WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey arranges the licence, tenancy registration and visas for companies locating in Dubai Silicon Oasis, and we can recommend business centres and landlords in the area. Dubai Silicon Oasis is the technology park that hosts IFZA and hundreds of tech firms, and it is one of the locations founders ask GoldenKey about most when planning a Dubai mainland company. Setting up a business in Dubai Silicon Oasis means a Dubai mainland licence from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), an office or shop registered in the district and the approvals your activity needs.
Who sets up in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis attracts trading companies, consultancies, tech start-ups and professional firms. Rents, footfall and parking differ from street to street, so we advise viewing two or three units before signing.
Licensing steps for Dubai Silicon Oasis
In practice, the licence is issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). GoldenKey reserves the name, obtains initial approval, registers your tenancy contract for the Dubai Silicon Oasis unit and submits the file; municipality and civil defence approvals follow for shops and food outlets.
Costs
Licence packages for Dubai mainland start from AED 15,000, plus rent for your Dubai Silicon Oasis premises and any external approvals. We confirm every figure in writing.
Licensing steps
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. For setting up a business in Dubai Silicon Oasis, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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.
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. For setting up a business in Dubai Silicon Oasis this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Dubai Silicon Oasis mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Dubai mainland pricing
- 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 2026-10-06.
Why GoldenKey
Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Dubai Silicon Oasis file. Every Dubai Silicon Oasis package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for setting up a business in Dubai Silicon Oasis in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai Silicon Oasis mainland company?
Crucially, for most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Dubai Silicon Oasis mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Are Dubai Silicon Oasis 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.
Can a Dubai Silicon Oasis 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.
What is the difference between Dubai Silicon Oasis mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
