WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, 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. To be clear, slovenian pharmaceutical and engineering exports reach the Gulf via Dubai, which gives Slovenian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Dubai licence is granted. Crucially, for Slovenian founders, the UAE is around 6 hours via Vienna or Istanbul from Ljubljana, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Slovenia, and English is the business language.
Why Dubai
Day to day, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Popular districts for a Dubai mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Many Slovenian founders run Dubai companies alongside an existing business in Slovenia, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), including any external approvals your activity needs. If the authority raises a query on Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with 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. For Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Just as important, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians.
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- 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)
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
Pricing for Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Day to day, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians no longer requires a local partner. In our experience, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Dubai application, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In practice, 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 Slovenians happen the same day they are ready.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
Crucially, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in most cases issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Are Dubai mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
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.
Can a Slovenian citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Slovenians can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Slovenians need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Slovenia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
