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. 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. Put simply, payments between Singapore and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Singapore dollar (SGD) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Singaporean business profiles. The most common businesses Singaporeans open through GoldenKey are in fintech, logistics, trading and technology, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
Importantly, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here. In our experience, 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.
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
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder in real time.
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
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 Singaporean founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank statement from your Singapore bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Parking yard tenancy
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A police clearance certificate from Singapore if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Singapore authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
All prices for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
To be clear, 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 Singaporean founder for international company owners. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, most of our Dubai clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Crucially, our quotations for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
For most clients, with papers 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.
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.
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.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Singaporeans can own 100% of a car rental company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Singaporean citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Absolutely. Singaporeans can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
