Key Things to Consider before Moving from Freezone Company to UAE Mainland

The UAE is a rapidly expanding trade and economic powerhouse, with both Mainland and Free Zone businesses contributing considerably to the economy's expansion. The UAE's business-friendly policies make it a popular choice for foreign investors looking to set up and expand their business in the UAE.

Due to several perks such as tax-free zones, 100% foreign ownership, and simplicity of setting up firm, UAE-free zones are usually the first choice for a businessman when it comes to business setup. However, as your company expands, there will come a time when you desire to grow outside of the Free Zones. A company established in Freezone can carry out business in the Mainland subject to the restrictions imposed by the law of the UAE.

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Following, we have discussed some key points to consider before moving from Freezone Company to UAE Mainland:

Key Points To Consider before moving from Freezone Company to UAE Mainland:

1. Scope of Business Operations: It is preferable for Free Zone businesses that specialize in a particular industry sector to remain in the free zone rather than on the mainland.

An international trading enterprise, for example, would be better off in the Dubai Airport Free Zone for easier trade facilitation through airports and seaports than on the mainland.

2. List of Business Activities: A few business activities are only available in the Free Trade Zones and not on the mainland. As a result, before transferring the free zone company license to the mainland, the investor must determine whether a similar business activity is available in the Mainland.

For a list of activities, the investor must contact the mainland's licensing authority, Dubai Economic Development (DED). The approvals process, the process for acquiring a business license, the method for obtaining a UAE residence visa, and so on differ between the mainland and the free zone.

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           a.Shareholder Profile: On the mainland, particularly for service enterprises, the shareholder must have professional qualifications in the field of activity, as well as attend an American University training session and pass an exam (professional businesses such as management consultancies etc)

In addition, the shareholders' educational records must be stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the business license can be issued.

3. Office Space and UAE Residence Visa: Obtaining a business license for the desired business activity is required for registering a company in the UAE, regardless of whether the company is located in a Free Zone or on the mainland.

Most of the business centers on the mainland offer Flexi-desk solutions. Most of the other businesses choose to have a physical office location on the mainland as their office address.

Also read: What is the Cost of an Employment Visa in UAE?

Also read: A Step by Step Guide to Procure Your Free Zone Visa in UAE

4. UAE Residence Visa through Company Formation: The mainland corporations offer a 2-year visa for employees when it comes to UAE Residence Visas, and for Free Zones, it is usually 3 years.The mainland's employee visa quota is determined by the amount of office space rented.

5. Flexibility - Scope of Business Operations: If a company is registered on the mainland, it can open an office anywhere in the UAE and begin doing business there. The company can be registered with the chamber of commerce and participate in UAE government tenders for procuring large contracts.

6. Branch of a Free zone company: A Free Zone company cannot be transferred directly to the mainland. To expand the presence in the UAE mainland, the Free Zone Company might open a branch with the relevant Department of Economic Development.

Another alternative is to liquidate the Free Zone firm and start a new one on the UAE mainland, continuing to do business in the UAE and GCC markets.

Also Read: Liquidation Procedure Of Companies In Dubai

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