Dubai 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 founders used to have. In our experience, recruitment & HR Services in Dubai means recruitment, manpower supply, outsourcing and HR consultancy, and it is licensed as a professional activity. GoldenKey has Spanish clients from Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, and our consultants understand the paperwork granted in Spain and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Dubai
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. 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
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. For opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. For opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Spain authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your Spain bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
As we tell every client, the figures below for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Day to day, all prices for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
- 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
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 recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. Crucially, 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 recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder. Our quotations for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Spanish founder.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
To be clear, 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.
Is recruitment & hr services allowed in Dubai?
Absolutely. Spanish nationals can own 100% of a recruitment agency in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers recruitment & hr services?
Recruitment & HR Services is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


