WhatsApp quoteDubai is the UAE's commercial capital — trade anywhere in the UAE with a Dubai DET licence, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. In our experience, mainland company formation in Dubai is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. Importantly, typical examples of this activity include ladies' salon, barbershop, nail studio and day spa, which can usually sit together on one Dubai licence. In practice, serbia and the UAE have strong investment ties, especially in agriculture, real estate and aviation, which gives Serbian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is granted.
Why Dubai
Businesses that benefit most from Dubai mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government clients, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, which is why local service businesses gravitate here.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder is audit-ready.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Day to day, 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 beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In practice, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
The document list for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A bank statement from your Serbia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
All prices for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. 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 beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Day to day, most of our Dubai customers come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
To be clear, if you would like a written quotation for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Serbian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
In practice, 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.
Are Dubai mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. 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.
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.
Is beauty salon & spa allowed in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Serbians can own 100% of a beauty salon in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Serbians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Serbia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
