WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. Automotive & Spare Parts Trading in Dubai means trading new and used vehicles, spare parts, tyres and accessories, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. To be clear, typical examples of this activity include spare parts trading, used car export, tyre trading and accessories, which can as a rule sit together on one Dubai licence.
Why Dubai
In practice, 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. Instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption. Dubai is a sensible home for automotive & spare parts trading because trading new and used vehicles, spare parts, tyres and accessories is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
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. For automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
To be clear, 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Just as important, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. For automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
To be clear, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
For automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company paperwork for corporate shareholders
Pricing
The figures below for automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
For most clients, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland no longer requires a local partner. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready.
In practice, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for automotive & spare parts trading on Dubai mainland.
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.
Are Dubai mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes, it can. 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.
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.
Which licence type covers automotive & spare parts trading?
In our experience, automotive & Spare Parts Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does automotive & spare parts trading need?
For most clients, customs; RTA or local traffic department for vehicle sales. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
