WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection business owners used to have. 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. Put simply, external approvals for healthcare clinic are: DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi) or MOHAP (other emirates). In short, lithuanians are a small community of fintech founders, engineers and traders, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Lithuanian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Dubai
Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 business days. 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.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Put simply, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). If the authority raises a query on opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Day to day, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the Lithuania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Your current residency 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
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Practitioner licences
Pricing
Pricing for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. As a rule, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 a Lithuanian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a healthcare clinic 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 promptly.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder in a single conversation.
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?
Yes. 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?
Absolutely. Lithuanians 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.
