WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, granted by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. 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 legal consultancy businesses for clients in Dubai and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Legal Consultancy in Dubai means advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal case manager (not court advocacy), and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Why Dubai
Instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption. 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. For legal consultancy, Dubai offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. For legal consultancy 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
As a rule, 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). Nothing is submitted for legal consultancy on Dubai mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence, 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.
Documents required
For legal consultancy on Dubai mainland the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Attested law degree
- 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)
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
For most clients, all prices for legal consultancy on Dubai mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Just as important, pricing for legal consultancy 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 2026-10-07.
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 legal consultancy on Dubai mainland. In our experience, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for legal consultancy on Dubai mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled legal consultancy on Dubai mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with legal consultancy on Dubai mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for legal consultancy on Dubai mainland.
For most clients, if you would like a written quotation for legal consultancy on Dubai mainland, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) normally issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). 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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
What approvals does legal consultancy need?
Day to day, legal Affairs Department (Dubai) or Ministry of Justice. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers legal consultancy?
Legal Consultancy is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
