Setting up a Dubai Mainland Company is a streamlined process, akin to other UAE incorporations. Below are the systematic steps for registering your business in Dubai Mainland:
- Define Business Activity: Begin by identifying the specific business activity your enterprise will engage in within Dubai.
- Secure an Agent (If Necessary): Some company forms require having a local agent.
- Select Business Location: Evaluate and select a suitable business location that ensures accessibility and convenience for customers.
- Obtain Initial Approval: Secure preliminary approval from the Department of Economic Development Dubai (DED) to pave the way for a smooth operational process.
- Establish Office Space: Establishing an office space is mandatory for Dubai Mainland businesses. A registered office address is a prerequisite for obtaining a trade license. Ownership agreements or tenancy contracts can serve as evidence of the registered address.
- Apply for Mainland License: Once the aforementioned prerequisites are fulfilled, you can initiate the application for a Dubai Mainland license. The DED is the issuing authority for mainland licenses in Dubai, UAE.
- Submit Required Documentation: Gather and submit all pertinent incorporation documents to the Commercial Registration Department and DED. Fulfill the necessary license fee payments.
Documents Needed for Business Setup in Dubai Mainland: Below is an indicative list of required documents for Dubai business setup. Additional documents might be requested as per specific circumstances:
- License Application
- Attested LLC Agreement
- Relevant Government Forms
- Name Reservation and Initial Approval Certificates
- Approvals from External Departments
- Tenancy Contract
- EJARI Registration Certificate
- Copy of NOC for Partners
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Registration
