WhatsApp quoteA mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. 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. Put simply, slovak automotive and engineering suppliers serve the UAE through Dubai distributors, which gives Slovak entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. Importantly, external approvals for travel & tourism agency are: DET (Dubai), DCT (Abu Dhabi) or local tourism authority; IATA for ticketing.
Why Dubai
To be clear, 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. Dubai hosts the region's largest airport, port and exhibition centre.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder.
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
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with 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 Slovak 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 travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the Slovakia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Slovakia with at least six months' validity
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
The figures below for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak 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 travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In short, 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 Slovak founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
Day to day, 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 travel agency in the UAE as a Slovak founder.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
For most clients, 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.
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.
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.
Do Slovaks need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Slovakia with scanned paperwork, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is travel & tourism agency allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Slovaks can own 100% of a travel agency in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
