A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Typical examples of this activity include commercial cleaning, building maintenance, pest control and facilities management, which can usually sit together on one Dubai licence. To be clear, for Russian founders, the UAE is around 5 to 6 hours from Moscow from Moscow, the UAE is 1 hour ahead of Moscow, and Russian-speaking consultants, bankers and lawyers are now easy to find in Dubai.
Why Dubai
In our experience, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, and for that reason local service businesses gravitate here. In practice, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges.
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.
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. For opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Importantly, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A bank statement from your Russia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A passport released by Russia with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Day to day, use the table below to compare packages for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder and makes international pricing simple. 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 cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, after your Dubai licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. In practice, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder happen the same day they are ready. For most clients, our quotations for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
To be clear, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Russian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
In practice, 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.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
As we tell every client, 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.
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.
Do Russians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Russia with scanned paperwork, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is cleaning & facilities management allowed in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Russians can own 100% of a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.


