WhatsApp quoteA mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. In our experience, 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. As we tell every client, the most common businesses Greeks open through GoldenKey are in shipping, hospitality, food exports and construction, although Dubai supports almost any activity. As a rule, typical examples of this activity include tourist car rental, long-term leasing, luxury car rental and chauffeur services, which can usually sit together on one Dubai licence.
Why Dubai
A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. In our experience, ejari-registered office space is required for most licence types.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
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. For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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.
Documents required
For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Parking yard tenancy
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- 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
- A police clearance certificate from Greece if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder no longer requires a local partner. 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 Greek founder and makes international pricing simple.
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 car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Tell us about your plans for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Greek founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can a Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Absolutely. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
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.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
It can. Greeks 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.
