As a rule, document Attestation are the part of UAE business life that founders least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. For most clients, whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Document Attestation are priced per task and confirmed in writing. The most common businesses Germans open through GoldenKey are in engineering, industrial machinery, automotive and renewable energy, although Document Attestation supports almost any activity. Crucially, payments between Germany and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with German business profiles.
Why Document Attestation
Document Attestation are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. We track every expiry date on your file and remind you before visas, licences and Emirates IDs fall due. For Germans, the practical advantages of Document Attestation are the ease of travel between Germany and the UAE, English is the working language, and German-speaking advisers are available in Dubai, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
To be clear, we send a short checklist and a fixed written fee for the Document Attestation as soon as you describe the task.
Step 2Document collection
In practice, we gather scans or originals, check them against the authority's current requirements and flag anything missing. For document attestation for Germans, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
We submit, pay the official fees on your behalf and follow up daily until the Document Attestation are approved.
Step 4Delivery
As a rule, approved visas, documents or certificates are handed over and logged in your client portal. If the authority raises a query on document attestation for Germans at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of document attestation for Germans.
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
- A passport released by Germany with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Germany bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
In short, the figures below for document attestation for Germans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. For most clients, all prices for document attestation for Germans are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 800 |
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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy attestation per document
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
Just as important, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for document attestation for Germans. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from document attestation for Germans can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for document attestation for Germans happen the same day they are ready. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for document attestation for Germans. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with document attestation for Germans, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
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 document attestation for Germans.
Frequently asked questions
How long do Document Attestation take?
UAE-side MOFA attestation takes 1 to 3 working days; home-country and embassy steps vary by country and can take two to four weeks.
Are government fees included in your price for Document Attestation?
Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the licensing authority.
Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?
It can. A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.
Can a German citizen own 100% of a company in Document Attestation?
It can. Germans can own the full share capital of a Document Attestation company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Germany and the UAE?
The UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Germany is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.


