WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Put simply, payments between Bangladesh and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Bangladeshi taka (BDT) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Bangladeshi business profiles. Typical examples of this activity include structural consultancy, MEP design, project management and surveying, which can typically sit together on one Dubai licence.
Why Dubai
For most clients, instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption. Dubai mainland licences are granted by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, generally a LLC or a sole establishment.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. Nothing is submitted for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Educational certificates attested by the Bangladesh authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Engineer's attested degree and experience letters
Pricing
The figures below for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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 the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
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 opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Bangladeshi founder.
Frequently asked questions
Are Dubai 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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Dubai mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Can a Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes, it can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Is engineering consultancy allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Bangladeshis can own 100% of an engineering consultancy in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers engineering consultancy?
From day one, engineering Consultancy is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
