WhatsApp quoteJust as important, our Document Attestation include home-country attestation guidance, UAE embassy attestation, MOFA attestation in the UAE and translation to Arabic where required, and Attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences. 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 Dutch nationals open through GoldenKey are in logistics, agri-tech, water technology and trading, although Document Attestation supports almost any activity. In practice, for Dutch founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from Amsterdam, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of the Netherlands, and English is used universally in both business cultures.
Why Document Attestation
On the ground, we track every expiry date on your file and remind you before visas, licences and Emirates IDs fall due. Document Attestation are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. Dutch applicants benefit from the fact that Document Attestation already has many Dutch shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Netherlands paperwork and name formats instantly.
How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
For most clients, you tell us what you need and GoldenKey sends a checklist and a written price for the Document Attestation you require.
Step 2Document collection
From day one, we gather scans or originals, check them against the authority's current requirements and flag anything missing. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to document attestation for Dutch nationals.
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
Approved visas, documents or certificates are handed over and logged in your client portal. For document attestation for Dutch nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
For document attestation for Dutch nationals the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
- A police clearance certificate from Netherlands if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
- Health insurance policy
- A bank statement from your Netherlands bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
The figures below for document attestation for Dutch nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for document attestation for Dutch nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
| 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 2026-10-06.
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 document attestation for Dutch nationals predictable. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies document attestation for Dutch nationals for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
You deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Document Attestation licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Our quotations for document attestation for Dutch nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. 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 Dutch nationals.
If you would like a written quotation for document attestation for Dutch nationals, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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 Dutch citizen own 100% of a company in Document Attestation?
Yes, it can. Dutch nationals 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 Netherlands and the UAE?
Absolutely. The UAE and Netherlands have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
