Professional License
A professional trade license in Dubai is a permit issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED) that authorises individuals or service-oriented companies to provide specific professional services within the UAE.
To be eligible for a professional license, you must hold a professional degree or training and have relevant work experience. Individuals and companies that require a DED professional license in Dubai include the following:
- Project management services
- Accountancy, audit and financial services
- Marketing and advertising services
- Architectural consultancy
- Human resources consultancy
- Teaching and educational consultancy & services
- Business consultancy and corporate services
- Lawyers and legal advisors
- Environmental services
- Carpentry and artisanal activities
- Technical services
- Printing and publishing
- Design services
- Internet and web design services
- Beauty and personal care
- IT and IT enabled services
- Research and development
- Management Consultancies
- Healthcare and medical consultancy and services
- Administrative services
- Real Estate
- Typing and photocopying services
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Benefits of having a professional license include 100% ownership for foreign investors and no need a local sponsor, instant license for some activities means office space is not mandatory for the first one year, lower administrative and operational expenses.
The cost of a professional license in Dubai starts from AED 9,000 to AED 45,000. The amount of money depends on several factors, such as specific professional activities fees, company name, administration and government fees, tenancy contracts, number of shareholders, external approvals/NOCs and more.
Documents required to obtain a professional license are:
- Passport copies and passport photos of the shareholders and directors of the company
- Completed license application form
- Initial approval certificate
- Business name reservation certificate
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Education and professional qualifications
- Approvals/NOCs from relevant industry authorities
For more details please book a free consultation call with our business formation team to ensure your paperwork is accurate, from passport details to professional qualifications. Avail lifetime support to set up your company, get residency visa & establish your business from us. We assist in all communications with local departments, ensuring you’re trade-ready!
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