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 Spanish nationals
around 7.5 hours from Madrid · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Spain
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
In short, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. In short, 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. GoldenKey has Spanish customers from Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Spain and how to attest them for the UAE. Spanish nationals are a community that has grown fast with tourism, construction and renewable-energy projects, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Spanish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
For most clients, 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's economic department issues more than 50,000 new licences a year. For most clients, spanish applicants benefit from the fact that Dubai already has many Spanish shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Spain documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In short, the figures below for Dubai mainland company formation for Spanish nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In practice, use the table below to compare packages for Dubai mainland company formation for Spanish nationals; 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
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
The document list for Dubai mainland company formation for Spanish nationals is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the Spain authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A bank statement from your Spain bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Passport photographs on a white background
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.
- 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. If the authority raises a query on Dubai mainland company formation for Spanish nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
As a rule, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
- 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for Dubai mainland company formation for Spanish nationals in real time.
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) typically issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). 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 Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Can a Spanish citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Spanish nationals can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Spain join me?
In practice, once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
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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 Spanish nationals. 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 Spanish nationals for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
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. To be clear, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Dubai licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. As a rule, most of our Dubai customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
