The process for company formation in Dubai mainland is divided into several steps – Identifying a business activity, determining the right business legal structure, registering an appropriate trade name, finding a local service agent to help you with the setup formalities, applying for a Mainland license to the Department of Economic Development (DED), securing an office space, applying for relevant visas, and opening a business bank account for conducting business transactions. Additionally, all the above steps entail several details that you can learn from a professional business setup consultant.