Registration sequence
- Trade nameReserve a compliant, unique name; avoid restricted words.
- Initial approvalDET confirms the activity may proceed, subject to external approvals.
- Memorandum of AssociationSigned by shareholders; notarisation per DET requirements.
- Ejari tenancyThe lease is registered through the Ejari system.
- Licence issuanceAfter fees and approvals DET issues the trade licence.
Registrations after the licence
- Establishment / immigration card
- Chamber of Commerce membership
- Corporate-tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority
- VAT registration when required (mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies)
- Bank account
Documents you will hold
Trade licence, MoA, Ejari certificate, Chamber certificate and passports. Banks and visa applications ask for them. See requirements.
Sources and verification
Government-fee figures are those published by Dubai’s authorities as compiled in public guides and reviewed July 2026; amounts marked indicative come from market guides and vary. Confirm every figure with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) before paying. Reviewed September 2026.
- UAE Government portal
- Federal Tax Authority
- Market guide: Mainland company formation Dubai cost (2026)
- Market guide: How to set up a company in Dubai (2026)
Fee-data status: Published (government) and Indicative (market) as labelled in each table.
Dubai mainland company registration: FAQs
How do I register a company in Dubai mainland?
Reserve a name, obtain initial approval, sign the MoA, register the Ejari lease and pay for the licence; then complete immigration, tax and bank registrations.
Do I need to register for corporate tax?
Yes — UAE corporate-tax registration applies to taxable persons; see the tax guide.
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Information on this page is general and was compiled from public sources; fees and rules are set by the relevant authorities and change. Figures were last reviewed in July 2026 and exclude professional-service fees, office rent beyond any bundled desk, external approvals and bank requirements. This is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before paying. See our Disclaimer.