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. GoldenKey helps entrepreneurs compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. As we tell every client, typical examples of this activity include commercial cleaning, building maintenance, pest control and facilities management, which can usually sit together on one Dubai licence. On the ground, external approvals for cleaning & facilities management are: municipality; MOHRE labour quota.
Why Dubai
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. A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We pick the precise activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals. If the authority raises a query on opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian 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
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). If the authority raises a query on opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In short, the Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
For opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Bulgaria if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport released by Bulgaria with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
From day one, all prices for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
As a rule, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder no longer requires a local partner. In our experience, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
In our experience, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Bulgarian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
For most clients, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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. Bulgarians 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.
Do Bulgarians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Bulgaria with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
