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Dubai Business Registration & Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of DET, in collaboration with the Dubai Free Zone Council, has introduced the Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit, a new framework that allows free zone companies to operate in Dubai’s mainland through a structured permit system.

This initiative makes it easier and more cost-effective for businesses to trade locally, bid for government contracts, and expand cross-jurisdictionally, benefitting both SMEs and multinationals.

Launched under Dubai Executive Council Decision No. 11 of 2025, the permit supports the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to double the city’s economy by 2033. Eligible companies with a Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) are eligible to apply.

In its first phase, the permit covers non-regulated activities (e.g., tech, consultancy, trading), costs AED 5,000 for six months, and can be renewed on the same terms, offering flexibility, transparency and speed.

Dubai continues to set the benchmark for regulatory innovation, empowering businesses to scale with confidence.

Entrepreneurs and investors have been encouraged to capitalise on expanding economic opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is as deepening ties with the Gulf nation positions Kenya as a strategic gateway for international trade, innovation, and investment.

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