Dubai

DED Mainland Company Formation

Q: How much does DED Mainland company formation cost?

DED Mainland company setup starts from AED 18,000+ for professional fees. Government and free zone authority fees are charged separately. RTS provides a fixed all-inclusive proposal within 5 working days of a scoping call.

Q: How long does it take to set up a company in DED Mainland?

DED Mainland licensing typically takes 7-14 working days from document submission, provided all required documents are in order.

Q: Who is DED Mainland best suited for?

DED Mainland is best suited for: B2B services in UAE, retail, restaurants, contracting, government work.

Dubai DET / Mainland License

Set up your DED Mainland company through RTS Business Consulting — fixed-fee proposal, document checklist, end-to-end execution from license to bank account.

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Professional fees from

AED 18,000+

Setup quote starts here

Setup timeline

7-14 working days

Subject to documents

Visa allocation

Unlimited

Package-dependent

Business activities

2,000+

Available under one license

Why DED Mainland

Key benefits

Why founders and operators choose DED Mainland over other UAE jurisdictions.

✓100% foreign ownership (most activities)

✓Trade anywhere in UAE

✓No restriction on UAE clients

✓Government contracts eligible

✓No visa cap

Best for

B2B services in UAE, retail, restaurants, contracting, government work

RTS scope

What we deliver for DED Mainland

End-to-end DED Mainland company formation — we handle everything except your signature.

01Jurisdiction & activity selection — independent advice based on your business model

02Trade name reservation and availability check

03DED Mainland license application with all required documentation

04MOA / AOA preparation (if applicable)

05Document translation, attestation & legalization coordination

06Initial approval and final license issuance

07Establishment card and immigration file setup

08Investor / employment visa applications and Emirates ID

09Corporate bank account opening — preparation & introduction

10Post-setup: VAT, Corporate Tax registration and accounting

How it works

DED Mainland setup with RTS — 4 steps

Scoping call

Free 30-minute call. We assess activity, visa needs, banking goals — and confirm whether DED Mainland is the right fit.

Fixed proposal

Within 5 working days, you receive a fixed quote with full document checklist and timeline.

License & ID

Document collection, DED Mainland application, license issuance (7-14 working days).

Banking & ops

Corporate bank account, VAT/CT registration, accounting onboarding — ready to operate.

FAQ

DED Mainland — common questions

How much does DED Mainland company formation cost?

DED Mainland company setup starts from AED 18,000+ for professional fees. Government and free zone authority fees are charged separately. RTS provides a fixed all-inclusive proposal within 5 working days of a scoping call.

How long does it take to set up a company in DED Mainland?

DED Mainland licensing typically takes 7-14 working days from document submission, provided all required documents are in order. Attestation of foreign documents (if needed) may add 1–3 weeks separately.

Can foreigners own 100% of a DED Mainland company?

Yes. DED Mainland allows 100% foreign ownership without the need for a local sponsor or partner. Profits and capital can be 100% repatriated.

Who is DED Mainland best suited for?

DED Mainland is best suited for: B2B services in UAE, retail, restaurants, contracting, government work. We run a brief scoping call to confirm whether this is the right zone for your specific business model and banking goals.

Does RTS help with corporate bank account opening?

Yes. We prepare a complete bank pack — KYC, business profile, source-of- funds narrative — and accompany you through the application. Bank approval is at the bank's discretion, but structured preparation significantly improves outcomes.