WhatsApp quoteA 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. A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Put simply, the most common businesses Slovenians open through GoldenKey are in pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism and wood products, although Dubai supports almost any activity. Importantly, slovenian pharmaceutical and engineering exports reach the Gulf via Dubai, which gives Slovenian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued.
Why Dubai
On the ground, 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. Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
To be clear, we select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, as a rule a LLC or a sole establishment. For opening a travel agency 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
Crucially, 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
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. If the authority raises a query on opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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
The document list for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
The figures below for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. On the ground, all prices for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian 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
In practice, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder. In practice, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
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 Slovenian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In short, 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 a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
In our experience, if you would like a written quotation for opening a travel agency in the UAE as a Slovenian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
From day one, 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.
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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
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.
Is travel & tourism agency allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Slovenians 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 Slovenian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Slovenians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
