Dubai is one of the fastest-growing cities within the world and therefore the attractive low legal system of the emirate of Dubai makes it an ideal place to line up businesses in Dubai. Providing professional license in Dubai is one of the superb services from the professionals of Business Link UAE.
About Professional License
The license is issued to a private or a corporation where there’s scope to display or provide one’s intellectual or artistic capabilities. A Professional license is issued for businesses wanting to get engaged in service-oriented activities. This License is also an issue to the skilled individuals holding a professional degree and having a specific degree in a particular professional. Professional License in UAE is easy to apply for and require minimum documentation. It also has an advantage of 100% ownership by foreign individuals. However, a UAE national is going to appoint as a service agent but he has no direct involvement within the business and is paid on an annual basis. In a Professional license, there is no minimum capital requirement. Many Entrepreneurs make mistakes while choosing business licenses in Dubai. Therefore it is always advisable to consult with a business consultant to avoid mistakes and loss.
Activities Involved in Professional License
Any company or individual with trained skills is often termed as knowledgeable. Individuals and corporations that need a DED professional license in Dubai include the following:
- Accountants, Auditors, and Financial Advisors
- Advertising Professionals
- Architectural Consultants
- Beauty Salons
- Business Consultants
- Carpentry and Artisanal Activities
- Consultancies and Management Consultancies
- Entertainment Artists
- Healthcare and Medical Services
- Internet and Web Design Services
- Information Technology Services
- Lawyers and Legal Advisors
- Medical Representatives
- Teachers and Educational Professionals
- Technical Services
- Printing and Publishing
- Security Services
How to get a professional license
Procedure to Get a Professional License in Dubai
- Fill the local service agreement form with the UAE national from a local translator and get the form to attest from a public notary service
- A legal translator seal has not required if the agreement is in Arabic
- Make a Memorandum of Association (MOA) with the sponsor
- Mention the sponsor’s early fee in the agreement
- If you are getting a license for a civil company then you need to fill one more application form and get it attested
- All the partners/owners have to attend the notary to sign the court agreement
- Get approval from the municipality for the tenancy contract
- Submit all the forms with attestation (one original copy each)
- Submit passport copies of owner/partners and NOC for expatriate owner/partners (if any), at any branch of the DED
- Make payment at the counter and get the license; a payment voucher would be issued at the same time
Documents Required to Get a Professional License in Dubai
- The application form needs to fill to get a professional license
- Passport copy of owners or partners
- Copy of local partner’s naturalization book
- NOC from sponsors for foreign partners.
- If a resident of UAE then his/her Emirates ID number is required
- If not resident of UAE the foreign partners have to submit a copy of the visit, tourist, or transit visa
- Initial approval from the relevant authorities, depending on the type of activity to be undertaken (e.g., the Municipality, RTA, National Media Council, etc.)
Benefits of having a Professional License
- Cost-Effective
- 100% foreign ownership
- Flexible market
- Wide range of activities
- No additional income tax or corporate tax on your profit
- Protected Business Engagements with DED
At Business Link UAE, our skilled business advisers offer complete assistance for professional companies found out in Dubai. For more information on all the processes and procedures for getting a knowledgeable license for company setup. Contact or email us at
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