WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to relocating a business from Romania to the UAE based on the files we process every week, not on theory. Below you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of relocating a business from Romania to the UAE, followed by answers to the questions clients ask us most.
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.
- Romanian IT talent and construction firms are well represented in Dubai.
Background
A Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland licences are released by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 3 working days. From day one, popular districts for a Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland office include Al Rashidiya, Al Nuaimiya, Al Jurf, Al Rawda and Al Mowaihat, each with different rent levels and customer footfall.
What to do, in order
Step 1Activity and legal form
In short, we pick the precise activity codes from the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals. Your portal shows the status of this step for relocating a business from Romania to the UAE in real time.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) and obtains sector approvals where needed.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED). For relocating a business from Romania to the UAE, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In practice, your Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- Passport photographs on a white background
- 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 copies of all shareholders and the manager
Costs
Prices for relocating a business from Romania to the UAE are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before any payment. For most clients, 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 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,000 |
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
Importantly, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for relocating a business from Romania to the UAE and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from relocating a business from Romania to the UAE can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
How GoldenKey helps
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with relocating a business from Romania to the UAE, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In practice, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
In our experience, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for relocating a business from Romania to the UAE, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland company formation take?
Put simply, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) typically issues the licence within 3 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Can a Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
How much office space do I need for a Relocating Your Business from Romania to the UAE mainland licence?
The Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) 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.
