WhatsApp quoteMainland 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. A 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. In practice, the most common businesses Lithuanians open through GoldenKey are in fintech, laser technology, food exports and logistics, although Dubai supports almost any activity. In practice, lithuanian fintech and laser-technology companies serve Gulf clients from Dubai, which gives Lithuanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued.
Why Dubai
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. Dubai hosts the region's largest airport, port and exhibition centre.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder in real time.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Crucially, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder in real time.
Documents required
For opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder the licensing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Lithuania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Engineer's attested degree and experience letters
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Lithuania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Attested parent-company papers 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 Lithuanian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder. 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 Lithuanian founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
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 an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder. 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 Lithuanian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
In practice, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
In short, 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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With paperwork and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) usually issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
Can a Lithuanian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Lithuanians 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. Lithuanians can own 100% of an engineering consultancy in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
