WhatsApp quoteA mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. GoldenKey helps founders compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. GoldenKey has licensed fintech company businesses for customers in Dubai and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Just as important, fintech & Payments in Dubai means payment technology, lending platforms, wealth-tech and financial software, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Why Dubai
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. Popular districts for a Dubai mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. GoldenKey has licensed fintech & payments in Dubai for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity 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. For fintech & payments on Dubai mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Trade 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
To be clear, 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). If the authority raises a query on fintech & payments on Dubai mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
To be clear, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of fintech & payments on Dubai mainland.
- 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
- Product description
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for fintech & payments on Dubai mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for fintech & payments on Dubai mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
From day one, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies fintech & payments on Dubai mainland for international company owners. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many company owners choose it as a base for fintech & payments on Dubai mainland.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for fintech & payments on Dubai mainland. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with fintech & payments on Dubai mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for fintech & payments on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready.
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 fintech & payments on Dubai mainland.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
Put simply, with paperwork and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
For most clients, 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.
Is fintech & payments allowed in Dubai?
Fintech & Payments is not a natural fit for {ent} because building financial software is a technology licence. {brand} will recommend the jurisdiction where it is licensed without restrictions and explain why.
Which licence type covers fintech & payments?
On the ground, fintech & Payments is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
