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. A Dubai mainland licence, released 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. In short, typical examples of this activity include ladies' salon, barbershop, nail studio and day spa, which can typically sit together on one Dubai licence. Crucially, the most common businesses Slovenians open through GoldenKey are in pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism and wood products, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
Businesses that benefit most from Dubai mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government customers, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. 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
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 beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
In short, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. For opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
In short, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the Slovenia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A police clearance certificate from Slovenia 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 clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
The figures below for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. 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 Slovenian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In our experience, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder happen the same day they are ready.
In short, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a beauty salon in the UAE as a Slovenian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
To be clear, 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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents 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.
Can a Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Absolutely. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Is beauty salon & spa allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Slovenians can own 100% of a beauty salon in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
What approvals does beauty salon & spa need?
In short, municipality public health department. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
