Mainland in the UAE is a specified area famous for being a center of economic development and fast growing business. All companies created here need to get a license from the Department of Economic Development (DED), but they face no restrictions when trading in the UAE or abroad.
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This type of licenses is created for businesses that specialize in commercial trade. It gives the opportunity to trade not only in the UAE but all over the world as well. Pay attention that it is obligatory to have at least one shareholder of the UAE national to own 51% of the business.
A professional license can be granted to businesses owned by a single person if they provide professional services. 100% of such businesses can be hold by foreigners, but you will need to get a local service agent.
Industrial Licenses are granted to businesses that create products for further trade. They can be factories and manufactures that transform natural materials and resources. It is obligatory for the companies to have a local owner who has at least 51% of it.
Reserve company name and Apply for initial approval
Notarize the company's Memorandum of Association at DED
File company documents
Apply for the establishment card at the Ministry of Labor Register native workers with the Ministry of Labor
Register native workers with the General Authority for Pension and Social Security
