WhatsApp quoteDubai 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. A 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. GoldenKey has Turkish clients from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, and our consultants understand the supporting documents issued in Türkiye and how to attest them for the UAE. Importantly, the most common businesses Turkish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, textiles and garments, food and beverage and furniture, although Dubai supports almost any activity.
Why Dubai
To be clear, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, which is why local service businesses gravitate here. To be clear, 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 Turkish company owners run Dubai companies alongside an existing business in Türkiye, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals is audit-ready.
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.
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). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Importantly, the Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- A passport issued by Türkiye with at least six months' validity
- 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 police clearance certificate from Türkiye if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Türkiye bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
All prices for Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. The figures below for Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing 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
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 Turkish nationals predictable. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, our quotations for Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay.
On the ground, tell us about your plans for Dubai mainland company formation for Turkish nationals and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
As a rule, 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.
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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
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.
Do Turkish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Türkiye with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Turkish citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes, it can. Turkish nationals can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
