Nextier Business Solutions

Mainland Company Setup in UAE

Explore limitless possibilities with NEXTIER Business Solutions's expert guidance in Mainland company formation in Dubai

Mainland Company Formation
in UAE

NEXTIER Business Solutions – Your Partner In Business For Mainland Company Formation In The UAE

NEXTIER Business Solutions is a name trusted for long by Companies like yours from all over the world to set up, scale & expand their business in the Middle East and specifically the United Arab Emirates. We put your ambitions at the center of everything we do and hold your hand throughout your business journey.

  • Well established Connections
    Dubai mainland is central to global links – ideal for your business setup.
  • Top-notch Locations
    Get access to prime spots in Dubai for your business. Connect with various markets and people effortlessly.
  • Local & Worldwide Reach
    With mainland business setup Dubai, your business connects easily with local UAE markets and the global business community.
  • No Money Worries
    Unlike free zones, mainland companies have no money limits on business activities. Do more things with your business!
  • More Talented People
    Find the best local and international talents. This helps your business grow and come up with new ideas.
  • Easy Government Interaction
    Say goodbye to complicated processes. Dubai mainland business setup offers simple rules and direct contact with the government.
  • Limitless Growth
    Your business can expand anywhere without problems. Grow as much as you want!

NEXTIER Business Solutions makes starting your Dubai mainland company formation easy. Let's make your business dreams come true!

The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) license is a professional permit that healthcare practitioners must obtain to practice in Dubai and the rest of the UAE. The license is issued by the DHA and is mandatory for all healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals. The application process involves meeting certain educational, professional, and language proficiency requirements, as well as passing a qualifying exam. The DHA license must be renewed periodically to remain valid.

The KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) license is a professional permit that educators in Dubai must obtain to work in private schools and educational institutions. The license is issued by the KHDA and is mandatory for all teachers, principals, and administrators. The application process involves meeting certain educational and professional requirements, as well as passing a qualifying exam. The KHDA license must be renewed periodically to remain valid.

The RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) license is a professional permit required for individuals who wish to work as drivers of taxis, buses, or other commercial vehicles in Dubai and the rest of the UAE. The license is issued by the RTA and is mandatory for all drivers of public transport vehicles. The application process involves meeting certain age, health, and language proficiency requirements, as well as passing a qualifying exam. The RTA license must be renewed periodically to remain valid.

The Ministry of Economy license is a legal permit issued by the UAE government that allows individuals and businesses to operate commercial activities within the country. This license is issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED) and is required for all types of commercial activities, including trading, manufacturing, and service-based businesses. The Ministry of Economy license is essential for conducting business in the UAE and is subject to various regulations and requirements set forth by the government.

The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) is responsible for regulating the security industry in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It issues licenses to security companies, consultants, and professionals who provide security services in the UAE. The Dubai Police also plays a role in regulating the security industry and may require companies and individuals to obtain a license from SIRA as a prerequisite for obtaining a Dubai Police license. Having a SIRA license is mandatory for all security companies and professionals operating in Dubai.

Steps to set up a new business in the UAE Mainland

We have many years of experience in establishing many different types, sizes, and structures of Trading Consulting & 100% expat owned companies on the UAE mainland. Complementing this vast experience is our skilled and specialised expertise in different aspects of local mainland company formation. Our dedicated team of lawyers, chartered accountants, consultants and others work diligently to ensure that every step is perfect, on the path to success. For all your queries relating to mainland company setup in Dubai, please get in touch with us.

This combination of experience and expertise allows you to be fully at ease, and feel extremely confident as we help set up your LLC Business in the UAE. Hundreds of individuals and institutions from around the world rely on us to procure new business licences, rent office space, earn legal residence and start a successful new life in this country. You are invited to join their distinguished ranks.

LLC Company formation on the UAE’s mainland is a systematic process with timely steps that are largely linked to each other. Understanding the basics will present offers a clear view of the big picture.

Select business activity

Our specialists, who are experts when it comes to mainland company set up in Dubai, will advise you on the specific business activity or multiple business activities that are able to meet both, your current requirements and your future plans. They will guide you towards the jurisdiction which best suits your chosen activities, and present cost-effective options that match your budget.

Getting a professional mainland license Dubai is easier. We also offer package deals for start-ups located anywhere in the UAE, such as Commercial Trading License / Consultancy license / E-commerce license / Real Estate / Manufacturing License in Dubai.

Finalise company structure

The most common route to Setup a mainland business in the UAE is the safe and trusted vehicle of the Limited Liability Company (LLC), but there are other options too.

Our lawyers and professional management consultants undertake feasibility studies, due diligence, and corporate structuring/restructuring to help you set up the ideal company on UAE’s mainland:

  • Sole proprietorship
  • Civil Company
  • Limited liability company (LLC)
  • Private limited company (PLC)
  • Public joint stock company (PJSC)
  • Branches, regional headquarters and representative offices of foreign companies
  • Single family offices

Register trade name for your Dubai mainland business

The trade name of your new business must reflect your chosen activity, and it must get approved by the authorities before formal usage. Approval is subject to the trade name not already being in use by someone else, or it being previously registered. Further, the trade name must not offend public morals or the public order of the UAE.

You can check the availability of trade names on the websites of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in every emirate except Fujairah, where it is listed on Fujairah Municipality’s Rukhsati app. Licenced trade names can also be found on the UAE Ministry of Economy Unified Commercial Registration System, and the National Economic Register.

Alternatively, you can shortlist trade names that reflect the nature of your business, and our team will check its availability and secure its registration. When approved, the trade name will be followed by the acronym of your legal structure, ex: LLC, PLC or PJSC.

Get required approvals and your mainland license in Dubai

We will assign you a company formation specialist who will do all the paperwork and complete all the processes to get you the Initial Approval. This early approval is a prerequisite for almost all ensuing steps towards setting up a business on the UAE mainland.

Thereafter, based on your chosen business activity, there may be other government approvals and translations of such approvals, and various attestations and notarisations. Carefully timed and co-ordinated, these steps will lead towards collection of the final approval – your mainland license Dubai.

Confirm workspace

You may have a preference about where your new office needs to be located, but if you are unsure or are new to the UAE, our real estate consultants will offer their assistance with finding, confirming, and leasing or buying work premises.

There are multiple choices for new business set up in the UAE’s mainland, each catering to specific needs and budgets:

  • Virtual office
  • Leased office
  • Fully owned office
  • Office building
  • Workshop
  • Warehouse

Comply with labour rules

If you do not wish to take up the process of procuring visas yourself, our immigration teams will handle everything on your behalf: opening an official governmental file, processing your Establishment Card, applying for the required number of employment and/or residence visas for members of staff and family. This also includes the verification, translation and attestation of various documents.

Open bank account

Opening a corporate bank account is an integral part of mainland license Dubai. Businesses are legally required to separate personal and professional funds.

The UAE offers numerous choices, from prestigious international banks, well-established local banks and digital-only banks. Each offers distinct advantages to entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, or large foreign corporations.

Our teams will lend you their expertise at making the right decision, and completing required documentation.

Seek professional support for Dubai mainland company formation

Often, mainland company setup in Dubai can be overwhelming affair, to start operations immediately without a network of alliances and partnerships in place.

We provide full-fledged assistance with all aspects of company incorporation, and we then follow it up with professional support for those who require it. Our fast-growing teams propose and deliver innovative solutions that meet the demands of commerce, and the many challenges of business.

We also handle legal, auditing, accounting and management consultancy portfolios for several successful businesses in the UAE. Options range from urgent one-time projects to planned long-term contracts:

We work closely
with all Government Agencies

We're always on the same page with Government Agencies, working together to get the job done!

FAQ

Mainland company formation in Dubai means a business setup in the onshore region, registered after approval from the Department of Economic Development (DED).

The mainland Dubai license is a trade license provided by DED, and there are no restrictions on commercial activities in the mainland area.

We facilitate commercial, professional, and industrial licenses, tailored to your specific activities and business needs.

Enterprises operating in the UAE Freezones that trade in tangible items are only permitted to do so worldwide and with other Freezone businesses, or they must partner with a third-party distributor (local service agent) to conduct business with the mainland.

Duration varies based on license type and circumstances, but our experts ensure an efficient process.

Starting from June 2023, only branches of foreign banks and oil-related businesses will have to pay a corporate tax. The tax imposed varies according to the sector.

While certain activities may require local partners, legal structures often allow you to maintain majority control.

Our Other Services

Accounting service

Our world-class accounting solutions are more affordable and easier than you think.

Auditing service

We are approved auditors that can be counted on for all your audit requirements.

Legal service

We help set up your company the right way so it can be scaled up or down with ease.