WhatsApp quoteThis illustrative scenario shows how a Greek founder set up a gold and jewellery trading company in Dubai with GoldenKey; names and figures are representative of typical client journeys rather than a specific client.
The starting point
A Greek entrepreneur from Athens wanted to launch a gold and jewellery trading company serving customers in the UAE and Greece. The priorities were a credible licence, a residence visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why Dubai
To be clear, after comparing options, Dubai was chosen for its unrestricted UAE-wide trading and because gold & jewellery trading is a well-established activity there. GoldenKey confirmed the activity code and the visa package in the first consultation.
The process
GoldenKey reserved the trade name, obtained initial approval and submitted attested documents from Greece. The licence was issued in line with the usual Dubai timeline, followed by the establishment card, investor visa, medical test and Emirates ID.
Banking and tax
As a rule, with the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to gold & jewellery trading. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
Crucially, the business was invoicing clients within weeks of the first call, with a UAE address, a resident founder and a compliance calendar managed by GoldenKey. The same path is available to any Greek founder considering gold & jewellery trading in Dubai.
Indicative pricing for Dubai
- 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 3,850 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 13,200 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with gold & jewellery trading in Dubai for a Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for gold & jewellery trading in Dubai for a Greek founder.
On the ground, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for gold & jewellery trading in Dubai for a Greek founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can my family from Greece join me?
To be clear, once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Greece and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Greece have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
