Dubai Business Licence

Dubai Mainland — DED/DET Licence

Full access to the local market and public-sector opportunities — Dubai DED/DET licence for professional, commercial and industrial activities, with up to 100% foreign ownership for eligible activities.

DED Dubai Economy (DET)
100% Foreign Ownership (selected)
UAE Govt Contracting
Visas Quota by Office (Ejari)

Why choose Dubai Mainland

  • Trade and serve in Dubai and across the UAE (no free zone limits).
  • Access to public tenders & government entities.
  • Flexible ownership up to 100% for selected activities.
  • Wide professional/commercial/industrial licence options.
  • Digital licensing via Dubai Economy (DED/DET).
  • Visa quotas tied to Ejari-certified office space.

Location & Reach

  • Flexible addresses across Dubai’s prime business districts.
  • Close to ministries and major hubs (Downtown, SZR, Business Bay).
  • Simple pathway to add branches across the UAE.
  • World-class connectivity (airports, ports, highways).

Registration process (typical)

  1. Trade name & activity selection
  2. Initial approval & KYC
  3. Office lease (Ejari)
  4. Licence issuance (DED/DET)
  5. Bank account & visas

What you’ll need

  • Shareholder passports & proof of address; manager/authorized signatory details.
  • Trade name and activities per DED/DET lists.
  • Ejari-certified office lease in Dubai.
  • Incorporation docs, UBO file and KYC.
  • Extra approvals for regulated activities if applicable.

Ownership models / local partner rules may vary by activity.

Best business fit

Ideal for professional services, trading & distribution, contracting, and firms selling to the local market and public sector.

  • Consulting & professional services
  • Trading & distribution
  • Contracting & facilities services
  • Healthcare & education (approvals)
  • Gov suppliers & contractors

FAQ

How long does licensing usually take?
With documents and lease ready, setup often completes within a few weeks; regulated activities may take longer.
Do I need a physical office?
Yes — an Ejari office lease is required and determines visa quotas.
Can I own 100%?
For a wide range of activities, yes; depends on the latest DED/DET activity list.

Service Packages

Choose a plan that fits your launch. All packages can be tailored on request.

Launch

AED 4,950
7–10 working days
  • free zone fit check (1–2) options
  • License Application
  • Establishment Card
  • One Visa Application
  • bank intro & file preparation (1 bank) *
  • PRO concierge (up to 3 government touches)
  • digital deliverables pack. (Logo, website and business card designs)
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Growth (Most Popular)

AED 9,850
  • Everything in Launch plus:
  • Free zone fit check (3–4)
  • Two Visa Application
  • Bank Intro & file preparation (2 banks)* with weekly follow-up for 2 weeks
  • TRN registration (if qualifying)
  • PRO concierge (up to 8 government touches)
  • Fast-Track Review — next-business-day document checks
  • Priority Queueing — your application always goes first
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Executive / Concierge

AED 19,500
  • Everything in Growth plus:
  • on-site accompaniment (1 visit, up to 2h) & document pickup
  • three banker intros* with senior banker follow-through if progress stalls
  • accounting starter kit + 1h training
  • compliance calendar for the year
  • dedicated WhatsApp line with 4-hour SLA.
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Add-ons

From AED 1,200

  • Extra visa file (per person)
  • Additional bank intro (per bank)
  • On-site accompaniment (per 2h visit) (+AED 400 per extra hour; other emirates +AED 300–600 trip)
  • Urgent processing uplift: +20% of service fee (minimum AED 1,000)
  • Legal translation/attestation (per page)

PRO retainers (monthly)

Lite (≤3 touches/mo; 24–48h replies)
AED 650
Plus (≤8 touches/mo; same-day replies)
AED 1,250
  • Accounting Pro (10 tx/month)
  • Accounting Pro (15 tx/month)
  • Accounting Pro (20 tx/month)
  • TAX return submittal (VAT x4 a year & Corp Tax once a year)
Concierge (reasonable-use; 4h SLA)
AED 2,750
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