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Muhammad Qasim

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UAE Mainland Company Setup 2026: DED Trade Licence Cost Explained

Setting up a mainland company in Dubai in 2026 means dealing with the Department of Economy and Tourism, a mandatory Ejari tenancy contract, and two separate federal tax registrations on EmaraTax.

This guide breaks down DED trade licence costs, the local service agent rule since the 2021 Commercial Companies Law reform, corporate tax registration deadlines under EmaraTax (the 3-month rule), and VAT thresholds for UAE mainland companies in 2026.

Full guide: https://qasproglobal.com/uae-mainland-company-setup-2026/

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