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. Choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Ukrainians are a large and growing community, with many IT firms and traders relocating to Dubai since 2022, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Ukrainian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Ukrainian IT outsourcing firms and grain traders increasingly operate through UAE free zone companies, which gives Ukrainian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is granted.
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. 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.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, nine times out of ten a LLC or a sole establishment. For opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. Nothing is submitted for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
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.
Documents required
For opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder the issuing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank statement from your Ukraine bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A police clearance certificate from Ukraine if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Ukraine authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
Pricing for opening a real estate brokerage 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. From day one, all prices for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
In short, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian founder and makes international pricing simple.
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 real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder happen the same day they are ready. To be clear, 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 Ukrainian founder. In our experience, our quotations for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
As we tell every client, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a real estate brokerage in the UAE as a Ukrainian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
Importantly, 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 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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
Importantly, 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.
Can a Ukrainian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Ukrainians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is real estate brokerage allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Ukrainians can own 100% of a real estate brokerage in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
