WhatsApp quoteBelow you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of the Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians, followed by answers to the questions customers ask us most. This guide from GoldenKey explains the Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians in plain language, with the costs, documents and timelines you should expect in 2026.
Key takeaways
- Latvians can own 100% of a Dubai Mainland company with no local partner.
- Documents from Latvia may need attestation for professional activities and visas.
- The licence can be issued remotely; you travel for the medical test and Emirates ID.
- GoldenKey handles the file from name reservation to bank introduction.
Background
Popular districts for a Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Government and semi-government tenders in Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Crucially, among the strengths of a Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders 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
Importantly, we pick the precise activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full file with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Crucially, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Costs
Prices for the Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians 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 Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians and makes international pricing simple. Put simply, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians for international founders.
How GoldenKey helps
On the ground, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. After your Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
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 Dubai Mainland setup process for Latvians.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
Are Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders 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.
Can a Step-by-Step: Dubai Mainland Company Setup for Latvian Founders 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.
