WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, issued 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. As we tell every client, hungary and the UAE have expanded cooperation in agriculture, water and technology, which gives Hungarian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. Crucially, typical examples of this activity include structural consultancy, MEP design, project management and surveying, which can usually sit together on one Dubai licence.
Why Dubai
Importantly, 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. A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
For most clients, 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. For opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
For most clients, 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian founder.
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.
Documents required
The document list for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A bank statement from your Hungary bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Engineer's attested degree and experience letters
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening an engineering consultancy 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 an engineering consultancy 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 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
For most clients, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian 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 an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Hungarian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Tell us about your plans for opening an engineering consultancy 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
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in most cases issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
Can a Hungarian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
It can. Hungarians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is engineering consultancy allowed in Dubai?
Yes — Hungarians can own 100% of an engineering consultancy in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
