Mainland Company Formation
Trade Freely Across the UAE. 100% Foreign Ownership.
What is a UAE Mainland Company?
A UAE mainland company is a business registered with the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the relevant emirate — such as Dubai DED, Abu Dhabi DED, or Sharjah DED. Unlike free zone companies, mainland companies can trade directly with the local UAE market, government entities, and clients across all emirates without restriction.
Following the 2021 amendment to the UAE Commercial Companies Law, 100% foreign ownership is now permitted for most mainland business activities — removing the previous requirement for a UAE national shareholder in most sectors. This makes mainland formation an attractive option for international investors who want full control of their UAE business.
Why Choose Mainland Over Free Zone?
Mainland companies offer the broadest operational scope in the UAE — they can trade with both government and private sector clients across all emirates, take on government contracts, open offices anywhere in the UAE, and are not restricted to operating within a designated zone.
For businesses targeting the local UAE market, working with government entities, or requiring multiple offices across different emirates, mainland formation is typically the most appropriate and commercially effective structure. Brooks Biz Solutions FZC manages the entire process efficiently and transparently.
