WhatsApp quoteAs a rule, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. Choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. Day to day, industrial licences require a physical unit, an environmental review and sometimes a Ministry of Industry registration. RAKEZ, SAIF Zone and Ajman offer the most affordable industrial land and warehouses. From day one, manufacturing & Industrial in Dubai means producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit, and it is licensed as an industrial activity.
Why Dubai
A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. GoldenKey has licensed manufacturing & industrial in Dubai for clients ranging from solo company owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity 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.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
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. If the authority raises a query on manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Office, 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).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
From day one, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. Your portal shows the status of this step for manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland in real time.
Documents required
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland.
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- 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
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Production process description
Pricing
Day to day, pricing for manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
- 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland and makes international pricing simple. From day one, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Dubai file. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. To be clear, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for manufacturing & industrial on Dubai mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as a rule 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.
What approvals does manufacturing & industrial need?
Crucially, civil defence, environment department, Ministry of Industry (for certain products). GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine manufacturing & industrial with other activities?
In practice, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
