Dubai mainland LLC cost.
A Dubai mainland LLC (licensed by DET, formerly DED) can trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government contracts. It requires a physical Ejari-registered office. Here is the complete 2026 Dubai mainland LLC cost, in AED and USD.
What you actually pay, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| DET trade licence + trade name + initial approval | AED 18,000 – 25,000 (USD 4,900 – 6,800) | Annual |
| MOA notarisation | AED 2,000 – 4,000 (USD 545 – 1,090) | Year 1 |
| Ejari-registered office (smallest) | AED 15,000 – 35,000 (USD 4,085 – 9,530) | Mandatory; annual |
| Chamber of Commerce membership | AED 1,200 (USD 327) | Annual |
| ArxSetup professional fee | AED 22,900 (USD 6,230) | Activity codes, MOA, PRO, bank intro |
| Year-1 all-in | from AED 58,800 (USD 16,000) | 100% foreign ownership for 1,000+ activities |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. AED/USD conversions are indicative. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
How much does a Dubai mainland LLC cost in 2026?
From AED 58,800 (USD 16,000) all-in for year one — DET licence, trade name and initial approval, MOA notarisation, a mandatory Ejari-registered office, Chamber membership, plus the ArxSetup professional fee.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland LLC?
No — since Federal Decree-Law 32 of 2021, foreign investors can own 100% of a Dubai mainland LLC for over 1,000 activities. Only Strategic Impact activities (oil & gas, banking, defence, certain utilities) still require an Emirati partner.
Does a Dubai mainland LLC need a physical office?
Yes — a mainland licence legally requires a physical address with an Ejari-registered tenancy contract. Flexi-desk options that satisfy free zones are not accepted by DET for most LLC activities.
Does a Dubai mainland LLC pay corporate tax?
Yes — 0% on the first AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% above. A mainland LLC cannot access the QFZP 0% rate available to free-zone companies.
How long does Dubai mainland LLC setup take?
The DET trade licence is typically issued within 3–5 working days of complete documentation; full operational readiness (Ejari, MOHRE, visas, bank account) is usually 4–8 weeks.
This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.