WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, issued 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. Dubai 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. Typical examples of this activity include inbound tour operator, outbound travel agency, visa and ticketing and destination management, which can typically sit together on one Dubai licence. Day to day, the most common businesses Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
To be clear, popular districts for a Dubai mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. 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.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
From day one, 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. For opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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
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 travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
In short, the document list for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A police clearance certificate from Serbia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
All prices for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
As a rule, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Serbian 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 travel 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?
Crucially, with supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
On the ground, 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.
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 travel & tourism agency allowed in Dubai?
Absolutely. Serbians can own 100% of a travel 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, it can. Serbians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
