{"id":3085,"date":"2026-07-15T06:57:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/?p=3085"},"modified":"2026-07-15T06:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:57:53","slug":"dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai&#8217;s New Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit: What It Means for Businesses in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has been the introduction of a new regulation in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dubai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai<\/a> which offers great opportunities for businesses within the free zones of Dubai. According to Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025, businesses within the free zones which qualify will be able to obtain permits\/ licenses allowing them to Free Zone Mainland operating permit in Dubai. This regulation is expected to make doing business in Dubai easier and friendlier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are considering establishing a business in Dubai or even have a business in one of the free zones of Dubai, then it will be useful for you to know about this new regulation.<\/span><\/p>\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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#What_Is_Dubais_New_Free_Zone_Mainland_Operating_Permit\" >What Is Dubai&#8217;s New Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit?<\/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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#Why_Is_This_Update_Important\" >Why Is This Update Important?<\/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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#Who_Can_Benefit\" >Who Can Benefit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#Available_Options_for_Free_Zone_Companies\" >Available Options for Free Zone Companies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#1_Mainland_Operating_Permit\" >1. Mainland Operating Permit<\/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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#2_Mainland_Branch_Licence\" >2. Mainland Branch Licence<\/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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#Key_Conditions_Businesses_Should_Know\" >Key Conditions Businesses Should Know<\/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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#Planning_to_Expand_Your_Business_in_Dubai\" >Planning to Expand Your Business in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#How_Does_This_Benefit_Foreign_Investors\" >How Does This Benefit Foreign Investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#Should_Existing_Free_Zone_Companies_Take_Action\" >Should Existing Free Zone Companies Take Action?<\/a><\/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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#What_Does_This_Mean_for_Dubais_Business_Environment\" >What Does This Mean for Dubai&#8217;s Business Environment?<\/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\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#1_What_is_Dubai_Executive_Council_Resolution_No_11_of_2025\" >1. What is Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#2_Can_all_free_zone_companies_operate_in_mainland_Dubai\" >2. Can all free zone companies operate in mainland Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#3_Is_licensing_necessary_for_any_business\" >3. Is licensing necessary for any business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#4_Who_can_take_advantage_of_this_law\" >4. Who can take advantage of this law?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#5_What_services_does_e-startupae_offer\" >5. What services does e-startup.ae offer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Dubais_New_Free_Zone_Mainland_Operating_Permit\"><\/span><b>What Is Dubai&#8217;s New Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until now, most free zone companies could only trade either inside the particular free zone or conduct business abroad. In order to be able to offer their services to customers in mainland Dubai, such companies would be required to set up a separate business in the mainland area or use an authorized distributor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, with the emergence of the Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025, eligible free zone companies can now choose to obtain a Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit or create a licensed branch in mainland Dubai depending on their activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_This_Update_Important\"><\/span><b>Why Is This Update Important?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai is steadily reinforcing its standing as one of the world&#8217;s top choices for entrepreneurs and foreign investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new legislation provides companies with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased access to customers from the mainland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater freedom to grow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less necessity for establishing different forms of businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunities for growing their business in Dubai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved legal framework for growing businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This aligns with Dubai&#8217;s plan to attract investments and encourage business growth. The Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit plays a key role in helping companies expand into the mainland smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Benefit\"><\/span><b>Who Can Benefit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new regulations will be useful for various types of businesses such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/the-right-free-zone-for-your-tech-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology-based companies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-commerce companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/how-to-start-a-forex-trading-company-in-uae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading companies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service-based companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing companies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses that intend to expand in Dubai in the long run will definitely find the regulation very useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Available_Options_for_Free_Zone_Companies\"><\/span><b>Available Options for Free Zone Companies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the type of the business being conducted, there could be different expansion methods suitable for eligible companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mainland_Operating_Permit\"><\/span><b>1. Mainland Operating Permit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a license that enables companies that are registered in the free zones to conduct some business operations in mainland Dubai, and not necessarily setting up a completely new company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mainland_Branch_Licence\"><\/span><b>2. Mainland Branch Licence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business firm seeking more visibility in the market can set up a business branch in mainland Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will depend on the nature of business, its requirements, and the approval from the respective authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Conditions_Businesses_Should_Know\"><\/span><b>Key Conditions Businesses Should Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the new regulation opens up new opportunities, the need to comply with government regulations is still there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approvals must be obtained for business activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensing and permits must be acquired for business operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional approvals may be needed for some business activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax and license regulations must be followed by businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies need to look at their business operations before applying for expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_to_Expand_Your_Business_in_Dubai\"><\/span><b>Planning to Expand Your Business in Dubai?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to plan for expansion of your business in Dubai,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/e-startup.ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e-startup.ae <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help you out with its business setup, company formation, registration, and expansion solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_This_Benefit_Foreign_Investors\"><\/span><b>How Does This Benefit Foreign Investors?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many foreign investors consider Dubai due to its strategic location, excellent infrastructure, and good environment for business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantages of this new regulation include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More market access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy customer acquisition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility of operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple expansion plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now companies have an option to expand without being constrained by certain restrictions existing before between free zones and on the mainland.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Existing_Free_Zone_Companies_Take_Action\"><\/span><b>Should Existing Free Zone Companies Take Action?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you currently have your business operating in a free zone in Dubai and you plan to target mainland customers directly, you might want to consider whether this new scheme would apply to your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all businesses will need to have their mainland permit right away. This depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer base<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future expansion plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_This_Mean_for_Dubais_Business_Environment\"><\/span><b>What Does This Mean for Dubai&#8217;s Business Environment?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issuance of Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025 shows Dubai\u2019s effort towards enhancing its business environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through increasing access for qualified companies from the free zones to the mainland activities, Dubai is simplifying the way for business growth while adhering to the regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneurs who are thinking about <a href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/business-setup-company-formation-in-the-uae\/\">business setup in UAE<\/a> will have more options while deciding on forming either a free zone or<a href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/mainland-company-setup.php\"> mainland company setup<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit is a significant change for businesses that wish to establish themselves in the UAE. This new regulation allows eligible businesses to have more ways to access mainland customers, enhance their operations, and establish themselves in one of the fastest-growing commercial centers in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are starting a business or expanding your current free zone business, then you need to know about this new regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Dubai_Executive_Council_Resolution_No_11_of_2025\"><\/span><b>1. What is Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a law which provides for the operation of eligible free zone companies in mainland Dubai through approved licenses or permits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_all_free_zone_companies_operate_in_mainland_Dubai\"><\/span><b>2. Can all free zone companies operate in mainland Dubai?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Only those free zone companies which are eligible and have obtained the relevant approvals can operate in mainland Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_licensing_necessary_for_any_business\"><\/span><b>3. Is licensing necessary for any business?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The necessary licenses or permits are necessary for businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_can_take_advantage_of_this_law\"><\/span><b>4. Who can take advantage of this law?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies dealing with technology, consultants, traders, ecommerce businesses, manufacturing firms, and many other companies can take advantage of the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_services_does_e-startupae_offer\"><\/span><b>5. What services does e-startup.ae offer?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-startup.ae offers you expert guidance for business set-up in Dubai, establishment of free zone companies, licensing in mainland Dubai, and business expansion among other services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There has been the introduction of a new regulation in &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Dubai&#8217;s New Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit: What It Means for Businesses in 2025\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/dubais-new-free-zone-mainland-operating-permit\/#more-3085\" aria-label=\"Read more about Dubai&#8217;s New Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit: What It Means for Businesses in 2025\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3086,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[384,322,402,242,403,401],"class_list":["post-3085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mainland-company","tag-business-setup-in-dubai","tag-company-formation-dubai","tag-dubai-business-setup","tag-dubai-free-zone","tag-executive-council-resolution-no-11-of-2025","tag-mainland-operating-permit","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3085","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=3085"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3085\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3087,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3085\/revisions\/3087"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}