Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners 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. In our experience, typical examples of this activity include commercial cleaning, building maintenance, pest control and facilities management, which can typically sit together on one Dubai licence. Cleaning & Facilities Management in Dubai means commercial and residential cleaning, maintenance and integrated facilities management, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Dubai
Just as important, instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption. 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. For cleaning & facilities management, Dubai offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
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. If the authority raises a query on cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Trade 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Nothing is submitted for cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Tenancy contract
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Pricing
The figures below for cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland; 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
As a rule, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As a rule, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In short, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready. In our experience, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Dubai file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the submission sit. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland.
If you would like a written quotation for cleaning & facilities management on Dubai mainland, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
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) usually issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). 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.
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.
Is cleaning & facilities management allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Cleaning & Facilities Management is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Municipality; MOHRE labour quota.
Which licence type covers cleaning & facilities management?
As we tell every client, cleaning & Facilities Management is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


