WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, issued 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. 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. the UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Vietnamese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. Payments between Vietnam and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Vietnamese dong (VND) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Vietnamese business profiles.
Why Dubai
To be clear, 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. 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
In short, 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 cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
On the ground, the memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder in real time.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In our experience, your Dubai mainland licence is granted, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Tenancy contract
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
The figures below for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder. For most clients, 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 cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. For most clients, 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 cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Put simply, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
Importantly, 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.
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 Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No — You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Is cleaning & facilities management allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a cleaning and facilities company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
