WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, 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. A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. The most common businesses Egyptians open through GoldenKey are in consulting, engineering, media and education, although Dubai supports almost any activity. For Egyptian business owners, the UAE is around 3.5 hours from Cairo, the UAE is 2 hours ahead of Egypt, and Arabic is shared, and most Egyptian professionals also work comfortably in English.
Why Dubai
Dubai mainland licences are granted 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
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.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
From day one, 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. Nothing is submitted for opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
As a rule, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
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 contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
For opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Egypt authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
In our experience, all prices for opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Pricing for opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian 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 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
As a rule, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian 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 contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. On the ground, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a contracting company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder.
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?
To be clear, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
Is construction & contracting allowed in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Egyptians can own 100% of a contracting company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Egypt and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Egypt 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.
