Retail Shop in the UAE for Belgians

Why Dubai

Just as important, 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. In short, 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

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   Step 1

   Activity 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 retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

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   Step 2

   Trade name and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), including any external approvals your activity needs.

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   Step 3

   Office, MOA and submission

   You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder.

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   Step 4

   Licence, Chamber and immigration

   To be clear, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• Educational certificates attested by the Belgium authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A police clearance certificate from Belgium if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Why the UAE

The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many business owners choose it as a base for opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Just as important, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on a Dubai file. In our experience, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a retail business in the UAE as a Belgian founder happen the same day they are ready.

Frequently asked questions