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. 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 building contractor, MEP contractor, fit-out contractor and landscaping, which can usually sit together on one Dubai licence. GoldenKey has licensed contracting company businesses for customers in Dubai and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Dubai
Dubai hosts the region's largest airport, port and exhibition centre. 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
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 a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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
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). For opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
Day to day, the document list for opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Educational certificates attested by the Lithuania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Lithuania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents 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 bank statement from your Lithuania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder for international entrepreneurs. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder happen the same day they are ready. On the ground, most of our Dubai clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. In our experience, 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 contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Tell us about your plans for opening a contracting company in the UAE as a Lithuanian 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?
On the ground, 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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
As a rule, 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 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.
Do Lithuanians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Lithuania with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Lithuanian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
It can. Lithuanians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
