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Dubai Mainland Setup Guides
Step-by-step, DET-accurate guides covering ownership, licensing, documents, tax, and setup for foreign founders. Everything kept current for 2026.
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- SetupHow to Start a Business in DubaiDET licensing, 100% foreign ownership, real AED costs line by line, the 9% corporate tax rule and a timeline that fits.12 min read
- SetupHow to Start a Small Business in DubaiReal all-in costs from AED 18,000, 100% foreign ownership, DET licensing and an honest timeline.10 min read
- SetupStarting a Business in Dubai as a Foreigner100% DET mainland ownership, real AED costs, timeline, visas and banking, plus where a free zone fits better.11 min read
- Ownership100% Foreign Ownership Rules ExplainedNo Emirati partner, no 51% rule. Which DET activities qualify, what still needs a local agent, and real costs.7 min read
- ChecklistRequired Documents for Company FormationThe exact documents for company registration in Dubai mainland: passports, NOCs, trade name, MOA, attestation rules.6 min read
- TaxUAE Corporate Tax for Mainland Companies0% to AED 375,000, 9% above, Small Business Relief under AED 3M revenue until 31 Dec 2029, FTA registration.8 min read
- InvestmentInvest in Dubai: The Investor's GuideCompany vs property vs stake, real AED costs from ~AED 15k, 100% ownership, DET licensing and 9% corporate tax.9 min read
- AgentLocal Service Agent: Costs, Rules & TruthWhat an LSA in Dubai really does, when you still need one in 2026, real fixed AED fees, and silent-partner risk.8 min read
- SetupBusiness Setup in Dubai for Indians100% ownership, real AED costs, India attestation, 9% corporate tax and the tax-residency trap.9 min read
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