WhatsApp quoteSince the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. 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, typical examples of this activity include dental clinic, physiotherapy centre, home healthcare and aesthetic clinic, which can in most cases sit together on one Dubai licence. As we tell every client, payments between Iceland and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Icelandic króna (ISK) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Icelandic business profiles.
Why Dubai
Businesses that benefit most from Dubai mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government customers, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges.
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.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
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. Nothing is submitted for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
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).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Just as important, your Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. For opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
In our experience, the document list for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport granted by Iceland with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Practitioner licences
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
As a rule, the figures below for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Importantly, all prices for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
- 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder happen the same day they are ready. 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 healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder. Our quotations for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as an Icelandic founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
To be clear, 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?
It can. 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.
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 healthcare clinic allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Icelanders can own 100% of a healthcare clinic in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can I combine healthcare clinic with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
