1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 16,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · DUBAI
Accounting & Bookkeeping on Dubai Mainland
Bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, payroll and financial reporting for SMEs
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 5 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 5 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 13,200Renewal cost
About Dubai
Why Dubai
For most clients, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. GoldenKey helps founders compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. In practice, external approvals for accounting & bookkeeping are: FTA tax agent registration for representing clients; MoE for audit. As we tell every client, typical examples of this activity include bookkeeping, VAT filing, corporate tax services and payroll outsourcing, which can generally sit together on one Dubai licence.
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. Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Dubai is a sensible home for accounting & bookkeeping because bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, payroll and financial reporting for SMEs is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
On the ground, all prices for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 22,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 27,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
5 Visa Package
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 37,400
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 5 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 3,850
Annual renewalAED 13,200
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
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Dubai licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
The document list for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity 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.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
In short, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), together with any external approvals the activity requires. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
From day one, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. Your portal shows the status of this step for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland in real time.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow 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. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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?
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.
What approvals does accounting & bookkeeping need?
FTA tax agent registration for representing clients; MoE for audit. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is accounting & bookkeeping allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Accounting & Bookkeeping is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. FTA tax agent registration for representing clients; MoE for audit.
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To be clear, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland for international founders. Just as important, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for accounting & bookkeeping on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready. From day one, after your Dubai licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
