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. A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. GoldenKey has Thai clients from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, and our consultants understand the papers released in Thailand and how to attest them for the UAE. In practice, thai nationals are a community in hospitality, spa and wellness, food and jewellery, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Thai applications every day and process them without hesitation.
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. 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.
Step 2Trade 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, 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).
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder in real time.
Documents required
The document list for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Tenancy contract
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the Thailand authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
In short, use the table below to compare packages for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai 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 2026-10-06.
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 cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder predictable. In short, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, most of our Dubai clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Thai founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
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.
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.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
For most clients, 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.
Is cleaning & facilities management allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Thai nationals can own 100% of a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Thai nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Thailand with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
