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DET-Approved Licensing
Applications structured right the first time.
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Zero Restriction Trading
No free zone boundary on your activity.
Key Features of Dubai Mainland
A Dubai Mainland license, issued by the Department of Economy & Tourism (DET), lets you trade freely anywhere in the UAE and internationally, with no cap on visas based on office size.
- 100% foreign ownership in most activities
- Trade anywhere in the UAE
- Unlimited visa eligibility by office size
- Eligible for government tenders
Built for Businesses That Trade UAE-Wide
Unlike Free Zone companies, a Mainland license lets you open branches, bid for government contracts, and trade directly with any customer in the UAE without a local distributor. This makes it the preferred structure for retail, contracting, F&B and professional services businesses.
We handle your DET application, activity classification and MOA drafting end to end, so your license is issued correctly the first time — with no costly amendments later.
Typically 5–10 working days depending on your business activity and approvals required.
In most sectors, no — 100% foreign ownership applies. A small number of regulated activities still require a local service agent.