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DubaiMainlandTurnaround: 3–5 Days

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Dubai DET (Mainland))

The official sovereign issuing department for onshore Dubai entities. Mandatory for direct domestic retail shops, on-ground B2C commerce, onshore commercial leases in Al Quoz, and direct UAE government tenders.

Foreign Ownership100% Foreign Ownership (Most activities)
Corporate Tax Status9% Corporate Tax above AED 375k
Designated VAT ZoneStandard Non-Designated
Dual License CompatibleSingle Zone Only
Available Formation Tiers

Standardized Package Selector & TCO Breakdown

Review transparent Year-1 expenditures with zero hidden administrative fees.

Tier Overview:

Mainland Commercial LLC

Direct UAE domestic trade, physical shops, and contractors

Guaranteed Inclusions:

  • Unrestricted onshore UAE market selling rights
  • Government tender qualification
  • Ability to open retail stores and showrooms anywhere in Dubai
Year-1 Total Cost of Ownership
AED 44,700
Renewal Estimate: AED 38,500/yr
Base License Fee:AED 18,500
Workplace Allocation:AED 20,000
Visa Quota:2 Visa
Immigration & Gov Fees:AED 6,200
Net Year-1 Investment:AED 44,700
Pre-Incorporation Verification

Verify Your Business Activity for Dubai DET (Mainland)

Enter your planned business activity or industry to check immediate eligibility, workplace prerequisites, and whether secondary approvals (MoIAT, MOHAP, DNFBP, SIRA) apply.

External Regulatory Clearances & Co-Dependencies

Depending on your selected activity codes under Dubai DET (Mainland), you may require clearances from external federal and emirate authorities:

MoIAT Registration

Mandatory for industrial manufacturing, unlocking customs exemptions and Made in Emirates benefits.

Civil Defense Safety

Mandatory for physical storage warehouses, chemical operations, and factory fit-outs.

DNFBP & AML Compliance

Required for precious metals, gemstones, real estate brokers, and corporate service providers.