Dubai Mainland Professional Business License
Establish an authoritative Dubai Mainland consultancy or professional services firm with 100% foreign ownership and direct access to UAE government contracts.
Package Overview & Scope
Issued directly by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the Dubai Mainland Professional Business License enables international consultants, management specialists, IT professionals, design agencies, and corporate advisors to deliver services throughout Dubai and all seven Emirates without geographical restrictions or intermediaries.
Everything Included in Your Setup
ALL-INCLUSIVE BASELINE- Official Dubai DET Professional Trade License
- Trade name registration certificate & DET initial approval
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) / Civil Company Agreement
- 100% foreign legal ownership certification under UAE Commercial Companies Law
- Mainland corporate establishment card & immigration file creation
- Sustainability desk / virtual commercial tenancy agreement
- Dedicated Dubai PRO handling all municipality and labor filings
- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) account registration
- Executive corporate banking onboarding with Emirates NBD, Mashreq, or Wio
Authorized Business Activities
This license is fully configured to authorize the following primary and secondary business activities across local and international markets.
Management & Business Consultancy
Advising corporate entities on operations, strategic growth, restructuring, and commercial expansion.
IT & Software Consulting
Software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and enterprise digital transformation advisory.
Marketing & Public Relations
Brand strategy, media planning, digital advertising campaigns, communications, and influencer management.
HR & Talent Advisory
Executive search, organizational design, staffing consultation, and workforce development.
Design & Creative Services
Architectural drafting, interior design consultation, graphic branding, and industrial styling.
Accounting & Financial Management
Bookkeeping, financial controllership, outsourced CFO services, and business planning.
Why Establish With This Structure
Benefit from the UAE's world-class tax framework, legal stability, and strategic geographic connectivity.
Direct UAE Local Market Access
Contract directly with private firms, multinationals, and local government entities anywhere in Dubai and the UAE.
100% Foreign Ownership
Enjoy full legal ownership of your professional practice without needing a local Emirati partner.
Unlimited Visa Scalability
Employ international talent with scalable MOHRE employee quotas based on your corporate premises.
Physical Office Mobility
Freedom to lease commercial offices, corporate studios, or boutique headquarters anywhere across Dubai.
Residency Visas & Workspace Solutions
Complete operational clarity regarding immigration quotas, family relocation, and registered office infrastructure.
Visa Allocation & Relocation Rights
Entitles foreign business owners to a 2-year Dubai Mainland Investor Residence Visa with zero capital deposit requirements. Furthermore, companies can sponsor dependent family members (spouse, children, parents) and hire international staff under standard MOHRE employment contracts.
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 initial DET approved sustainability tenancy registration, satisfying government compliance. Should your practice require a physical boutique office in Business Bay, Downtown, or Sheikh Zayed Road, EON coordinates the Ejari registration.
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.
Initial Approval & Name Reservation
Reserve your Dubai trade name and obtain DET electronic initial approval.
MOA Drafting & Notarization
Execute the Memorandum of Association via digital court notarization.
Tenancy (Ejari) & License Issuance
Link commercial registration and receive the official DET Professional License.
Immigration File & Banking
Open MOHRE and immigration corporate files, issue investor visas, and open a corporate bank account.
Required Documents
Have the following documentation ready for instant submission:
- Color passport copy of the investor/shareholders (valid 6+ months)
- UAE entry stamp, visit visa, or Emirates ID copy (if current UAE resident)
- Educational degree / professional diploma (attested by MOFA, if required by specific professional sub-activities)
- Three proposed trade names following DET naming protocols
- Digital passport photograph on white background
Transparency & Fee Clarification
The AED 10,500 package covers complete DET professional licensing, name reservation, initial approval, MOA preparation, and introductory virtual tenancy registration. Individual visa costs (residency visa stamping, VIP medical, Emirates ID) and physical commercial office leasing (Ejari) are billed according to government tariff schedules.
Everything You Need to Know
Clear, factual answers regarding pricing, legality, operational parameters, and corporate banking.
No. Under UAE federal commercial decree laws, foreign investors own 100% legal equity in Dubai Mainland professional and consultancy licenses.
Yes. A Mainland license grants you the freedom to lease physical commercial office space in any business district across Dubai.
Yes. Unlike Free Zone entities which face local bidding restrictions, Dubai Mainland companies can register with Dubai government procurement portals and bid on public tenders.
With EON's expedited mainland processing, the license is typically issued within 3 to 5 working days.
Yes. We prepare the complete compliance dossier and coordinate direct executive appointments with UAE tier-1 banks.
We Work Closely with All Government Agencies
Apply for Your Dubai Mainland Professional Business License
Complete your registration request below. Our Senior Corporate Structuring Director will contact you within 2 business hours.
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