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
Visas for Dubai Mainland Companies
The UAE's commercial capital — trade anywhere in the UAE with a Dubai DET licence
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
Just as important, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. From day one, 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 helps company owners compare Dubai mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are.
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. Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, and for that reason local service businesses gravitate here. Ejari-registered office space is required for most licence types.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Day to day, use the table below to compare packages for visas for a mainland company in Dubai; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Crucially, all prices for visas for a mainland company in Dubai are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of visas for a mainland company in Dubai.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- 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
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
From day one, 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.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
To be clear, 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.
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?
Importantly, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) nine times out of ten issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
Put simply, 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.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
From day one, 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 visas for a mainland company in Dubai.
Good to know
More about Dubai
The visa process after the licence
Once your Dubai licence is issued we open the establishment card, apply for the entry permit, change your status inside the UAE if you are already here, book the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics, and submit for stamping. Family visas follow once your own residency visa is active.
Validity and renewal
Residence visas issued through Dubai are valid for two years and renewed with a fresh medical test. GoldenKey tracks the expiry dates on your file and starts renewals early so nobody on your team is caught out.
Why the UAE
From day one, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies visas for a mainland company in Dubai for international founders. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of visas for a mainland company in Dubai predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Dubai application, download your papers and pay invoices from your phone. You deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Dubai licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. After your Dubai licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
