We assist individuals and companies with the mainland company formation process in Dubai — guiding clients through documentation, authority requirements, and application coordination.
We operate as a consultancy and advisory firm focused on mainland company formation in Dubai. Our role is to guide and support clients through the requirements set by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and any relevant secondary authorities.
We are not a government authority and do not issue trade licences, approvals, or official registrations on behalf of any entity. All formal decisions, processing, and licence issuance rest entirely with the relevant UAE authorities, including the DET.
Mainland Consultancy Scope
Mainland company formation in Dubai involves multiple steps and interactions with government authorities. Our consultancy team provides structured guidance and coordination support throughout.
We assist clients in understanding the different mainland licence categories — commercial, professional, and industrial — and which may be applicable based on their intended business activity.
We guide clients through the trade name selection and reservation process with the Department of Economy and Tourism, including naming guidelines and submission coordination.
We assist in coordinating the drafting and review of the Memorandum of Association, supporting clients in ensuring documentation aligns with DET requirements before submission.
Certain business activities require approvals from additional authorities. We assist clients in identifying applicable secondary approvals and coordinating the required documentation and submissions.
For certain professional licence structures, a Local Service Agent arrangement may apply. We assist clients in understanding this requirement and coordinating the relevant documentation.
Following initial approval, additional steps such as company stamp, corporate bank account coordination, and office lease registration (EJARI) may be required. We assist clients in navigating these subsequent requirements.
We take a structured, step-by-step approach to supporting our clients through the mainland company formation process in Dubai.
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your business activity, intended structure, ownership requirements, and applicable licence type — providing information to support an informed decision.
We provide a tailored document checklist for your mainland application and assist you in organising, reviewing, and verifying the required materials before submission to the DET.
We assist in coordinating the submission of your application and supporting documents to the Department of Economy and Tourism and any required secondary authorities.
Following submission, we provide ongoing support — tracking application status, communicating updates, and assisting with any additional requirements raised by the relevant authority.
Processing durations for mainland applications are determined entirely by the Department of Economy and Tourism and any applicable secondary authorities. Timelines are subject to factors outside our control — including the business activity type, document completeness, secondary approval requirements, and current authority processing loads.
We do not commit to specific timeframes. Our role is to assist you in submitting complete and accurate applications, which helps ensure applications are properly prepared — but ultimate processing decisions rest with the respective authorities.
The following documents are typically required for mainland company formation applications in Dubai. Exact requirements vary by licence type, business activity, and ownership structure — our team will provide a precise checklist during your consultation.
Clear copy of valid passport for all shareholders and managers
Copy of current UAE residence visa (if applicable)
Completed Department of Economy and Tourism application forms for the relevant licence type
Registered tenancy contract (EJARI) confirming a physical office address in Dubai Mainland
NOC from current sponsor (where applicable for sponsored residents)
Additional approvals or certificates may be required depending on the business activity — confirmed at consultation
Speak with one of our mainland consultants about your business setup requirements. We will assess your situation and walk you through the DET process and documentation applicable to your case.
Important Disclaimer: We provide consultancy and support services only. We are not a government authority, and we do not issue trade licences, approvals, visas, or official documents. All approvals, decisions, and processing timelines are subject to the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and any other applicable UAE government authorities. Information provided on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice.