Dubai Mainland Company Formation for Greeks
around 4.5 hours from Athens · the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Greece
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Visa supportVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- On requestRenewal cost
Why Dubai
A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. 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. In our experience, greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. From day one, payments between Greece and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Greek business profiles.
In practice, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, and for that reason local service businesses gravitate here. Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Put simply, greek applicants benefit from the fact that Dubai already has many Greek shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Greece supporting documents and name formats instantly.
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
For most clients, all prices for Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Pricing for Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks 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
As a rule, for Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks the authority asks for the following documents, 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
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport photographs on a white background
- A passport issued by Greece with at least six months' validity
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Greece if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
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 Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks, 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
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. If the authority raises a query on Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
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
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
As a rule, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) normally issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
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 Greek citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No — You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned papers, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
In practice, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks.
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks. To be clear, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Dubai mainland company formation for Greeks, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In short, most of our Dubai customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
