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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. French nationals are a community of around 30,000 residents with strong presence in luxury, hospitality, aviation and energy, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see French applications every day and process them without hesitation. As we tell every client, the most common businesses French nationals open through GoldenKey are in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, so local service businesses gravitate here. 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
On the ground, we select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, generally 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
On the ground, 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
Day to day, the Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. For opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
For opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from France if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Tenancy contract
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport issued by France with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
In practice, the figures below for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
- 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 2026-10-07.
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 beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder predictable. In our experience, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, 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 beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French 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 beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a French founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
From day one, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in most cases issues the licence within 4 business 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.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
As we tell every client, 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.
Is beauty salon & spa allowed in Dubai?
Yes, it can. French nationals can own 100% of a beauty salon in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from France with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
