WhatsApp quoteChoosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. On the ground, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. Day to day, for Swedish founders, the UAE is around 6.5 hours from Stockholm, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Sweden, and English proficiency is near-universal among Swedish professionals. In our experience, the most common businesses Swedes open through GoldenKey are in technology, telecom, design and sustainability, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. 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
In short, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Importantly, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. Nothing is submitted for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
In short, for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank statement from your Sweden bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Educational certificates attested by the Sweden authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport released by Sweden with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
The figures below for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In practice, all prices for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish 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
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 Swedish founder no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As we tell every client, 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 Swedish founder.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Swedish founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
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.
Are Dubai mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Absolutely. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
Is healthcare clinic allowed in Dubai?
Yes — Swedes can own 100% of a healthcare clinic in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can I combine healthcare clinic with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
