WhatsApp quoteA 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. Choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. For most clients, oman and the UAE share a land border and extensive trade, with many Omani businesses using Dubai for international reach, which gives Omani entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. In practice, external approvals for car rental & leasing are: RTA or local traffic department.
Why Dubai
Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
Just as important, 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 car rental company in the UAE as an Omani 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
To be clear, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full file with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). If the authority raises a query on opening a car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
Documents required
Just as important, gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder.
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport issued by Oman with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Parking yard tenancy
- A bank statement from your Oman bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
From day one, the figures below for opening a car rental company in the UAE as an Omani 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 car rental company in the UAE as an Omani 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
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 car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder predictable. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, 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 car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder. Just as important, our quotations for opening a car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
On the ground, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a car rental company in the UAE as an Omani founder.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
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.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
Put simply, 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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Which licence type covers car rental & leasing?
Put simply, car Rental & Leasing is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Do Omanis need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Oman with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
