WhatsApp quoteCrucially, mainland 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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. Typical examples of this activity include commercial cleaning, building maintenance, pest control and facilities management, which can generally sit together on one Dubai licence. GoldenKey has Croatian clients from Zagreb, Split and Rijeka, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Croatia and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Dubai
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. In our experience, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
Day to day, 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and obtains sector approvals where needed.
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). For opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
As a rule, the document list for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Tenancy contract
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- 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 passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
The figures below for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. To be clear, pricing for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
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 Croatian founder no longer requires a local partner. As we tell every client, 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 Croatian founder for international business owners.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian 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 founders from more than 60 countries with opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, 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 cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Croatian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
From day one, 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 I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
To be clear, 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.
Do Croatians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Croatia with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Croatian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
It can. Croatians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
