Mainland Representative Company

Market your foreign business without full operations

If your goal is to promote and market an international business without engaging in commercial trade, a Mainland Representative Office is the ideal choice. It allows foreign companies to establish a legal presence in Dubai while handling non-transactional operations like marketing, liaison, and customer support.

This is perfect for foreign brands exploring the UAE market before committing to a full business setup.

What is a Representative Office?

A Representative Office is a branch of a foreign company, registered with the DED, that can only perform marketing and administrative functions. It cannot engage in commercial trade, sales, or revenue-generating activities.

Key Benefits:

• No Commercial Risk: Operate without direct trade or sales.
• Market Exploration: Understand UAE market before scaling.
• Legal Presence: Use a Dubai address and office for branding and communication.
• Easy Transition: Upgrade later to a branch or subsidiary.
• Cost-Effective: Fewer operational and compliance costs.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Parent Company Documentation: Submit Certificate of Incorporation and Board Resolution.
2. Trade Name Reservation: Reserve a name related to parent brand.
3. Initial Approval: Apply to DED for setup permission.
4. Appoint Local Service Agent (LSA): Required for legal representation.
5. Lease Office Space: Minimal office space is sufficient.
6. Submit Legal Docs: MOA, POA, lease, parent company documents.
7. License Issuance: Get approval from DED.
8. Bank Account Opening: Limited banking for expense management.

Why StartormUAE?

• Expertise in liaison office registration
• LSA arrangement and document support
• Local compliance and office lease help
• Coordination with parent company and DED

Get Started

Want to test the waters in Dubai before going all in? A representative office is your best bet. Contact StartormUAE for a hassle-free setup.