WhatsApp quoteDay to day, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. GoldenKey helps founders compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. The most common businesses Poles open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, furniture, cosmetics and food exports, although Dubai supports almost any activity. On the ground, brokerage is a regulated mainland activity. In Dubai the company and each agent must be registered with RERA, and brokers sit a Dubai Real Estate Institute exam. Free zone licences cannot broker mainland property.
Why Dubai
Dubai hosts the region's largest airport, port and exhibition centre. 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
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
As we tell every client, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
From day one, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In practice, the Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport issued by Poland with at least six months' validity
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- RERA or local land department approval
- Educational certificates attested by the Poland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Crucially, the figures below for opening a real estate brokerage 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. As a rule, all prices for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
On the ground, 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 real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a real estate brokerage 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 without delay. Just as important, 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 real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder. As we tell every client, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder happen the same day they are ready.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Polish founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
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.
Are Dubai mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
It can. 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.
Can a Polish citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Poles can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is real estate brokerage allowed in Dubai?
It can. Poles can own 100% of a real estate brokerage in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
