WhatsApp quoteA mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. 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. Put simply, for Vietnamese founders, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Hanoi, 3 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language. As a rule, recruitment & HR Services in Dubai means recruitment, manpower supply, outsourcing and HR consultancy, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
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 (Monday to Friday). Instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption.
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, usually a LLC or a sole establishment. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
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
Put simply, 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 recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
To be clear, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
The document list for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Put simply, mOHRE approval
Pricing
All prices for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for opening a recruitment agency 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Crucially, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a recruitment agency 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 fast.
As a rule, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a recruitment agency in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
As a rule, 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.
Can a Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
As a rule, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as a rule issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
What approvals does recruitment & hr services need?
Put simply, ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is recruitment & hr services allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a recruitment agency in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
