WhatsApp quoteSince the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. GoldenKey has Polish customers from Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław, and our consultants understand the supporting documents issued in Poland and how to attest them for the UAE. In our experience, car rental is a mainland activity regulated by the RTA in Dubai and traffic departments elsewhere, with minimum fleet sizes and a dedicated parking yard. Vehicles are registered under the company with commercial insurance.
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. Dubai's economic department issues more than 50,000 new licences a year.
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. For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
In short, 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
In practice, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder.
Documents required
For most clients, for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport released by Poland with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Educational certificates attested by the Poland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A bank statement from your Poland bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
For most clients, the figures below for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
In our experience, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast.
As a rule, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Polish founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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 I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
Day to day, 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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With paperwork and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
Absolutely. Poles can own 100% of a car rental company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
What approvals does car rental & leasing need?
On the ground, rTA or local traffic department. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
