WhatsApp quoteJust as important, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection business owners used to have. Choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. In practice, the most common businesses Chinese nationals open through GoldenKey are in trading, manufacturing, electronics and e-commerce, although Dubai supports almost any activity. Typical examples of this activity include dental clinic, physiotherapy centre, home healthcare and aesthetic clinic, which can typically sit together on one Dubai licence.
Why Dubai
Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Dubai's economic department issues more than 50,000 new licences a year.
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, usually 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. For opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
To be clear, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
As a rule, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. Nothing is submitted for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Practitioner licences
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A police clearance certificate from China if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, the figures below for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder predictable. For most clients, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder happen the same day they are ready. In our experience, our quotations for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
On the ground, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Chinese founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
What is the difference between Dubai 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.
Is healthcare clinic allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Chinese nationals can own 100% of a healthcare clinic in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Is there a double taxation agreement between China and the UAE?
Yes — The UAE and China have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
