WhatsApp quoteBelow you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE, followed by answers to the questions clients ask us most. If you are researching relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE, this article walks through what actually happens, what it costs and the mistakes we see most often.
Key takeaways
- Start with the structure: free zone operating company, optional offshore holding.
- Attest the documents you will need before you fly.
- Your investor visa unlocks the bank account and the family visas.
- the Netherlands is a major European gateway for UAE re-exports, and Dutch logistics expertise is in demand across Jebel .
Background
Businesses that benefit most from Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland licensing include maritime services, oil storage, trading, tourism and fishing, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Among the strengths of a Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland licence are direct Indian Ocean port access and World-class bunkering hub, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here. Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland licences are issued by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days.
What to do, in order
Step 1Activity and legal form
Crucially, we pick the precise activity codes from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, including any external approvals your activity needs. Your portal shows the status of this step for relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE in real time.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. We keep a written record of this step so your file for relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE is audit-ready.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
Costs
As a rule, prices for relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before any payment. 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
| Additional visa | AED 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,800 |
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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE no longer requires a local partner. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE.
How GoldenKey helps
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In our experience, we will tell you plainly if Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
As a rule, if you would like a written quotation for relocating a business from Netherlands to the UAE, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland company?
Crucially, for most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Are Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes, it can. 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.
How much office space do I need for a Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland licence?
The Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy 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.
How long does Relocating Your Business from Netherlands to the UAE mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy typically issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
