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. A Dubai mainland licence, granted 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. As we tell every client, foreign lawyers may operate as legal consultants but cannot appear before UAE courts, which is reserved for Emirati advocates. Dubai legal consultancies register with the Legal Affairs Department; DIFC and ADGM have their own regimes. GoldenKey has Greek customers from Athens, Thessaloniki and Piraeus, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Greece and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Dubai
Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
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. Nothing is submitted for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
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
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). For opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder.
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A police clearance certificate from Greece if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- 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
Pricing
As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a legal consultancy 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.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
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 legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder no longer requires a local partner.
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 legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek 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 legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Greek founder.
Frequently asked questions
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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
For most clients, 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.
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.
Is legal consultancy allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Greeks can own 100% of a legal consultancy in the UAE. GoldenKey recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
