WhatsApp quoteMainland company formation in Dubai is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. Dubai is the UAE's commercial capital — trade anywhere in the UAE with a Dubai DET licence, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. From day one, belgians are a compact community with strength in diamonds, logistics and pharmaceuticals, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Belgian applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Belgian clients from Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent, and our consultants understand the papers granted in Belgium and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Dubai
Importantly, popular districts for a Dubai mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, which is why local service businesses gravitate here.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full file with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In short, your Dubai mainland licence is granted, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
In short, the document list for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A bank statement from your Belgium bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Belgium if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Day to day, the figures below for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian 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
Just as important, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder and makes international pricing simple. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, our quotations for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian 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 a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Importantly, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Belgian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
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 — A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Is cleaning & facilities management allowed in Dubai?
Yes — Belgians can own 100% of a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers cleaning & facilities management?
Importantly, cleaning & Facilities Management is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
