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Mainland

Establishing a mainland company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers numerous advantages and opportunities, particularly for businesses primarily focused on the local and international markets. Furthermore, many business and industrial sectors no longer require a local sponsor to establish a mainland company in the UAE.

Depending on the business area, different legal forms and types of licenses can be chosen.

Legal forms include:

Limited Liability Company (LLC), similar to the German GmbH.
Public Limited Company (PJSC)

Mainland businesses benefit from flexibility in choosing their business premises, as there are no location restrictions. Furthermore, a wide range of business activities are permitted, and there is complete freedom regarding international money transfers. The visa process is simplified, which facilitates the onboarding of new employees and encourages participation in public tenders.

Advantages

No income tax: For residents of the UAE.
No minimum deposit: Share capital is not mandatory.
Unlimited visa applications: No restrictions on visa issuance, which facilitates the hiring of employees.
Business relationships: Opportunity to establish business relationships with companies in all Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Space selection: Free choice of business premises, regardless of location.
Wide range of activities: Flexibility in the choice of business activities.
Global and local trade: Opportunity to operate both in the UAE markets and internationally.
Full ownership rights: 100% ownership of the company without local participation is possible.
Simplified visa processes: Simple procedure for obtaining work visas.
Participation in government projects: Increased chances of participating in public tenders.
Simple banking: Uncomplicated process for opening corporate bank accounts.
Various legal forms: choice between LLC and Sole Establishment, depending on the business area.
Flexibility in licensing: Various licensing options for trade, industry, service and consulting.