Gold & Jewellery Trading on Dubai Mainland
Wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Visa supportVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- On requestRenewal cost
Why Dubai
Just as important, 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. GoldenKey has licensed gold and jewellery trading company businesses for clients in Dubai and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Typical examples of this activity include bullion trading, diamond wholesale, jewellery retail and refinery supply, which can in most cases sit together on one Dubai licence.
In our experience, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Dubai mainland licences are granted by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 business days. Dubai is a sensible home for gold & jewellery trading because wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, pricing for gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Message us with your activity and visa count — we reply shortly with prices in writing.
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Documents required
In our experience, the document list for gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport photographs on a white background
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- AML compliance program
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
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity 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. For gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
Crucially, 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.
- 3
Office, 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 gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence, 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.
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?
For most clients, with paperwork 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.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
To be clear, 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 gold & jewellery trading allowed in Dubai?
It can. Gold & Jewellery Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail.
What approvals does gold & jewellery trading need?
Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
In short, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As we tell every client, we will tell you plainly if Dubai is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. In our experience, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for gold & jewellery trading on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready.
