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 Croatians
around 5.5 hours from Zagreb · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Croatia
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
A Dubai mainland licence, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. 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. Croatians are a small community in hospitality, yachting, IT and sports, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Croatian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Croatian hospitality and nautical expertise is increasingly present in the UAE, which gives Croatian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued.
Ejari-registered office space is required for most licence types. Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. For Croatians, the practical advantages of Dubai are the ease of travel between Croatia and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. As we tell every client, use the table below to compare packages for Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians; 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
Explore business activities in Dubai
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
In practice, for Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport photographs on a white background
- A bank statement from your Croatia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- A police clearance certificate from Croatia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- 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, as a rule a LLC or a sole establishment. For Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Trade 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.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Just as important, 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 FAQsWhat is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
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.
Are Dubai mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Absolutely. 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.
Do Croatians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Croatia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Croatian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Croatians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
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 Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians.
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 Croatians for international business owners. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians. Our quotations for Dubai mainland company formation for Croatians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
