WhatsApp quoteSince the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. As we tell every client, turkish construction groups, food brands and textile exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Turkish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is granted. In practice, for Turkish business owners, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Istanbul from Ankara, the UAE is 1 hour ahead of Türkiye, and English is the working language; Turkish-speaking advisers are available.
Why Dubai
Popular districts for a Dubai mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder in real time.
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.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
As we tell every client, the Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. For opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
The document list for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A bank statement from your Türkiye bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
- 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
To be clear, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
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 legal consultancy in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
Frequently asked questions
Are Dubai mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. 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.
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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) normally issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Is legal consultancy allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Turkish nationals can own 100% of a legal consultancy in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers legal consultancy?
Legal Consultancy is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
