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. Choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. On the ground, payments between Vietnam and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Vietnamese dong (VND) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Vietnamese business profiles. On the ground, vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the Dubai authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Dubai
Dubai mainland licences are granted by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days (Monday to Friday). In short, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, so local service businesses gravitate here. GoldenKey has prepared Dubai files for Vietnamese customers in electronics, textiles, agricultural exports and IT outsourcing, which means we know which Vietnam supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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 files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and obtains sector approvals where needed. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Dubai mainland company formation for Vietnamese nationals.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
On the ground, the memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
As we tell every client, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Dubai mainland company formation for Vietnamese nationals.
Documents required
For Dubai mainland company formation for Vietnamese nationals the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport released by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Pricing
Pricing for Dubai mainland company formation for Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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
In practice, 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 Vietnamese nationals predictable. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for Dubai mainland company formation for Vietnamese nationals.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, 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 Vietnamese nationals happen the same day they are ready. In our experience, we will tell you plainly if Dubai is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Dubai mainland company formation for Vietnamese nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Dubai mainland company formation for Vietnamese nationals.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
In short, 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.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
Crucially, 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 I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
For most clients, 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 Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Dubai?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Dubai company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?
No. You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.


