# Dubai mainland — setup preparation

General Normal Licence preparation route. Confirm other licence routes separately.
Checked items reflect your own preparation, not authority approval.

- [ ] I have described my business and shortlisted the activities to confirm.
- [ ] I have listed the owners and the legal-form questions to resolve.
- [ ] I have proposed trade names and identified the initial-approval documents.
- [ ] I have recorded my premises needs and additional-approval questions.
- [ ] I have requested an itemised licence and setup budget for my scenario.
- [ ] I have listed visa needs and the questions for my chosen bank.
- [ ] I have requested renewal costs and listed recurring obligations to confirm.

## Questions for your setup quote
- Which activity codes, legal form and ownership arrangement does the quote cover?
- What premises and additional approvals are required?
- Which licence, registration, visa and service fees are included?
- What is excluded, subject to VAT, refundable or payable separately?
- What are the renewal costs and due dates?
- Which steps require my presence, and what affects the timeline?

Guide: https://0.0.0.0:3000/mainland
Official process: https://www.dubai.ae/starting-a-business