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 Serbians
around 5 hours from Belgrade · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Serbia
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
A mainland company in Dubai can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. Serbia and the UAE have strong investment ties, especially in agriculture, real estate and aviation, which gives Serbian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is issued. For Serbian founders, the UAE is around 5 hours from Belgrade, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Serbia, and English is widely spoken among Serbian professionals.
A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 business days. Serbian applicants benefit from the fact that Dubai already has many Serbian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Serbia supporting documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians 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
On the ground, for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians the authority asks for the following paperwork, 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
- 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
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Educational certificates attested by the Serbia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
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 select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians.
- 2
Trade 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.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
In short, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full submission with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Nothing is submitted for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Crucially, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsWhat is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
Put simply, 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.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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 Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes — Serbians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Serbia join me?
From day one, once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
In practice, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians.
Good to know
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, 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 Serbians predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Dubai submission is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. Our quotations for Dubai mainland company formation for Serbians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Just as important, after your Dubai licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
