WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey helps founders compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. To be clear, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection business owners used to have. As we tell every client, the most common businesses Turkish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, textiles and garments, food and beverage and furniture, although Dubai supports almost any activity. Typical examples of this activity include tourist car rental, long-term leasing, luxury car rental and chauffeur services, which can as a rule sit together on one Dubai licence.
Why Dubai
A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. In practice, ejari-registered office space is required for most licence types.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
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. For opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full file with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Nothing is submitted for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish 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
Importantly, the document list for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Türkiye authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- 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
- A police clearance certificate from Türkiye if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
For most clients, the figures below for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, pricing for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
From day one, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. In our experience, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
Why GoldenKey
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 car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Just as important, our quotations for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Tell us about your plans for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Turkish founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With supporting 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 Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes, it can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
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.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Turkish nationals can own 100% of a car rental company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
How long does the process take for Turkish applicants?
Processing for Turkish nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Türkiye that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
