WhatsApp quoteA Dubai mainland licence, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. In short, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Thai nationals are a community in hospitality, spa and wellness, food and jewellery, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Thai applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Thai nationals open through GoldenKey are in hospitality, wellness and spa, food and beverage and jewellery, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
Day to day, 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. Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. In our experience, for Thai nationals, the practical advantages of Dubai are the ease of travel between Thailand and the UAE, English is the working language, and a banking system that processes Thai baht (THB) transfers daily.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
As a rule, 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Dubai mainland company formation for Thai nationals is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Dubai mainland company formation for Thai nationals.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Dubai mainland company formation for Thai nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A police clearance certificate from Thailand if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company supporting documents for corporate shareholders
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Pricing
Pricing for Dubai mainland company formation for Thai nationals 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 Thai nationals 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Dubai mainland company formation for Thai nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. In short, 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 Thai nationals for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our Dubai clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our quotations for Dubai mainland company formation for Thai nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Importantly, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Dubai file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
For most clients, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Dubai mainland company formation for Thai nationals step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Dubai mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes, it can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With supporting 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.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
Day to day, 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 Thai nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Thailand with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Thai citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Thai nationals can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
