Mainland LLC company formation in Dubai is one of the most preferred business structures among Pakistani entrepreneurs planning to start a business in the UAE.
If you’re a Pakistani business owner considering setting up an LLC in Dubai, here are some essentials to keep in mind. A Dubai Mainland LLC requires a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 shareholders to register.
As of June 1, 2021, Pakistani investors can own 100% shares in a Dubai Mainland LLC for approved commercial activities.
Limited liability means shareholders are only liable up to their share in the capital. Personal assets remain protected.
Minimum capital requirement is AED 300,000 in Dubai and AED 150,000 in other Emirates. Pakistani investors can raise capital depending on business needs.
Profits and losses are shared among shareholders based on agreed ratios. Management rights can be assigned to shareholders or third parties.
An LLC cannot offer insurance, financial investment, or business banking services, and its shares are not tradable.
Pakistani individuals or companies can form an LLC in Dubai for any permitted commercial activity.
LLCs can open branches within Dubai or other Emirates, extending their reach across the UAE..
A company manager (often the investor) is appointed in the notarized Memorandum of Association (MOA) and is responsible for daily operations and legal compliance.
Pakistani-owned LLCs may be eligible for credit facilities from UAE banks, subject to approval.
Special activities may need external approvals from DED, DHA, KHDA, RTA, DTCM, or Dubai Municipality.
Renting an office or shop is mandatory, though Desk Facilities (Sustainability Centers) are now accepted for certain business types.
A Trading LLC can operate in the UAE market and handle imports and exports internationally.
Pakistani shareholders holding a share capital of AED 72,000 can apply for a 3-year UAE residence visa and sponsor their family members.
Hiring is flexible, and the Labour Department allows Pakistani entrepreneurs to employ staff based on compliance.
During company liquidation, an audit report by a registered UAE audit firm is mandatory, along with public notification through local newspapers.

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An LLC in the UAE provides limited liability, meaning your personal assets are protected. Pakistani business owners benefit from operational control, access to UAE and international markets, and a separate legal identity for the business.
An LLC can have 2 to 50 partners, including individuals and corporate entities. Pakistani investors can be shareholders, contributing capital and sharing profits or losses.
For Pakistanis, forming an LLC in Dubai means fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements including MOA, trade license, office rental, and approvals from authorities to start operating legally in the UAE.
Dubai LLCs offer limited liability, freedom to manage, options to open UAE bank accounts, and operate across sectors within and beyond UAE borders.
A Mainland LLC allows business across the UAE and globally. A Free Zone company, while offering 100% foreign ownership and tax benefits, may have restrictions on trading within the UAE mainland.
Dubai offers tax advantages, ease of doing business, access to a large consumer base, advanced infrastructure, and global connectivity—making it ideal for Pakistani entrepreneurs.
It involves selecting a business activity, choosing a name, preparing documents (MOA, tenancy contract, etc.), obtaining necessary approvals, and completing registration with DED.