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 Italians
around 6 hours from Rome · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Italy
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
As we tell every client, 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. Crucially, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. GoldenKey has Italian customers from Rome, Milan and Turin, and our consultants understand the papers released in Italy and how to attest them for the UAE. the UAE is Italy's largest export market in the Gulf, especially for food, fashion, machinery and interiors, which gives Italian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is granted.
Crucially, 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. In our experience, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. For Italians, the practical advantages of Dubai are the ease of travel between Italy and the UAE, English covers all paperwork, and Italian-speaking support is available, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Dubai mainland company formation for Italians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for Dubai mainland company formation for Italians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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
Explore business activities in Dubai
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
In practice, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Dubai mainland company formation for Italians.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your Italy bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A passport issued by Italy with at least six months' validity
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- A police clearance certificate from Italy 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
Our process
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
As a rule, 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Dubai mainland company formation for Italians is audit-ready.
- 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
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). For Dubai mainland company formation for Italians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
For most clients, 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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
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.
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 a Italian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Italians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Italians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Italy with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
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On the ground, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Dubai mainland company formation for Italians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Dubai mainland company formation for Italians 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 Italians predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, our quotations for Dubai mainland company formation for Italians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Dubai mainland company formation for Italians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Dubai file.
