WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey helps founders compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Crucially, brokerage is a regulated mainland activity. In Dubai the company and each agent must be registered with RERA, and brokers sit a Dubai Real Estate Institute exam. Free zone licences cannot broker mainland property. In practice, typical examples of this activity include residential sales brokerage, leasing agency and property management, which can typically sit together on one Dubai licence.
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. 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
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 files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and obtains sector approvals where needed. For opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Importantly, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. For opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
As we tell every client, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Educational certificates attested by the Türkiye authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
All prices for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In short, the figures below for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
Put simply, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. 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 real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Turkish founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Do Turkish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Türkiye with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Turkish applicants?
Crucially, 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.
