WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, 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. As we tell every client, external approvals for education & training are: KHDA, ADEK or MOE depending on emirate and course type. GoldenKey has licensed training institute businesses for clients in Dubai and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Dubai
As a rule, 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. Importantly, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Dubai is a sensible home for education & training because training centres, tutoring, corporate training, e-learning and vocational institutes is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment. Nothing is submitted for education & training on Dubai mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Trade 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
As a rule, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to education & training on Dubai mainland.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for education & training on Dubai mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- 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 notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Curriculum outline
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
Pricing
To be clear, all prices for education & training on Dubai mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for education & training 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
Crucially, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for education & training on Dubai mainland and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from education & training on Dubai mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, our quotations for education & training on Dubai mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. For most clients, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for education & training on Dubai mainland. Importantly, every Dubai package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
In our experience, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for education & training on Dubai mainland in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can a Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
Just as important, 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.
What approvals does education & training need?
KHDA, ADEK or MOE depending on emirate and course type. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine education & training with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
