Documents
- Passport copies of shareholders and managers (and Emirates ID if resident)
- Approved trade name and initial approval
- Memorandum of Association
- Tenancy contract registered on Ejari
- Approvals for regulated activities
- Attested incorporation documents for corporate shareholders
Eligibility notes
Most activities allow up to 100% foreign ownership; strategic activities have conditions — see ownership.
After the licence
Establishment card, visas, bank, tax — see registration.
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 formation requirements: FAQs
What documents do I need for a Dubai mainland company?
Passports, approved name, MoA, Ejari tenancy, approvals where required and attested documents for corporate shareholders.
Do I need a business plan?
Not generally required for the licence; banks often ask for one.
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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.