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WHAT IS A MAINLAND COMPANY? | UAE Lawyer Help


A Mainland company is a company registered in one of the UAE DED (Department of Economic Development).
It means that if you choose to conduct business in UAE Mainland, you will need to register a business entity with the DED, which will then provide you a business license to start doing business in UAE.


Mainland companies can practice any industrial, commercial, trading, professional, or tourism activity.
Some professional activities are excluded as per DED’s business regulations, and others require approvals from authorities that regulate these activities.


Foreign investors may start their business in a partnership where 51% ownership of the company belongs to UAE nationals or choose a Sole Establishment company formation to own 100% of shares.

However, some business activities are reserved for UAE nationals only.


Shareholders must fulfill the formation documents and processes, which is included the appointment of a manager by the Memorandum of Association (MOA) or Service Agreement, for a limited or an unlimited period.


Mainland must appoint a minimum of one manager and up to a maximum of five managers for the business.


If you want to get registration of UAE mainland in Dubai or any other Emirate, let UAE Lawyers help guide you in choosing the most effective corporate structure for your company.


UAE Lawyer Help can help your company in getting started as well as doing business in the UAE along with providing support for visa applications, accounts & bookkeeping, and tax certification.


Contact UAE Lawyer Help experts to get free kind advice on the best options to set up your business in UAE or obtain a UAE bank account today!

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