Business Setup in Dubai | Company Formation UAE & KSA | Noble Core Ventures
DUBAI MAINLAND · DED LICENCE

Launch Your Dubai Mainland LLC in 7 Days. 100% Foreign Ownership.

DED trade licence, Ejari, residence visas, Emirates ID, and corporate bank account — all handled. From AED 12,500 all-in.

★★★★★5,000+ UAE companies formed3–7 days setup
Business setup in Dubai 2026 — Dubai skyline Sheikh Zayed Road business district

DED Approved · 100% Foreign Ownership · 5,000+ Licences

DED APPROVED DUBAI ECONOMY GDRFA PARTNER MOHRE LICENSED CBUAE RECOGNISED 5,000+ LICENCES
Why Dubai Mainland

The only UAE structure that lets you trade anywhere, sell everywhere

A Dubai mainland company is the most flexible UAE business structure. Unlike a free zone company (restricted to its zone) or an offshore entity (no UAE trading), a mainland LLC can trade anywhere in the UAE, bid on government contracts, open unlimited branches, and hold real estate.

Since the UAE's 2021 commercial law reforms, 100% foreign ownership is allowed for 1,000+ business activities — no local sponsor needed. DED (Department of Economy & Tourism, now Dubai Economy) issues licences across commercial, professional, industrial, and tourism categories.

Noble Core Ventures has formed 5,000+ UAE entities since 2020. We handle the DED application, office lease (Ejari), MoA drafting, immigration file, visa quota, and corporate bank account opening — start to finish, 7 working days.

12,500AED starting price
7Days to licence
100%Foreign ownership
1,000+DED activities
What's Included

End-to-end Dubai mainland setup, fully handled

Licence, visas, office, bank, and compliance — one team, one invoice, zero handoffs.

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DED Trade Licence

Commercial, professional, industrial, or tourism licence from Dubai Economy — 100% foreign ownership.

  • Activity selection
  • Trade name reservation
  • DED approval
  • Licence issuance
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Ejari & Office

Ejari-registered office address. Flexi-desk, serviced office, or full lease options.

  • Flexi-desk option
  • Serviced office
  • Ejari registration
  • DED-approved addresses
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Residence Visas

Investor visas, employee visas, family visas, and Golden Visa applications managed end-to-end.

  • Investor visa
  • Employee visas
  • Family sponsorship
  • Golden Visa support
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Bank Account Opening

Emirates NBD, Mashreq, HSBC, and Wio intros. We handle KYC and bank meetings.

  • UAE bank intros
  • KYC preparation
  • Compliance file
  • Multi-currency accounts
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MoA & Documentation

Memorandum & Articles of Association, board resolutions, POAs — drafted and notarised.

  • Arabic MoA
  • Board resolutions
  • Notary coordination
  • POA drafting
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Annual Compliance

Licence renewal, immigration renewals, VAT, Corporate Tax, bookkeeping — all covered.

  • Licence renewal
  • Visa renewals
  • VAT & CT filing
  • Bookkeeping
How It Works

From discovery call to trade licence in 7 working days

Five structured phases. Zero surprises. Fully remote until visa stamping.

01

Consultation

30-minute call. We match you to activity, location, and visa quota requirements.

02

Reservation

We reserve trade name, secure DED initial approval, and draft MoA in Arabic/English.

03

Licencing

DED application filed. Office Ejari confirmed. Licence issued in 48 hours.

04

Visas

Establishment card, immigration file, entry permit, medical, and Emirates ID.

05

Banking

Bank account opened with our partner banks. Licence-to-banking handoff completed.

Key Benefits

Why 5,000+ founders chose Dubai mainland

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100% Foreign Ownership

Since 2021, no local sponsor required for 1,000+ activities. You own, control, and keep every dirham.

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Trade Anywhere in UAE

Mainland companies can operate across all 7 emirates, contract with UAE government, and open branches freely.

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Government Contracts

Only mainland entities qualify to bid on UAE federal and Dubai government tenders — a massive market.

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Unlimited Visas

Visa quota scales with office size. No arbitrary free-zone visa caps.

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Best Banking Access

Tier-1 UAE banks (Emirates NBD, FAB, Mashreq, HSBC) prefer mainland companies for full account opening.

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Freehold Real Estate

Mainland LLCs can own freehold property in Dubai designated areas — not available to free zones.

Client Stories

Trusted by UAE founders, investors, and international expansion teams

Omar Farouk client

"Noble Core secured our mainland licence, Ejari, 3 visas, and Emirates NBD account in 8 days. Zero friction. Zero surprise costs."

Omar Farouk
Managing Director, Dubai Trading LLC
8 days, zero to operational
★★★★★

"Noble Core handled everything end-to-end. Licence in hand in 6 days."

Sara HussainFounder, TechStart UAE
★★★★★

"Best decision we made. Zero paperwork stress, total clarity on costs."

Rohit GulatiMD, Industrial Group
★★★★★

"They bundled licence, visa, and bank account. One team, one invoice."

Rishal KumarCEO, Retail Chain
Transparent Pricing

All-inclusive mainland packages

Fixed fees. DED + Ejari + visa costs included. No hidden charges.

Starter
Professional or service licence with 1 visa
AED 12,500
From · Year 1 all-in
  • DED trade licence
  • Flexi-desk Ejari
  • 1 investor visa
  • Emirates ID
  • MoA drafting
  • Bank account intro
  • Basic compliance support
Choose Starter
Enterprise
Industrial or multi-activity LLC with up to 10 visas
AED 45,000
From · Year 1 all-in
  • Everything in Growth, plus
  • Full office lease
  • Up to 10 visas
  • Multi-activity bundling
  • Golden Visa support
  • Priority DED track
  • Corporate governance setup
  • Dedicated account manager
Choose Enterprise

Need something custom? Talk to us.

FAQ

Dubai mainland business setup FAQs

Do I need a local sponsor for a Dubai mainland company?

No — since UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020 (effective 2021), 100% foreign ownership is allowed for over 1,000 commercial and industrial activities. A local sponsor (Emirati service agent) is only required for a handful of strategic sectors.

How long does Dubai mainland setup take?

7 working days is standard: Day 1–2 name reservation + DED initial approval, Day 3–4 MoA notarisation + Ejari, Day 5 licence issuance, Day 6–7 immigration file + visa stamping (if already in UAE). Fully remote clients add 3–5 days for arrival/entry permit.

What activities can I licence on a Dubai mainland company?

DED offers over 2,000 activity codes across 6 categories: commercial (trading, retail), professional (consulting, IT), industrial (manufacturing), tourism (travel, hospitality), agricultural, and general services. Most activities allow 100% foreign ownership. Banking, insurance, and telecoms require federal approvals.

What's the minimum share capital?

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for most Dubai mainland LLCs. DED requires a capital statement in the MoA (typically AED 10,000–300,000 declared), but you do not need to deposit this in a bank before licencing.

Do I need a physical office?

Yes — DED requires an Ejari-registered address. Options: flexi-desk (shared workspace, cheapest), serviced office, or full lease. Flexi-desk typically supports 1–2 visas; larger quotas require bigger spaces.

How many visas can I get?

Visa quota scales with office space: ~1 visa per 80 sq ft (varies by activity and location). Flexi-desk supports 1–3 visas. A 500 sq ft serviced office supports 6–8. There is no arbitrary free-zone-style cap — you scale by adding space.

Mainland vs free zone — which is better?

Mainland: trade anywhere in UAE, government tenders, real estate, unlimited visa scaling. Free zone: lower cost, 100% import/export duty-free within zone, industry-specific ecosystems (DMCC commodities, DIFC finance). Most clients with UAE-facing revenue go mainland; international-facing or specific-industry clients often go free zone. Compare free zones.

Can a mainland company hold UAE property?

Yes. Mainland LLCs can own freehold property in Dubai's designated freehold areas (Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, etc.) under the company name. This is a major advantage over free zone companies, which generally cannot.

Do I need to be in the UAE to set up?

Not initially. We can reserve the name, secure DED approval, draft the MoA, and arrange Ejari entirely remotely with a POA. You only need to visit the UAE for visa stamping (fingerprints + medical + Emirates ID) — typically 3–5 days.

What's the annual renewal cost?

Annual renewal typically runs 60–75% of the Year 1 cost — DED licence renewal (AED 8K–15K depending on activity), Ejari renewal (AED 3K–25K), visa renewals (AED 2.5K per visa), and any accounting / VAT / Corporate Tax fees.

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Ready to launch your Dubai mainland business?

Free 30-minute consultation. Get an activity recommendation, visa plan, itemised cost quote, and bank-account roadmap — all on the same call.

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