WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. A Dubai mainland licence, released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. The most common businesses Ukrainians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, agricultural exports, e-commerce and consulting, although Dubai supports almost any activity. As we tell every client, payments between Ukraine and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Ukrainian business profiles.
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 business days. Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, which is why local service businesses gravitate here.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
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). For opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
From day one, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
For opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder the licensing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport issued by Ukraine with at least six months' validity
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Practitioner licences
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A police clearance certificate from Ukraine if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
The figures below for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Crucially, pricing for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, 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 healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
As we tell every client, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) normally issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
In our experience, 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.
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.
Is healthcare clinic allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Ukrainians 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?
To be clear, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
