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Abdul Sami3 months ago
Thank you to the team for supporting us with our company setup. Our case was not straightforward, especially the bank account opening, but they stayed committed and got it done.
Company Structures
Dubai Mainland Company Structures
Your license structure (LLC, sole est., branch, or subsidiary) sets liability, ownership and tax treatment in Dubai.
The wrong structure is expensive to unwind: a new license, fresh approvals, and a second bank review. We map the structure to your activity and shareholders before anything is filed.
15+ years10,000+ engagements4.8 Google, 163+ reviewsISO certified
Choose your structure
The mainland structures we set up
Find your situation on the left, the right entity is on the right.
If you areStarting a trading or services company with partnersRecommendedLLC, the most common structureIf you areRunning a solo professional activity in your own nameRecommendedSole EstablishmentIf you areTwo or more licensed professionals as partnersRecommendedCivil CompanyIf you areExpanding an existing foreign company into DubaiRecommendedBranch Office or SubsidiaryIf you areManaging assets and ownership across entitiesRecommendedHolding Company
At a glance
Compare the structures
The headline differences in one table. The right answer depends on liability, partners, and your activity, not on which looks cheapest.
| Structure | Owners | Foreign ownership | Liability | Best for |
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| LLC | 1 to 50 | Up to 100% | Limited | Most business types |
| Sole establishment | 1 | 100% professional | Unlimited | Solo qualified professionals |
| Civil company | 2 or more | With LSA where needed | Unlimited | Professional partnerships |
| Branch office | Parent entity | 100% by parent | Parent liable | Expanding an existing firm |
| Holding company | 1 or more | Up to 100% | Limited | Owning group assets |
| Subsidiary | Parent entity | Up to 100% | Limited | A separate arm of a group |
Real results from our clients
What our clients say about working with us
Real Google reviews from founders we have set up and kept compliant on the Dubai mainland.
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Paolo Chua8 months ago
I had a great experience opening a corporate bank account. The process was smooth and efficient. The staff were friendly, professional, and explained everything clearly.
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Amy Elliott Dunne4 months ago
The accounting and bookkeeping service has been exceptional. Attention to detail is impressive, and communication is always clear. Tasks are handled promptly.
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Rashed Al Falasi5 months ago
They confirmed our activity grouping before filing and flagged an issue the bank would have raised. Licensed in under two weeks with no surprises on the invoice.
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Marwa Khalil2 months ago
We came for a mainland LLC and stayed for renewals and PRO work. The same team answers the phone after the license is issued, which is rare here.
Common questions
Choosing a structure, answered
Not sure which structure protects you best?
Tell us your activity and risk profile. We will recommend the structure that fits, explain the liability trade-off plainly, then quote the right one. No LLC upsell, and if a free zone suits you better we will say so.
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