Dubai Mainland (DED)

A Dubai Mainland (DED) (Mainland Dubai) license costs AED 45,900 all-in for the zero-visa package in 2026 — that includes government license fee, Establishment Card, flexi-desk lease, and Formenzo's all-inclusive service fee. Add one investor visa (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping) and the total becomes AED 50,090.

Mainland Dubai issues the trade license in 14 business days after initial approval (3 days). A residency visa adds approximately 4 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds -4 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 14 days.

Mainland Dubai default package includes 3 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is unlimited. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 3,500 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.

Mainland Dubai companies primarily bank with Emirates NBD, ADCB, Mashreq, and FAB, HSBC, WIO. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 0 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.

Mainland Dubai permits approximately 2,300 business activities. It is best suited for restaurant, retail, retail physical, construction.

Yes — Mainland Dubai formation is fully remote through Formenzo. We handle document collection, trade name reservation, MOA drafting, and submission without a UAE visit. You only come to the UAE for one day to complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics — and only if you want a residency visa. The trade license itself can be issued with zero travel.

Yes. Mainland Dubai is a recognized UAE Free Zone, so companies qualifying as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can maintain a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% above AED 375,000. Mainland Dubai companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo handles this filing.

Required for restaurants, retail, salons, local services. Trade UAE-wide without restrictions. Required for B2C physical businesses. Banking score: 9/10. Setup speed: 14 days. Starting cost: AED 45,900. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare Mainland Dubai against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.