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
Recruitment & HR Services on Dubai Mainland
Recruitment, manpower supply, outsourcing and HR consultancy
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
Importantly, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. 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. Recruitment & HR Services in Dubai means recruitment, manpower supply, outsourcing and HR consultancy, and it is licensed as a professional activity. Day to day, external approvals for recruitment & hr services are: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
To be clear, instant Licence lets some activities start within minutes with a one-year office exemption. As a rule, businesses that benefit most from Dubai mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, contracting, real estate brokerage and consulting with government clients, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Dubai is a sensible home for recruitment & hr services because recruitment, manpower supply, outsourcing and HR consultancy is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In short, pricing for recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland; 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
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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
For recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport photographs on a white background
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- MOHRE approval
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
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. Nothing is submitted for recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 2
Trade 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.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full submission with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). If the authority raises a query on recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 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?
To be clear, with paperwork and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
To be clear, for most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Dubai mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Is recruitment & hr services allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Recruitment & HR Services is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Which licence type covers recruitment & hr services?
Recruitment & HR Services is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Good to know
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland. In practice, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Just as important, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for recruitment & hr services on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready.
