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 Danes
around 6.5 hours from Copenhagen · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Denmark
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
In our experience, 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. Just as important, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. In short, for Danish entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 6.5 hours from Copenhagen, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Denmark, and English is the working language. As a rule, payments between Denmark and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Danish krone (DKK) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Danish business profiles.
Put simply, instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption. Put simply, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. GoldenKey has prepared Dubai files for Danish clients in logistics, pharmaceuticals, wind energy and design, which means we know which Denmark documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for Dubai mainland company formation for Danes are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In short, the figures below for Dubai mainland company formation for Danes are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
For Dubai mainland company formation for Danes the registrar 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
- A bank statement from your Denmark 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)
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Educational certificates attested by the Denmark authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Denmark 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
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs.
- 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. For Dubai mainland company formation for Danes, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
From day one, 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).
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Dubai mainland licence is granted, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. If the authority raises a query on Dubai mainland company formation for Danes at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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?
As we tell every client, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
What 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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Dubai mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Do Danes need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Denmark with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is completed afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Denmark and the UAE?
On the ground, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Denmark is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
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Good to know
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
In short, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Dubai mainland company formation for Danes can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Dubai mainland company formation for Danes predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Dubai mainland company formation for Danes, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Just as important, most of our Dubai customers come to us through referrals from other business owners, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Dubai mainland company formation for Danes happen the same day they are ready.
