WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. To be clear, 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. On the ground, 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 granted. In practice, external approvals for recruitment & hr services are: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Why Dubai
Dubai mainland licences are released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 business days. Day to day, 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.
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.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Crucially, 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
Put simply, your Dubai mainland licence is granted, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- 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
- A bank statement from your Lithuania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport issued by Lithuania with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
Importantly, the figures below for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a recruitment agency 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. In short, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. From day one, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder happen the same day they are ready. 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 recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Crucially, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
In practice, 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 Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
It can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With papers and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) normally issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Is recruitment & hr services allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Lithuanians can own 100% of a recruitment agency in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers recruitment & hr services?
In short, recruitment & HR Services is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
