Dubai Mainland Commercial Business License
Sell, distribute, and trade commercial goods across Dubai, the entire UAE, and international markets with 100% foreign legal ownership.
Package Overview & Scope
The Dubai Mainland Commercial Business License is the gold standard for entrepreneurs looking to build a major trading, retail, or distribution enterprise. Unlike Free Zone entities which face local distribution constraints, a mainland commercial license gives you full legal authority to sell directly to local consumers, supply UAE retailers, and establish physical retail showrooms.
Everything Included in Your Setup
ALL-INCLUSIVE BASELINE- Official Dubai DET Commercial Trade License
- Trade Name Reservation & DET Security Initial Approval
- Up to 10 aligned commercial trading activities under one license
- Bilingual Memorandum of Association (MOA) drafting and notarization
- 100% Foreign Ownership legal certification
- Mainland Immigration Establishment Card & corporate file
- MOHRE corporate account registration for employee hiring
- Initial commercial tenancy registration clearance
- Customs code advisory for air, sea, and land cargo clearance
- Priority corporate bank account opening consultation
Authorized Business Activities
This license is fully configured to authorize the following primary and secondary business activities across local and international markets.
Retail & Showroom Operations
Operating street-front retail stores, boutique outlets, and shopping mall branches across Dubai.
Wholesale Trading & Distribution
Supplying UAE commercial supermarkets, department stores, and specialized retail networks.
Import & Export Operations
Clearing international shipping containers through Jebel Ali Port and DXB/DWC air cargo terminals.
Building Materials & Hardware
Trading construction supplies, architectural fittings, plumbing fixtures, and electrical components.
Consumer Electronics & Gadgets
Importing and distributing smart mobile devices, computers, home entertainment, and peripherals.
Textiles, Garments & Footwear
Wholesale distribution of apparel, fabrics, uniform manufacturing supplies, and accessories.
Why Establish With This Structure
Benefit from the UAE's world-class tax framework, legal stability, and strategic geographic connectivity.
Sell Directly Anywhere in the UAE
Trade without geographic restrictions, intermediaries, or local distributor commissions.
Open Physical Retail Stores
Lease high-visibility retail premises in any Dubai mall, commercial district, or high street.
100% Foreign Legal Ownership
Total equity control protected under UAE commercial decree laws with zero local sponsor overhead.
Unlimited Employee Visas
Scale your sales, warehouse, and management teams with robust MOHRE employee quotas.
Residency Visas & Workspace Solutions
Complete operational clarity regarding immigration quotas, family relocation, and registered office infrastructure.
Visa Allocation & Relocation Rights
Entitles company owners to a 2-year Dubai Mainland Investor Residence Visa. Sponsoring family members, corporate executives, sales representatives, and warehouse operators is straightforward under standard mainland labor frameworks.
Family Sponsorship: Holders of investor and employment visas under this license are legally entitled to sponsor their spouse, dependent children, and parents under standard UAE immigration guidelines.
Registered Address & Facility Access
Includes the official DET tenancy compliance registration. EON also provides end-to-end Ejari drafting and inspection coordination for physical retail shops, commercial offices, or logistics warehouses.
Bank Compliance: The provided registered office documentation complies fully with UAE Central Bank regulatory and KYC standards for corporate bank account opening.
Step-by-Step Formation Process
Our structured methodology eliminates administrative friction, moving your entity from application to operational trading swiftly.
Activity Selection & Trade Name
Select commercial trading activities and reserve company trade name with DET.
DET Initial Approval & Security Check
Secure initial commercial clearance from the Department of Economy and Tourism.
MOA Drafting & License Issuance
Notarize the company MOA and issue the official Dubai Commercial License.
Customs Code & Corporate Banking
Generate Dubai Customs code and submit corporate bank account application.
Required Documents
Have the following documentation ready for instant submission:
- Color passport copies of all shareholders and managers (valid 6+ months)
- UAE entry visa copy, tourist visa stamp, or current Emirates ID
- Three proposed trade names compliant with DET naming rules
- Digital passport photograph on white background
- List of primary commercial trading product categories
Transparency & Fee Clarification
The AED 14,950 package covers complete DET commercial licensing, name reservation, initial approval, MOA preparation, and introductory virtual tenancy registration. Physical showroom/warehouse Ejari leases, specialized municipality inspections for restricted goods, and individual visa costs are billed separately.
Everything You Need to Know
Clear, factual answers regarding pricing, legality, operational parameters, and corporate banking.
A Mainland Commercial License allows you to sell products directly to consumers and businesses anywhere in Dubai and the UAE without appointing a local distributor or paying 5% customs duties on mainland deliveries.
No. Commercial trading licenses in Dubai Mainland now permit 100% foreign legal ownership under the amended UAE Commercial Companies Law.
Yes. Once your parent mainland license is active, you can open branch locations across Dubai under simplified branch registration procedures.
EON assists you in obtaining a Dubai Customs Code, enabling direct customs clearance of imported sea and air cargo shipments.
Typically 5 to 7 business days from the receipt of required shareholder documents.
We Work Closely with All Government Agencies
Apply for Your Dubai Mainland Commercial Business License
Complete your registration request below. Our Senior Corporate Structuring Director will contact you within 2 business hours.
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