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. To be clear, 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. GoldenKey has Slovenian customers from Ljubljana and Maribor, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Slovenia and how to attest them for the UAE. In our experience, external approvals for engineering consultancy are: municipality engineering consultancy registration.
Why Dubai
Day to day, 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. 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 a rule, 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.
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. Nothing is submitted for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
On the ground, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In short, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
For opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder the issuing authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
All prices for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an engineering consultancy 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Day to day, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
In practice, 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 an engineering consultancy in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
In our experience, 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 engineering consultancy allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Slovenians can own 100% of an engineering consultancy in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Slovenians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Slovenia with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
