WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey helps founders compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. In short, recruitment & HR Services in Dubai means recruitment, manpower supply, outsourcing and HR consultancy, and it is licensed as a professional activity. To be clear, romanians are a large community working in hospitality, aviation, construction and IT, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Romanian 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 working days (Monday to Friday). A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian 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, 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). This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
For opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian founder the registrar asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport granted by Romania with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Importantly, mOHRE approval
- Educational certificates attested by the Romania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Day to day, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 Romanian founder. In practice, our quotations for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Romanian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Importantly, 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 Romanian founder.
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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
To be clear, 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 I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
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.
What approvals does recruitment & hr services need?
As a rule, ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is recruitment & hr services allowed in Dubai?
It can. Romanians can own 100% of a recruitment agency in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
