What Sets Us Apart
- End-to-End Company Formation Support
- Clear Setup Steps & Approval Coordination
- Expertise in RAK & Dubai
Mainland Business Formation Services in UAE
Activity Selection for Your Chosen Emirate
Match your proposed business activity to the relevant licensing authority’s approved list. Availability, licence type and any external approvals depend on the activity and emirate.
Plan Your Market Access
Plan your mainland operations around your licensed activities, chosen emirate, premises and any external approvals.
Premises and Location Planning
Choose premises and locations that meet your licensed activity and the relevant emirate’s requirements. External approvals may apply.
Procurement Requirements
Access to particular contracts depends on the applicable authority and procurement requirements.
Expansion and Branch Planning
Expansion and branch setup depend on the licensed activities, chosen emirate, premises and any external approvals.
Tailored Mainland Company Formation Services
Trade License Application
We provide detailed assistance in securing your DED mainland license (commercial, industrial, or professional) with all required documentation.
Legal Structure Advisory
Whether LLC, Sole, or Civil Establishment, we help select the best-fit legal structure for ownership, liability, and taxation.
100% Ownership Planning
Many mainland activities permit full foreign ownership. Confirm the activity, legal form and current licensing-authority requirements before choosing a structure; strategic-impact activities can have additional conditions. See the UAE Government ownership guidance.
Business Activity Selection
Office Setup Assistance
Choose premises suitable for your activity and licensing authority. We help coordinate the tenancy documents required in the chosen emirate; Dubai tenancy registration and other emirates’ requirements should be checked separately.
Business Name Reservation
Pre-Approvals & MOA Drafting
Visa & Immigration Support
Mainland Bank Account Assistance
We help assemble formation and bank application documents and coordinate the agreed steps. Licence processing, banking decisions and visa eligibility depend on the relevant authority, bank, activity, premises and application details.
Compare free zone setup and plan your bookkeeping and Corporate Tax support.
Mainland Expansion for Free Zone Businesses
Post-Setup PRO & Compliance
Ready to Setup in the Mainland?
Benefits of Mainland Business Setup with Rasif
Plan your mainland company around your activities, customers and operating needs. Rasif Accountants helps coordinate the setup process and clarify the approvals involved.
Full Market Access
Plan market access around your licensed activities, chosen emirate and any required approvals.
100% Foreign Ownership
Wide Business Scope
Fast Licensing
Licence processing depends on the relevant authority, activity, premises and application details.
Visa Flexibility
Visa eligibility and quotas depend on the relevant authority, licensed activity, premises and application details.
Who Can Benefit From Mainland Company?
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Perfect for those launching a new venture and aiming for rapid scale with the ability to operate across all Emirates and beyond.
SMEs & Growing Enterprises
Plan expansion and branches around licensed activities, premises and approvals. Visa quotas and access to particular contracts depend on the relevant authority and procurement requirements.
Foreign Investors & Corporations
Assess full foreign ownership against the licensed activity and licensing-authority conditions. Government tender participation requires the relevant supplier registration and tender-specific eligibility checks.
Find the Right Support
Business Activity & Legal Structure
We evaluate your business model and advise on the right activity type and structure (LLC, Sole Est.).
Name & License Pre-Approvals
We reserve your trade name and obtain initial approvals from the DED.
Ownership & Sponsorship Planning
We help check ownership and legal-structure requirements with the licensing authority and coordinate any required professional advice.
MOA & Notarisation Coordination
We help prepare incorporation documents and coordinate any required notarisation with the authorised notary or authority.
Office & Tenancy Documentation
We help check the premises and tenancy documentation for your chosen emirate and activity, including Dubai Ejari registration where applicable.
Mainland Trade License Issuance
We handle submission and documentation until your license is issued.
Investor & Employee Visas
Full support with visa quota allocation, labor cards, and medical tests.
Bank Account Opening
We connect you with UAE banks and assist with document preparation.
Ongoing PRO & Compliance
Get regular support for renewals, government clearances, and more.
Mainland Business Setup: Your Questions Answered
Can a foreign investor own 100% of a mainland company?
Many mainland activities allow full foreign ownership. The answer depends on the activity, legal form and licensing authority; strategic-impact activities can have additional conditions. Confirm the applicable ownership requirements before choosing your structure.
How much does mainland company setup cost?
There is no single fee for every company. Request an itemised estimate covering authority charges, premises, any external approvals, visa requirements and Rasif’s professional fees. Confirm what is included before proceeding.
How long does mainland business setup take?
Timing depends on the activity, legal form, complete documents, premises and any external approvals. Ask for an estimated schedule after these requirements are reviewed; a licence date cannot be guaranteed.
What information should I provide for an initial setup review?
Share your proposed activity, preferred emirate, shareholder structure, premises plan and visa needs. Rasif can then help identify the relevant application checklist. The authority’s document requirements depend on the legal form and activity.
Do I need an office or an Ejari contract?
Premises and tenancy requirements depend on your emirate, activity and licence route. Dubai uses Ejari for tenancy registration. For Ras Al Khaimah, confirm the local premises and tenancy requirements before committing to a lease.
Should I compare a mainland company with RAKEZ?
Yes. Compare the activity, intended customers, premises, visa needs and total setup and renewal costs. Rasif can help review both options for your business model. Explore RAKEZ business setup support.
What should I organise after the licence is issued?
Plan your accounting records, bank application documents and ongoing licence requirements. Review your tax obligations separately, including any applicable registration and filing requirements. Rasif offers bookkeeping, Corporate Tax support and VAT support.
Ready to Start Your UAE Mainland Business?
Let’s Turn Your Business Idea into a Full-Fledged UAE Company, We’ll guide you through each step of your mainland formation journey.
