Restaurant & Café in the UAE for South Koreans

Why Dubai

Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. 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

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   Step 1

   Activity and legal form

   We select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, generally a LLC or a sole establishment.

2. 
   Step 2

   Trade 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. For opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

3. 
   Step 3

   Office, 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).

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   Step 4

   Licence, Chamber and immigration

   Put simply, your Dubai mainland licence is granted, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder.

Documents required

For opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder the licensing authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• 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 no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Tenancy contract for the outlet
• A police clearance certificate from South Korea if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident

Pricing

All prices for opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. The figures below for opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Why the UAE

For most clients, 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 restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a restaurant or café in the UAE as a South Korean founder happen the same day they are ready.

Frequently asked questions