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 Slovenians
around 6 hours via Vienna or Istanbul from Ljubljana · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Slovenia
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
On 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.
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.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
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.
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
Just as important, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Dubai mainland company formation for Slovenians.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- 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
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif 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.
- 2
Trade 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.
- 3
Office, 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).
- 4
Licence, 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.
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?
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.
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Good to know
More about Dubai
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.
