign ownership.
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Why Entrepreneurs Choose Dubai Mainland

A Dubai Mainland license, issued by the Department of Economic Development, is an onshore company that lets you trade freely inside and outside the UAE. It is considered the more premium license, allowing you to work with government entities, own and rent office space, and scale easily by adding visas.
With 100% foreign ownership, fewer nationality restrictions, and easier bank account opening, a mainland license gives you the strongest possible market presence in Dubai.
Trade Anywhere

Do business across the UAE, within any free zone, and internationally with no location limits.

Government Contracts

Work with government bodies and bid on high value, multi million dirham public projects.

100% Ownership

Full foreign ownership on selected activities, with no currency restrictions and full repatriation.

No Visa Limits

Scale your business with no restrictions on visa quotas and no minimum capital requirement.

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Make sure you hire the best in the business for your business setup in Dubai. With First Connect, you will fast-track your path to business success.

Everything You Need, In One Place

Dubai’s Department of Economic Development offers diverse license types and legal structures, giving you everything you need to establish and grow your mainland company.
Commercial License
For buying and selling goods, general and specialised trading, retail, construction, and real estate.
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Professional License
For service based activities relying on skills and talent, including accounting, design, and tourism.
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Industrial License
For production, segregation, accumulation, and packaging that transform natural resources into goods.
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Tourism License
For travel management, selling tourist packages, and running global meetings and exhibitions.
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Flexible Structures
Set up as an LLC, single person LLC, civil company, sole proprietorship, or branch office.
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Bank Account
Direct introductions to leading UAE banks for fast corporate account opening.
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How We Set Up Your Dubai Mainland Company

Choose Activity and Structure

We help you select the right business activity from over 1,500 options and the ideal legal structure.

Register Your Company Name

We reserve a unique, compliant company name and register it with the DED, usually within around three days.

Apply for Trade License

We prepare the required documents and apply for your mainland trade license through the DED.

Secure Office or Coworking Space

We arrange the office or cost effective coworking space you need, including tenancy and EJARI documentation.

Prepare MOA and Documents

We draft your Memorandum of Association and finalize all legal documents with our legal experts.

Pay Fees and Open Bank Account

We settle the fees, collect your license, and help you open your corporate bank account so you can start operating.

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Join 15,000+ businesses growing in Dubai’s premier hub.
  • +971-559767900‬
  • info@firstconnectuae.ae
  • Office No. 17, R308 Building,
    Bank Street Road, Bur Dubai, UAE
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Frequently Asked Questions

I'm new to the UAE. How do I even start?
Relax, your process is securely handled. Submit your business concept to us and we do the rest: paperwork, approvals, and liaising with the DED, while you focus on building your business.
Dubai Mainland packages start from AED 23,000 for a zero visa license and AED 27,500 with one visa. The final cost depends on your activities and visa quota. We provide a full itemised breakdown before implementing, with no hidden fees.
No. A physical office is not always mandatory. Our cost effective coworking DED package is the perfect way to get started.
Yes. We provide a 360 degree service, from residency visa processing to introducing you to the right banking partners for your corporate account.

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