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
Dubai Mainland Company Formation for Chinese nationals
around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing · 4 hours ahead of the UAE
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 clients recognise without a second thought. Importantly, mainland company formation in Dubai is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. China is the UAE's largest non-oil trading partner and Jebel Ali is the main gateway for Chinese goods into the Middle East and Africa, which gives Chinese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. Chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
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. From day one, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. For Chinese nationals, the practical advantages of Dubai are the ease of travel between China and the UAE, Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network, and a banking system that processes renminbi (CNY) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals; 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
Here is what you will need for Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- A bank statement from your China bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- 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
Day to day, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals.
- 2
Trade 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.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. Your portal shows the status of this step for Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals in real time.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
As a rule, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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.
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.
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.
How long does the process take for Chinese applicants?
From day one, processing for Chinese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from China that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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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 Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals.
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 Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals for international founders. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Dubai mainland company formation for Chinese nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Crucially, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Dubai file.
