ESL’s 100% ownership, UAE Mainland package worth AED 18,500* includes a trade license, name, and initial approval fees, Tasheel fee, service charge, stamp of the company, memorandum of association / notary fee, immigration card, investor visa, Emirates ID, medical test, change of status, visa stamping, office sustainability contract, office solution, employment visa quota, bank account assistance, and free VAT and tax consultation

Setting up a business on the UAE mainland allows you to trade freely across the country and expand seamlessly.

Depending on the nature of your business activity, you might or might not need to partner with an Emirati. In Dubai, around 1,100 of the 2,300 activities across sectors, including trading and manufacturing, allowed by the Department of Economic Development no longer require a local sponsor. In Abu Dhabi, establishing the majority of the trading activities still requires investors to partner with an Emirati sponsor. Therefore, they have to follow the 51-49 shareholding provision.

If Your business activity does not require special governmental approvals; you simply need to keep the following documents handy: 1. filled out the application form. 2. A passport copy of the owners and business partners (if any). 3. Two passport-sized photographs 4. A copy of the initial approval from the relevant government authority. 5. Trade name registration certificate

For mainland company formation, you must do the formalities listed below: 1.Choose a trade name 2. Understand which jurisdiction is best for your business Based on your budget, think about your office’s accessibility to clients as well as staffers You can set up shop either on mainland or one of the free zones in Dubai 3. Finalise your company structure You can have 100% ownership with sole establishment 4. Prepare required documents The application will require you to submit passport copies of all partners, NoCs and approvals from relevant authorities etc. 5. Get your trade license Obtain your trade license from the Department of Economic Development

Here are the various governmental service charges levied: Sr. No. Service Cost 1. Trade name approval fee AED 620* 2. Tasheel fee AED 115* 3. Instant license processing fee AED 320* 4. License fee AED 6,000* 5. Stamp of the Company AED 100* *Prices are subject to change with respect to revisions made by the UAE government.

ESL team of company formation experts comprises well-connected public relations officers, lawyers, accountants, tax consultants, and corporate advisors with extensive knowledge of the operational framework in the UAE. They help you every step of the way, ensuring a hassle-free and quick business setup journey.

Public relations officers, popularly known as PROs, are professionals that are well-versed in the administrative policies, regulations, and laws laid down by the UAE government. Their daily dealings with various government authorities have enabled them to develop a strong rapport with the government officials, thus allowing them to get things done quickly and efficiently. Understanding the need for corporate services, such as license and visa renewals, post company formation, ESL extends a range of PRO service packages that can be availed by any UAE company.

If your documents get approves and verified by concerned authorities you will receive your trade license within 2 Working days.