Business Structure
Mainland Company (LLC)
A business registered under the UAE Department of Economic Development (DED), allowing trade anywhere within the UAE and internationally.
A mainland company, often structured as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), is registered with the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the relevant emirate.
Since the 2020 Commercial Companies Law amendment, most business activities allow 100% foreign ownership on the mainland, removing the previous requirement for a 51% local partner in many sectors.