WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. In short, the most common businesses Filipinos open through GoldenKey are in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, although Dubai supports almost any activity. To be clear, filipinos are one of the largest communities in the UAE, estimated at around 700,000 to 1,000,000 people, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Filipino applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Dubai
Government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption. GoldenKey has prepared Dubai files for Filipino clients in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, which means we know which Philippines papers need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
Day to day, we select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, generally a LLC or a sole establishment.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
In our experience, 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. For Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
The Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. Your portal shows the status of this step for Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos in real time.
Documents required
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos.
- A police clearance certificate from Philippines if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Philippines authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A passport released by Philippines with at least six months' validity
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
For most clients, the figures below for Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos. If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Dubai file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the submission sit. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Dubai mainland company formation for Filipinos step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
On the ground, 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.
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.
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.
Do Filipinos need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Philippines with scanned papers, and the investor residency visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes — Filipinos can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
