{"id":2156,"date":"2025-07-24T10:59:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/?p=2156"},"modified":"2025-07-25T12:20:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T12:20:57","slug":"dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Free Zone Companies Can Now Operate in Mainland Without Setting Up a New Company (2025 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"353\">Dubai\u2019s business ecosystem just got a powerful upgrade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"549\">The <strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"427\">Dubai Government\u2019s Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025<\/strong> now allows <strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"504\">Free Zone companies to operate directly in the Dubai Mainland<\/strong> without creating a separate mainland entity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"692\">This landmark change brings unmatched ease, flexibility, and cost-efficiency for entrepreneurs and business owners across the UAE and beyond.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#What_Has_Changed\" >What Has Changed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#_Key_Highlights_at_a_Glance\" >\u00a0Key Highlights at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Types_of_Mainland_Permits_Available\" >Types of Mainland Permits Available<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#1_Mainland_Branch_License\" >1. Mainland Branch License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#2_Linked_Mainland_License\" >2. Linked Mainland License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#3_Temporary_Activity_Permit\" >3. Temporary Activity Permit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Eligibility_Application_Requirements\" >Eligibility &amp; Application Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Who_Can_Apply\" >Who Can Apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Basic_Requirements\" >Basic Requirements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Documents_Required\" >Documents Required:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Corporate_Tax_Implications\" >Corporate Tax Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Benefits_of_This_New_Regulation\" >Benefits of This New Regulation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Wider_Market_Access\" >Wider Market Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Lower_Costs\" >Lower Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Business_Flexibility\" >Business Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Free_Zone_Benefits_Remain\" >Free Zone Benefits Remain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Clear_Legal_Path\" >Clear Legal Path<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Step-by-Step_How_to_Expand_Your_Free_Zone_Business_to_Mainland\" >Step-by-Step: How to Expand Your Free Zone Business to Mainland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Step_1_Check_Eligibility\" >Step 1: Check Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Step_2_Prepare_Documents\" >Step 2: Prepare Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Step_3_Apply_for_Permit\" >Step 3: Apply for Permit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Step_4_Wait_for_Approval\" >Step 4: Wait for Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Step_5_Stay_Compliant\" >Step 5: Stay Compliant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"722\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Has_Changed\"><\/span>What Has Changed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"750\">As per the new resolution:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1043\">\n<li data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"826\">\n<p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"826\"><strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"777\">Free Zone companies<\/strong> can now conduct business in Dubai <strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"824\">Mainland<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"874\">\n<p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"874\">No need to incorporate a new onshore entity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"957\">\n<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"957\">Permits are regulated by the <strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"955\">Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"992\">\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"992\"><strong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"990\">AED 5,000 fixed permit fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1043\">\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1043\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1020\">One-year grace period<\/strong> for companies to adapt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1161\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1058\">Source<\/strong>: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1161\">Dubai Mainland Company Setup \u2013 e-Startup.ae<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_Highlights_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>\u00a0Key Highlights at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1688\">\n<thead data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1222\">\n<tr data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1222\">\n<th data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1211\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1222\" data-col-size=\"md\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1688\">\n<tr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1320\">\n<td data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1264\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 Mainland Access<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1320\">Free Zone companies can operate in mainland directly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1408\">\n<td data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1338\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\ud83d\udcdc New Permits<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1408\">Branch License, Linked Mainland License, Temporary Activity Permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1466\">\n<td data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1424\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\ud83c\udfdb Regulator<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1466\">Dubai DET (Dept. of Economy &amp; Tourism)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1508\">\n<td data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1485\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\ud83d\udd52 Grace Period<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1508\">12 months to comply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1548\">\n<td data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1519\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\ud83d\udcb0 Cost<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1548\">AED 5,000\u201310,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<td data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1566\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\ud83e\uddfe Bookkeeping<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1622\">Separate records required for Free Zone and Mainland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1688\">\n<td data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1645\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\ud83d\ude80 Growth Potential<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1688\">Wider customer base, better flexibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1736\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Mainland_Permits_Available\"><\/span>Types of Mainland Permits Available<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1772\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mainland_Branch_License\"><\/span>1. <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1772\">Mainland Branch License<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1911\">\n<li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1806\">Physical branch in the mainland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1838\">\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1838\">Requires office setup &amp; staff<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1874\">\n<p data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1874\"><strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1849\">Cost<\/strong>: Approx. AED 10,000\/year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1911\">\n<p data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1911\"><strong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1890\">Ideal for<\/strong>: Long-term expansion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1947\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Linked_Mainland_License\"><\/span>2. <strong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1947\">Linked Mainland License<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<li data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<p data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1975\">Operate from Free Zone HQ<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2014\">No physical mainland office required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2050\">\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2050\"><strong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2025\">Cost<\/strong>: Approx. AED 10,000\/year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2107\"><strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2066\">Ideal for<\/strong>: Freelancers, consultants, tech\/startups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2145\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Temporary_Activity_Permit\"><\/span>3. <strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2145\">Temporary Activity Permit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2262\">\n<li data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2180\">\n<p data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2180\">Short-term permit (max 6 months)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2202\">\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2202\"><strong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2191\">Cost<\/strong>: AED 5,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2262\">\n<p data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2262\"><strong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2218\">Ideal for<\/strong>: Events, seasonal projects, pilot campaigns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2314\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Application_Requirements\"><\/span>Eligibility &amp; Application Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2336\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Apply\"><\/span>Who Can Apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2497\">\n<li data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2378\">\n<p data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2378\">Companies with valid Free Zone licenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2436\">\n<p data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2436\">Commercial &amp; professional businesses targeting mainland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2497\">\n<p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2497\">Companies not involved in restricted\/prohibited activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2524\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Requirements\"><\/span>Basic Requirements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2688\">\n<li data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2556\">\n<p data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2556\">Valid Free Zone trade license<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2589\">\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2589\">DET-approved business activity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2630\">\n<p data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2630\">Compliance with UAE tax and labor laws<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2688\">\n<p data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2688\">Separate accounting for Free Zone and Mainland revenues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2716\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required\"><\/span>Documents Required:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2997\">\n<li data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2744\">\n<p data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2744\">Copy of Free Zone License<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2772\">\n<p data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2772\">Business Activity Summary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<p data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2817\">NOC from Free Zone Authority (if required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2849\">\n<p data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2849\">Shareholders\u2019 Passport Copies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2891\">\n<p data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2891\">Emirates ID\/Visa copies (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2919\">Proof of business address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2960\">\n<p data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2960\">Undertaking letter to follow DET rules<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2997\">\n<p data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2997\">Application Form + Payment Receipt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3087\">\ud83d\udd17 Need help with documentation? <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3087\">Apply with Experts<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3092\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3126\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Tax_Implications\"><\/span>Corporate Tax Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3375\">\n<thead data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3156\">\n<tr data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3156\">\n<th data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3139\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3156\" data-col-size=\"md\">Tax Treatment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3375\">\n<tr data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3240\">\n<td data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3206\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Free Zone Income<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3240\" data-col-size=\"md\">0% Tax (if conditions are met)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3287\">\n<td data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3259\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mainland Income<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3287\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3285\">9% UAE Corporate Tax<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3375\">\n<td data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3302\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Requirement<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3375\" data-col-size=\"md\">Maintain <strong data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3331\">separate books<\/strong> &amp; <strong data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3364\">register for corporate tax<\/strong> with FTA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3498\">\ud83d\udca1 For tax registration &amp; filing support, explore <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/corporate-tax-filings.php\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3498\">UAE Corporate Tax Filing<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3503\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3542\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_This_New_Regulation\"><\/span>Benefits of This New Regulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3569\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wider_Market_Access\"><\/span>Wider Market Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3638\">No local agent or mainland company needed to sell in mainland Dubai.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3657\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Costs\"><\/span>Lower Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3720\">Avoid the need for dual entity setup, saving thousands yearly.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3748\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Flexibility\"><\/span>Business Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3800\">Operate seamlessly across jurisdictions. Great for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3856\">\n<li data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3820\">\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3820\">E-commerce brands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3836\">\n<p data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3836\">Tech startups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3856\">\n<p data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3856\">Consultancy firms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3889\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Zone_Benefits_Remain\"><\/span>Free Zone Benefits Remain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3908\">Continue enjoying:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3987\">\n<li data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3933\">\n<p data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3933\">100% Foreign ownership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3958\">\n<p data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3958\">Customs duty exemption<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3987\">\n<p data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"3987\">World-class infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4011\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Legal_Path\"><\/span>Clear Legal Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4077\">Defined procedure by DET with a <strong data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4067\">1-year grace period<\/strong> to comply<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4082\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4153\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_How_to_Expand_Your_Free_Zone_Business_to_Mainland\"><\/span>Step-by-Step: How to Expand Your Free Zone Business to Mainland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4184\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_Eligibility\"><\/span>Step 1: Check Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4255\">Ensure your business activity is DET-approved for mainland operations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4286\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Prepare_Documents\"><\/span>Step 2: Prepare Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4325\">Gather all the documents listed above.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4355\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Apply_for_Permit\"><\/span>Step 3: Apply for Permit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4411\">Apply through <strong data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4383\">Dubai DET<\/strong> with all paperwork and fee.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4442\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Wait_for_Approval\"><\/span>Step 4: Wait for Approval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4507\">Permit will be issued after due diligence and activity approval.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4535\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Stay_Compliant\"><\/span>Step 5: Stay Compliant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4623\">Maintain separate records, fulfill tax obligations, and <strong data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4622\">renew your permit annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4625\" data-end=\"4745\">Want it all done for you? <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/book-consultancy.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4657\" data-end=\"4745\">Talk to a Dubai Business Consultant Now<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4750\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4752\" data-end=\"4769\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4959\">This new resolution is a <strong data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4812\">game-changer<\/strong> for Free Zone businesses ready to <strong data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4878\">expand, innovate, and serve<\/strong> a wider UAE market \u2014 <strong data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4958\">without the hassle of forming another mainland company<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5049\">Dubai continues to prove why it&#8217;s the <strong data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5048\">#1 destination for entrepreneurs and startups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5098\">\ud83d\udc49 Ready to take advantage of this opportunity?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5208\">\u2705 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/business-setup-in-uae.php\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5208\">Start Your Dubai Free Zone or Mainland Setup Today<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s business ecosystem just got a powerful upgrade. The Dubai &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Dubai Free Zone Companies Can Now Operate in Mainland Without Setting Up a New Company (2025 Update)\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubai-free-zone-companies-can-now-operate-in-mainland-without-setting-up-a-new-company-2025-update\/#more-2156\" aria-label=\"Read more about Dubai Free Zone Companies Can Now Operate in Mainland Without Setting Up a New Company (2025 Update)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2161,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-mainland-company","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2156"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2160,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2156\/revisions\/2160"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}