A mainland company is based within mainland Dubai and as of June 2023 is liable for corporation taxes and is suitable for businesses that are looking to trade within the UAE. Free zone companies are companies that are located in one of Dubai's free zones and typically don't have to pay a corporation tax as long as they are not trading with mainland UAE.
It takes anywhere from 3 to 7 working days in order to fully register a company in Dubai.
The account opening process can take anywhere from 5 working days to more than a month, depending on the nature of business and many factors that can impact the bank's approval.
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