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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection business owners used to have. The most common businesses Spanish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, although Dubai supports almost any activity. Crucially, payments between Spain and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Spanish business profiles.
Why Dubai
As a rule, 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. Businesses that benefit most from Dubai mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government clients, because they serve customers on site across the emirate.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder in real time.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and obtains sector approvals where needed.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Nothing is submitted for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
As a rule, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A passport granted by Spain with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Spain if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Practitioner licences
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Crucially, all prices for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish 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
On the ground, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder and makes international pricing simple. As we tell every client, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Put simply, 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 healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder. Our quotations for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Crucially, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Spanish founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
In short, 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.
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 (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Can a Spanish citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Spanish nationals can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is healthcare clinic allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Spanish nationals can own 100% of a healthcare clinic in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
