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 Qataris
around 1 hour from Doha · same time zone as the UAE
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
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. 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. Qataris are GCC nationals who can own UAE mainland companies with the same rights as Emiratis in most sectors, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Qatari applications every day and process them without hesitation. As a rule, the most common businesses Qataris open through GoldenKey are in investment holding, real estate, trading and hospitality, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Just as important, businesses that benefit most from Dubai mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government customers, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. In short, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Many Qatari founders run Dubai companies alongside an existing business in Qatar, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In practice, the figures below for Dubai mainland company formation for Qataris are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for Dubai mainland company formation for Qataris are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Dubai mainland company formation for Qataris.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport granted by Qatar with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Qatar authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested parent-company paperwork for corporate shareholders
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- A police clearance certificate from Qatar 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
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Dubai mainland company formation for Qataris.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
On the ground, 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.
- 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Dubai mainland company formation for Qataris.
- 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
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?
With papers 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.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
Put simply, 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?
Just as important, 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 Qatari citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Qataris can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Qataris need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Qatar with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for Dubai mainland company formation for Qataris, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
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 Qataris. Day to day, 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 Qataris predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, after your Dubai licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. In practice, 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. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Dubai mainland company formation for Qataris happen the same day they are ready.
