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. Dubai 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. As a rule, typical examples of this activity include residential sales brokerage, leasing agency and property management, which can typically sit together on one Dubai licence. GoldenKey has Indonesian customers from Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung, and our consultants understand the papers released in Indonesia and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Dubai
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. 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, usually a LLC or a sole establishment. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder.
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
In short, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. If the authority raises a query on opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Crucially, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence 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
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- As a rule, rERA or local land department approval
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Indonesia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
All prices for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As we tell every client, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder.
Day to day, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as an Indonesian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
For most clients, with papers and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as a rule issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
Crucially, you cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
Importantly, 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 real estate brokerage allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Indonesians can own 100% of a real estate brokerage in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Indonesians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Indonesia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.


