Name: Dubai Mainland Business Activities | Commercial License Categories UAE
Brand: Solutions Management
Rating: 5 (540 reviews)

Benefits

Optimize Your Business Scope

Optimize your business scope with strategically selected mainland activities aligned with your operational needs. Our expert advisory ensures your license includes all necessary activities for current operations and future growth while avoiding restrictive classifications or unnecessary categories that may increase costs or regulatory requirements.

Prevent Costly Licensing Issues

Prevent costly licensing issues through proper activity classification and regulatory alignment. Our specialized guidance helps prevent operational disruptions from improper licensing, ensuring full compliance with Department of Economic Development requirements while protecting against penalties, inspection issues, or business limitations due to activity misclassification.

Maximize Operational Flexibility

Maximize operational flexibility with comprehensive activity coverage tailored to your business model. Our activity selection strategy helps establish the broadest legitimate operational scope within appropriate license categories, creating growth-ready business permissions that adapt to evolving market opportunities without requiring frequent amendments.

Streamline Approval Processes

Streamline approval processes with expert navigation of activity classification requirements. Our established relationship with licensing authorities facilitates efficient approval of complex or unusual activity combinations, expediting processing of specialized categories while ensuring proper documentation for regulated activities that require additional approvals or certifications.

Our qualified team will
accompany you all the way

Julia
Founder

Vera
Sales manager

Ekaterina
Director

Irina
Business Developer

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Olga Sharandina

Excellent accounting service! I used the company's services to open our own enterprise, and were pleasantly surprised by the professionalism and efficiency. Accountants not only helped me with all the necessary paperwork, but also continue to support m company in our business activities. They are always in touch, ready to help and answer all questions. I recommend this company to everyone who values quality and reliability in accounting.

Oleg Alipyev

We've been outsourcing our legal part with this company since the beginning of 2023. The company has great managers with a solid ability of the managers to solve complex tasks. Also they could explain every step and tell you what they're doing and why.

Natalia Dudareva

We have been working with SNM Startup-N-Marketing for almost two years - this time is enough to be convinced of the professionalism of the team. I express my deep gratitude to Julia, Saltanat and Jamilya for their help, advice and participation in our business. Thank you!

Darwin Dev

We’ve been working with StartUpNMarketing for over a year and they have really helped us improve in terms of website SEO and getting responses. We are able to increase revenue generated on online orders thanks to Vera and her team. Timely monthly reports and timely responses sent without follow ups. Keep it up and thank you!

Yuliya Mineeva

Amazing service. They helped me with my company opening, updating my trade license, getting visas and much much more. Accounting services are also provided by SNM and Im absolutely satisfied. Should mentioned that Im not the best client - not really well organized and a lot of my requests are very spontaneous. Already recommended SNM to my friends and colleagues.Thanks to Yuliya and Jamilya!

Questions and Answers

Are there activities that require external approvals?

Yes, many specialized activities require additional approvals from regulatory bodies such as Dubai Municipality, Dubai Health Authority, or RERA before they can be included on your license. Our service identifies and manages these requirements

Are there restrictions on foreign ownership for certain activities?

While recent legislation allows 100% foreign ownership for most mainland activities, certain strategic sectors still maintain Emirati ownership requirements. Our advisory identifies any ownership restrictions applicable to your selected activities.

Can activities be added to an existing license?

Yes, additional activities can be added to an existing license through an amendment process, provided they are compatible with your current license category and meet all regulatory requirements for the new activities.

How do I know if my business needs multiple license categories?

If your business spans distinctly different operational areas (e.g., both retail trading and manufacturing), multiple licenses may be required. Our assessment helps determine whether your activities can be consolidated or require separate licensing.

How many activities can be included on a single business license?

Dubai mainland licenses can include multiple related activities, typically one primary activity and up to 10 secondary activities within the same general category. Activities from different license categories may require separate licenses.

How often do activity classifications change?

The Department of Economic Development periodically updates activity classifications and requirements. Our service includes monitoring these changes to ensure continued compliance and identifying opportunities for reclassification when advantageous.

What happens if a business operates activities not listed on its license?

Operating activities not included on your license can result in significant penalties, business disruption, or license cancellation. Our comprehensive activity assessment ensures all aspects of your business are properly licensed.

What is the difference between professional, commercial, and industrial activities?

Professional activities involve specialized services requiring qualifications (consulting, legal, etc.), commercial activities involve trading and general business operations, while industrial activities involve manufacturing and production processes. Each category has distinct licensing requirements.

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Features	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Trade Name Reservation & Approval
Initial Business Approval
Drafting & Notarization of LSA, MOA, AOA
1-Year Business License Issuance
Registration with Chamber of Commerce
Investor or Partner Visa Processing
Medical Screening for Investor/Owner
Biometric Registration for Owners & Shareholders
Establishment of LLC Business Structure
Immigration Department Registration
Business Activity Classification	Service / Consulting	Service / Commercial	Service / Commercial
DET Commercial Registration Issuance
Company Seal Procurement
Automated Alerts for License, Visa & ID Renewals
Virtual Office Registration (Ejari)
Ministry of Labor Registration
Year-Round Assistance for Licensing & Immigration
Support for Corporate Bank Account Setup
Professional Accounting & Bookkeeping Services*
VAT Registration & Compliance
Business Corporate Tax Registration
Workforce Visa Quota Allocation
MOHRE Wage Protection System (WPS) Registration
Regulatory Compliance (ESR, UBO, AML)
Annual Financial Audit & Reporting
VAT Filing & Reporting Services
Corporate Tax Compliance & Filing
STANDARD PRICING	AED 29,500 Choose Silver	AED 50,500 Choose Gold	AED 86,500 Choose Platinum

Features	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Business Consultation
100% Foreign Ownership
Business License for 1 Year
LLC Structure
Activity Type	Service / Consulting / Trading / E-Commerce	Service / Consulting / Trading / E-Commerce	Service / Consulting / Trading / E-Commerce
Access to reminders and notifications on License, Visa and ID renewal
Flexi Office
1 Lifetime Visa
Medical Fitness Test of Owner / Investo
Biometric for Owner / Shareholder
Corporate Tax Registration
Assistance in Bank Account Opening
VAT Registration
Accounting & Bookkeeping*
Annual Support for License, Visa, Immigration, and Labor Services
Financial Compliance Services (ESR, UBO, AML)
Audit of the Accounts
VAT Return Filing Services
Corporate Tax Return Filing Services
STANDARD PRICING	AED 5,750 Choose Silver	AED 12,000 Choose Gold	AED 49,500 Choose Platinum

Mainland Business Activities in Dubai, UAE