Dubai is a global city that is renowned as the center of middle east businesses and the backbone of different international businesses. Its strong business infrastructure has different jurisdictions where companies and businesses can be incorporated. Amongst them, Dubai Mainland or as it is known as local market that has a vital role in business expansion and operations.

So, Dubai Mainland / the local market refers to local operations that include B2B & B2C businesses. This means that if a you incorporate a company in Dubai mainland, you will be able to operate anywhere in Dubai without any restrictions on local market. For instance, Coffee shop, Hair Salon, Consulting business, nursery etc.

• What are the types of legal structures that can be incorporated in Dubai Mainland? Do I need a local Emarati agent / Partner to open a company?

Firstly, opening a company in Dubai mainland does not require an Emarati local partner or a service agent. Dubai now allows any expat to have 100% ownership without any obligations. However, some legal strictures and business activities might need a service agent or a local partner but not as an obligation. Moreover, the legal structures that can be incorporated in Dubai are:

1. Limited Liability Company LLC / LLC. SOC.
2. Corporate Shareholder Holder.
3. Civil Company.
4. Sole Establishment.
5. Reprsenative Office.
6. Branch of a Foreign Company.

Note: Every legal struture differs from one to another in terms of incorporation, rules, and documentation.

Secondly, Dubai mainland allows the operation and setup of more than 3000 business activity. Many activities has no regulations during the incorporation or in the operation. But, there are still hunderds of activities which require external approvals such as: Real Estate Activities, Building and contracting, Petrochemicals and Engineering Activities, Food & Beverages related businesses etc. Then, it is highly important to navigate widely about the process and procedures of the business setup in Dubai mainland to avoid any issue that could lead to penalities or license suspension.

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