WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, granted 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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. On the ground, car Rental & Leasing in Dubai means renting and leasing vehicles to tourists, residents and corporate fleets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. Just as important, payments between Denmark and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Danish krone (DKK) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Danish business profiles.
Why Dubai
Businesses that benefit most from Dubai mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government clients, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Just as important, 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
As a rule, 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
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder in real time.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
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
Your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
In practice, the document list for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport issued by Denmark with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Parking yard tenancy
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In practice, all prices for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. 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 car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Danish founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as a rule issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Danes can own 100% of a car rental company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can my family from Denmark join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
