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Department of Economic Development Dubai - Mainland
The Department of Economic Development (DED) of the Emirate of Dubai is a government body entrusted to set and drive Dubai's economic agenda within the broader governance systems of the United Arab Emirates. The DED and its agencies develop economic plans and policies, identify and support strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses. The DED was established in 1992 in Dubai, it has the responsibility to plan and regulate the overall economic performance of Dubai, supervise its functions and support the economic development to ensure the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan are achieved.
The license enjoys the following characteristics:
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Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE![]()
Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to set up your company (providing a POA)![]()
No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the authority![]()
External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities
Why Mainland Company:
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100% foreign ownership ![]()
100% exemption on corporate and personal income tax ![]()
Strategic Location ![]()
Freedom to trade anywhere in the UAE![]()
Freedom to rent an office in any area ![]()
100% repatriation of capital and profits![]()
Investors can open bank accounts locally and internationally![]()
Complete confidentiality
100% foreign ownership Types of license:
Dubai Commercial License
It is a Limited Liability company that allows the holder to carry out trading activities including import, export, re-export, distribution, and storage of specific products
Dubai Professional License
This category is geared towards service-oriented businesses and enables an entity to provide services specified in the license.
Dubai Representative Office
An existing company can set up their branch office which is legally dependent on the parent company.
Dubai Industrial License
An industrial license entitles the holder to carry out light manufacturing industrial activities, packaging and assembling.
5 Easy Steps to Uae Company Formation
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
SFM Dubai provides complimentary UAE and Dubai company formation consultation to existing and potential clients.
Select your Company Type
We offer many company formation options here in the UAE for Onshore, Offshore and Free Zone companies.
Get a License Notification
Company formation application process begins once all necessary documents are acquired.
Start your Residency Process
Following your Dubai Company's registration, the authorities will process and stamp your UAE residency permit.
Rapid Bank Account Opening
At SFM, we feel it’s vital that a company holds corporate onshore or offshore bank account.
A few numbers and words about SFM...
SFM was founded in Geneva and Dubai in 2006 as a Corporate and Trust service provider, offering incorporation services across 25+ different jurisdictions. Over the years, we have expanded and opened office in the Seychelles. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs across the world prosper by facilitating the creation of robust corporate structures. This has not changed since we started in 2006. We continue to utilize technology to provide an efficient and outstanding service to all our clients.
While the core of our service remains company formation, we offer a multitude of ancillary services such as bank account opening, accounting & auditing and the provision of professional company officers. Backed by our regulated licenses and extensive experience in financial services, SFM experts have successfully assisted thousands of entrepreneurs to incorporate companies to expand their existing businesses or start new ventures.
SFM has received numerous awards by different authorities (both governmental and private), which strengthens our position as the world’s leading online company formation provider.
