UAE Mainland Business Setup & Residency — Made Simple
Launch in the UAE with 100% ownership, Investor Visa, family residency, corporate banking and PRO services — guided end‑to‑end by Westly Global Services.
DED • Dubai Municipality • Dubai Chamber • Ministry of Economy
Corporate banking assistance • No physical office required (eligibility‑based) • PRO & document clearing
Why choose a Mainland License?
Operate anywhere in the UAE local market, access world‑class infrastructure, and stay tax‑efficient. Ideal for trading, services, and expansion.
100% Ownership
Full foreign ownership across most activities — operate freely in local markets.
Investor Visa & Family
Residency for founders and eligible dependents with smooth processing.
No Physical Office (eligibility)
Flexi or virtual solutions may apply depending on activity and approvals.
PRO & Compliance
DED approvals, MOA drafting, external NOCs, establishment card — done right.
Corporate Banking
Guidance to open a compliant corporate account with leading banks.
3000+ Activities
Choose your activity set (DED‑permitted) with our experts validating scope.
How it works — step by step
From name reservation to residence visa stamping, we manage every milestone.
Company Formation Flow
LLC is most common; confirm your DED‑permitted activity.
Submit for name reservation and initial DED approval.
Memorandum of Association — activities, share capital, shareholders.
Dubai Municipality, Dubai Chamber, Ministry of Economy, etc.
DED trade license + establishment card.
Entry permit, medicals, Emirates ID, visa stamping, residency card.
Typical timeline: ~2 weeks (varies by activity & approvals).
Documents you’ll need
- Passport & visa copies of all shareholders
- NOC (if UAE resident under a sponsor)
- MOA / LSA (as applicable to activity)
- Lease / e‑jari (if required)
- External approvals (activity‑specific)
Requirements can change — our consultants keep your file fully compliant.
Mainland & strategic zones in Dubai
Dubai Mainland
Operate across Bur Dubai, Deira, Jumeirah, SZR and more — sell locally without restriction.
Dubai South
Next to Al Maktoum Airport & Jebel Ali Port — ideal for logistics & distribution.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Tech‑focused ecosystem with incentives for innovation and startups.
Dubai Healthcare City
Healthcare‑dedicated zone with tailored approvals & incentives.
DMCC
Global commodities & trade hub with world‑class infrastructure and community.
…and more
We’ll guide you to the right jurisdiction for your specific activity & scale.
Transparent milestones & payments
Deposit
25%
Pay at agreement signing to initiate name reservation & initial approvals.
License & Establishment Card
50%
Upon issuance of DED trade license & establishment card.
Residency Card
25%
After visa stamping & Emirates ID / residency card approval.
Flexible installments available. Banking and PRO support included in eligible packages.
Why Westly Global Services?
End‑to‑end handling across DED, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Chamber & MoE.
Tight timelines with compliant documentation — no shortcuts.
Preparation and coordination to open corporate accounts faster.
Visas, dependents, renewals, ongoing PRO & corporate services.
Scaling across borders — from plan to residency
Expanded tech operations; secured residency for family; unlocked banking, education & healthcare benefits.
Mainland LLC with product approvals; trading locally within 3 weeks of license issuance.
References & case studies available on request.
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Start your UAE business — get residency in ~2 weeks
Speak to a senior consultant and get your tailored plan today.
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Our Offices
Dubai (Head Office):
BurJuman – Exit 3, Adidas Building,
4th Floor, Office No. 15, Dubai, UAE
Get there: 19 min • 1 hr 36 min
London:
Office 502, Docklands Center, 10–16 Tiller Road, E14 8PX
Email: info@westlyglobalservices.com
Phone: +971 54 322 2287
Working with all key government agencies
DED • Dubai Municipality • Dubai Chamber • Ministry of Economy