WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, granted 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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Day to day, car Rental & Leasing in Dubai means renting and leasing vehicles to tourists, residents and corporate fleets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. In our experience, for Vietnamese entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Hanoi, 3 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language.
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. Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
As a rule, 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.
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 car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Just as important, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full submission with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
The document list for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport granted by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
- Parking yard tenancy
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese 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
As a rule, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In practice, our quotations for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
Put simply, if you would like a written quotation for opening a car rental company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Is car rental & leasing allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for Vietnamese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Vietnam that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
