WhatsApp quoteJust as important, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Dubai is the UAE's commercial capital — trade anywhere in the UAE with a Dubai DET licence, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. Typical examples of this activity include dental clinic, physiotherapy centre, home healthcare and aesthetic clinic, which can in most cases sit together on one Dubai licence. To be clear, the most common businesses Germans open through GoldenKey are in engineering, industrial machinery, automotive and renewable energy, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
To be clear, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, so local service businesses gravitate here. Dubai's economic department issues more than 50,000 new licences a year.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
As a rule, 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.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
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
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
The document list for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your Germany bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Practitioner licences
- Educational certificates attested by the Germany authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
All prices for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
On the ground, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder and makes international pricing simple. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. 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 German founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a German founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
For most clients, start your Dubai journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
Put simply, 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.
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.
Which licence type covers healthcare clinic?
Just as important, healthcare Clinic is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is healthcare clinic allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Germans can own 100% of a healthcare clinic in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
