WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland based on the files we process every week, not on theory. As we tell every client, below you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland, followed by answers to the questions clients ask us most.
Key takeaways
- Confirm the exact activity code so the licence matches what you actually do.
- Gather passports, photographs and any sector approvals before applying.
- Decide the visa package now; upgrading later is possible but costs more than choosing correctly.
- Book the bank meeting as soon as the licence is issued.
Background
From day one, popular districts for a Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Day to day, businesses that benefit most from Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government customers, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Put simply, among the strengths of a Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, which is why local service businesses gravitate here.
What to do, in order
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
In practice, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), together with any external approvals the activity requires. For the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. If the authority raises a query on the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Attested parent-company paperwork for corporate shareholders
- Passport photographs on a white background
Costs
In our experience, prices for the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 3,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 12,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland and makes international pricing simple. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland no longer requires a local partner.
How GoldenKey helps
Most of our Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss the checklist for a pharmaceutical & medical supplies licence in Dubai Mainland.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland company formation take?
In practice, with papers and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
How much office space do I need for a Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland licence?
Just as important, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Are Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies Licence Checklist for Dubai Mainland mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes — Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
