WhatsApp quoteA 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. A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. For most clients, external approvals for car rental & leasing are: RTA or local traffic department. For most clients, payments between Hungary and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Hungarian forint (HUF) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Hungarian business profiles.
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. Dubai mainland licences are released 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
In our experience, we select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, nine times out of ten a LLC or a sole establishment.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
In short, 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. For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Importantly, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
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 car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Educational certificates attested by the Hungary authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Parking yard tenancy
- A police clearance certificate from Hungary if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
From day one, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder. For most clients, 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 Hungarian founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, most of our Dubai clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. For most clients, 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 Hungarian founder.
From day one, tell us about your plans for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
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.
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?
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.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
Absolutely. Hungarians 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.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Hungary and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Hungary have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
