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Establishing a Company in Dubai

United Arab Emirates Mainland Company Formation

Build your company in Mainland (Mainland) in the United Arab Emirates with Sirket.io and take advantage of trading in the UAE.

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Advantages of establishing a Mainland Company in the United Arab Emirates

What is the mainland company?

The mainstream company is a business entity registered with the Economic Development Department (DED) of the relevant emirate, outside the free zones in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These companies can operate in the UAE and internationally, with fewer restrictions on trading with local markets compared to companies in free zones.

Mainland Company Fields of Activity

Mainland companies have a wide range of activities, which may include trade (import, export, wholesale and retail), services (consultancy, professional services), industrial activities, real estate, tourism and accommodation, health, education and more. The options are more than 2,000 and the approval of the Economic Development Department is required.

Mainland Regions in United Arab Emirates (Mainland)

The mainland regions are the parts of the UAE’s seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah) outside the free zones. Each emirate governs the records of the mainstream, the mainstream of economic development.

Mainland Company Advantages

Direct access to the local market.
– No restrictions on trading with other companies in the UAE.
– Opportunity to join government contracts.
– Flexibility in choosing office location.
– 100% foreign property potential for many activities.
– Business residence visa sponsorship opportunity.
– Possibility to establish a company with one shareholder.
– Physical office frexin (minimum 100 sqft)

Mainland Company Building Cost

The mainland company varies depending on the installation cost, ordering, type of company, business activities and additional services. Usually the cost starts between about 10,000-40.000 AED. For example, the initial cost for a Limited Company (LLC) in Dubai can start at 10,000 AED, but additional costs such as office space, visa can increase the total cost.

Mainland Company Taxes

Corporate Tax: %9
Income Tax: %0
VAT (VAT): 5%
Property Transfer Tax: %2 – %4
Withholding Tax: %0
Capital Earnings Tax: 9%
Foreign Income Tax: %9

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