WhatsApp quoteSince the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners 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 Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although Dubai supports almost any activity. From day one, serbians are a fast-growing community in IT, construction, hospitality and sports, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Serbian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Dubai
Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. 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
As we tell every client, 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. If the authority raises a query on opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
As we tell every client, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
For opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- MOHRE approval
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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
In short, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder no longer requires a local partner. 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 Serbian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, our quotations for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. From day one, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With papers and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as a rule issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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?
In practice, 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 recruitment & hr services allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Serbians can own 100% of a recruitment agency in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Serbians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
