Mainland Company Formation in Dubai, UAE
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Register your Dubai mainland LLC company with full market access across the UAE. Expert guidance on trade licenses, DED approvals & activity selection — matched to your budget and business goals.
Takes less than 60 seconds — no commitment required
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Mainland Packages
Choose Your Mainland License Package
Every mainland package includes trade name reservation, initial approval, and DED license issuance. Our experts help you pick the right activity and package for your business and budget.
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Most Popular
Mainland LLC License
Our most requested package for entrepreneurs who want full access to the UAE local market and government contracts.
100% Foreign Ownership (No Local Sponsor)
0% Corporate Tax on profits up to AED 375,000
Ready in 3–7 Business Days
Trade Anywhere in the UAE
DED-Approved Business Activities
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With Visa
Mainland License + Visa Package
Our best-value package for founders who also need a UAE residence visa attached to their mainland company.
1–3 Investor/Employee Visas Included
Emirates ID Processing Assistance
Competitive Mainland + Visa Packages
Medical & Biometrics Appointment Booked For You
Family Sponsorship Eligible
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General Trading
General Trading License
For founders who need to trade multiple product categories under one mainland license, with full UAE and GCC market access.
Trade Unlimited Product Categories
Import/Export & Local Distribution Rights
Government & B2B Contract Eligible
Multi-Activity License Options
DED Dubai Mainland Registration
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Our Team helps you choose the
Best for your Business
Our Process
Your Mainland Company in 4 Simple Steps
We’ve streamlined the entire mainland company setup process so you can focus on your business from day one.
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Calculate & Consult
Use our cost calculator above or speak with a consultant. We’ll recommend the right activity and license structure for your needs.
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Checklist
We provide a clear checklist — typically done in under an hour.
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Application Processing
You receive real-time updates throughout the approval process.
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Company Activated
Your UAE business is fully operational and ready.
Meet Your Advisor
The Expert Behind Your Setup
Gayatri Pandey
CEO
7+
Years Experience
2,500+
Clients Advised
2018
Since
Gayatri Pandey is a seasoned UAE business advisor with over seven years of extensive experience supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and international companies in establishing and managing successful operations in the United Arab Emirates. Since 2018, she has advised more than 2,500 clients on business relocation, structuring, and business launch across industries.
Her professional journey spans retail, marketing, and business guidance, giving her a well-rounded, execution-driven perspective that goes beyond opening a company. Gayatri is known for her structured, detail-oriented approach to business advisory — and ongoing business management.
She works closely with her clients to ensure their businesses are built on strong foundations, aligned with regulatory requirements, and positioned for long-term sustainability and growth.
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Setting up a business is easy — running it well is where the real value lies.
Client Stories
Trusted by Entrepreneurs Worldwide
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Navira made my Dubai company launch completely painless. From the initial consultation to having my business took only 4 days. Absolutely exceptional service.
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Rahul Mehta
E-Commerce Founder, India
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I was nervous about setting up a business in a new country, but the Navira team guided me through every step. My Dubai mainland LLC is now fully operational.
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Sarah Thompson
Consultancy Owner, UK
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The cost calculator gave me an accurate quote instantly. No surprises. The team delivered everything they promised, faster than expected.
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Ahmed Al-Rashid
Trading Company, Saudi Arabia
Common Questions
Mainland Setup Questions Answered
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from entrepreneurs setting up a mainland company in Dubai.
A Dubai mainland trade license typically costs AED 15,000–35,000 in the first year, depending on your business activity, office requirement, and number of visas. Navira Corporate gives you a personalised mainland license cost breakdown before you commit to anything.
A mainland company lets you trade directly across the UAE local market and bid for government contracts, while a free zone company is generally restricted to operating within its zone or internationally. Mainland companies are licensed by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DED), not a free zone authority.
Choose your business activity and legal structure.
Reserve your trade name with the DED.
Submit shareholder passport copies and required documents.
Get initial approval and sign your Memorandum of Association (MOA).
Pay the license fee and receive your mainland trade license.
Yes — since the UAE’s Commercial Companies Law reform, foreigners can own 100% of a mainland LLC for most business activities, with no local Emirati sponsor required. A small list of strategically sensitive activities may still require local participation, which we’ll flag for you upfront.
Most mainland trade licenses are issued within 3–7 working days once documents and initial approval are in place. Adding visas, an office lease, or a corporate bank account typically extends the full setup to 2–4 weeks.
A DED (Department of Economy and Tourism) trade license is the official mainland business license issued by the Dubai government. You need one if you plan to trade directly within the UAE local market, rent office/retail space outside a free zone, or bid on government and semi-government contracts.
A general trading license allows you to import, export, and distribute a wide range of unrelated product categories under a single mainland license — ideal for trading businesses that don’t want to be limited to one product line.
Much of the process can be completed remotely with notarised or digitally attested documents, though mainland company formation typically requires at least one visit for the MOA signing and, if you take a visa, Emirates ID biometrics.
Once your mainland trade license is issued, you can apply for a corporate bank account with UAE banks such as Emirates NBD, Mashreq, ADCB, or RAKBank. Mainland companies are often viewed favourably by banks due to their unrestricted market access. Navira Corporate prepares your banking pack and facilitates introductions.
Full-service consultancies like Navira Corporate handle trade name reservation, initial approval, MOA drafting, DED license application, document attestation, visa processing, PRO services, and bank account facilitation — end to end.
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PHONE
+971 555 248 687
Dubai Office · GST
+44 7398 573 313
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EMAIL
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General & Business Setup Enquiries
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Marasi Drive, Business Bay
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Putney, South West London
United Kingdom
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BUSINESS BAY
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London Office
PUTNEY, SW LONDON
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