Dubai mainland company setup is an opportunity for accounting professionals looking to tap into the UAE’s thriving local market. CBMC is renowned for mainland company setup in Dubai, offering a smooth, compliant process for establishing auditing, bookkeeping, and VAT consultancy services in the Emirates.
Our expert accountants handle all aspects, from trade name licensing to office space, visas, and banking. We have a seamless Dubai mainland company setup process, free of delays and compliance issues.
Are you interested in setting up a Dubai mainland company? Our accounting company in Dubai helps you start with 100% market access and potential.
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Our UAE accounting firm assists mainland businesses with tax planning, E-invoicing, and corporate tax returns, which are compliant with 2026 tax laws.
Work with Trusted Mainland Experts
Mainland company formation Dubai is ideal for accounting firms with full mobility within the UAE, no middlemen, and growth potential.
Work with clients throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and beyond with unrestricted mobility.
Flourish in the evolving UAE tax environment with local expertise.
Work with mainland corporations and the government.
An unlimited number of visas equal to the office area for quick expansion.
Dubai mainland company setup offers onshore benefits, such as setting up mainland offices in any part of Dubai and simpler bank KYC.
CBMC handles accounting firms’ mainland company setup in Dubai. We offer the following services:
Accurate choice of "Accounting & Bookkeeping" business activities for audit standards.
Speedy approval via Invest in Dubai.
Rent mandatory space with an attested lease agreement.
Memorandum of Association and LSA (if required).
Unrestricted visas based on office size.
Digital KYC for mainland companies.
We ensure smooth company formation in Dubai mainland. Here are the easy steps:
Our Dubai mainland company formation service is clear and simple.
Dubai mainland company formation costs vary by activity, office, and visas. Here’s your estimate:
Cost Element | Estimated Range (AED) |
Trade Name & Initial Approval | 600 – 5,000 |
Trade License Fee | 10,000 – 40,000 |
Office Space (Ejari – Annual) | 12,000 – 60,000+ |
Visa & Emirates ID (Per Person) | 3,000 – 7,000+ |
PRO/Documentation Fees | 2,000 – 15,000 |
Basic Setup (License Only) | 15,000 – 35,000 |
Total First-Year (Full Setup) | 45,000 – 120,000+ |
You must ensure that all required documents are prepared in advance. It will help us to have a smooth mainland company setup. The required documents include:
There are some strategic advantages of setting up a company in the Dubai mainland:
The right choice depends on your target market and the nature of your business activities. We help you choose the right option for you:
Features | Dubai Mainland | Dubai Free Zone |
Market Access | Unrestricted trade across all of the UAE | Restricted to the zone/international |
Government Tenders | Fully eligible for public sector contracts | Generally not eligible to bid directly |
Office Space | Physical office via Ejari | Virtual, flexi-desk, or private office |
Ownership | For most commercial or professional acts | For all license types |
Setup Cost | Higher | Moderate/Lower |
We have solutions to common challenges in mainland company setup in Dubai.
CBMC has established accounting firms serving:
Beyond setup, we build your foundation and rely on long-term practices for the best outcomes.
Yes. A mainland company can trade freely in all Emirates, with Free Zone companies, and abroad.
Yes, most commercial and industrial business activities can be 100% foreign-owned. A local partner is typically only needed for a small number of “strategic impact” industries such as defense and banking.
Yes, mainland companies are required to have an office or commercial premises registered with Ejari. Mainland licenses usually do not permit virtual or co-working spaces, except for specific types of professional services.
You can often combine related activities in a mainland license (e.g., general trading, different types). But different activities, such as real estate and medical, would require separate licenses.
We have a Mainland company setup in Dubai, made simple.
