WhatsApp quoteImportantly, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. A Dubai mainland licence, granted 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. Just as important, car Rental & Leasing in Dubai means renting and leasing vehicles to tourists, residents and corporate fleets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. Typical examples of this activity include tourist car rental, long-term leasing, luxury car rental and chauffeur services, which can in most cases sit together on one Dubai licence.
Why Dubai
Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, so local service businesses gravitate here.
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, typically a LLC or a sole establishment.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
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 our experience, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. If the authority raises a query on opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Crucially, the document list for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Parking yard tenancy
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Educational certificates attested by the Saudi Arabia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
For most clients, the figures below for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi 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 Saudi founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
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 a Saudi founder. Crucially, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
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 Saudi founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Saudi founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) usually issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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?
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.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
Absolutely. Saudi nationals can own 100% of a car rental company in the UAE. GoldenKey recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Saudi Arabia have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
