WhatsApp quoteDubai 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. For most clients, 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. Greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. Importantly, for Greek company owners, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Athens, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Greece, and English is the business language.
Why Dubai
In our experience, 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. Popular districts for a Dubai mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder is audit-ready.
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.
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. Nothing is submitted for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
As a rule, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
In practice, the document list for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A passport released by Greece with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A police clearance certificate from Greece if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Just as important, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. In practice, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Greek founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
As a rule, mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No — You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Is cleaning & facilities management allowed in Dubai?
It can. Greeks can own 100% of a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
