Mainland Company Set Up

Overview: A mainland company is a legal entity that can operate inside (onshore) and outside (offshore) UAE without any restrictions.

The following are the benefits in establishing a mainland company:

• Eligibility to conduct a wide range of business activities

• Trading independently, inside UAE

• Building a network and conducting services directly to target market

According to the federal law, a mainland company requires corporate nominee to act as 51% local sponsor. RAK Incubator provides a list of validated local sponsors with established contacts in the market.




Mainland Licenses:


• Commercial Licenses – Covering all types of trading activities

• Industrial Licenses – Establishing industrial and manufacturing activities

• Service / Professional License – Covering all types of service activities

Please note that some activity requires prior approval from authorities. Contact us to know the details and we will guide you through the necessary requirements in starting your business.

Documents and requirements:

• Certified passport copies for all shareholders and managers

• Copy of the UAE residence visa, if applicable

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current UAE residence visa sponsor

• Certified proofs of address for each shareholder

• Professional / bank reference letter for each shareholder




Documents and requirements:


If the shareholder is to be a corporate entity, the required documentation will include:

• Memorandum and articles of company

• A board resolution agreeing to incorporate a new LLC in UAE

• A power of attorney (POA) to the general manager to incorporate the new LLC




The required documentation will vary depending on the type of business activity. To know the full list of documents required, please contact us

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