Dubai Mainland Professional
License
For First year
- Dubai Mainland Professional Services License
- Eligible For upto 3 Visa Quotas
- 100% ownership of the company
- Free Company Stamp
- Bank Account Opening ( Assistance)
- Corporate TAX Registration
- VAT Registration
- Free Business Setup Consultation
- Complete Documentation
*Package Excludes – English Trade Name, Immgiration Card, All Visa Costs,Medical, Emirates ID & Insurance Card, DED Voucher Cost covered upto AED 8,500
A Professional Services License Requirements
What exactly is a DED professional license?
In Dubai, businesses engaged in service-oriented activities must obtain a professional license from the Department of Economic Development (DED). This license is exclusively issued by the DED and is accessible only to individuals possessing professional qualifications and substantial expertise within their respective fields.
Entrepreneurs in Dubai often find themselves deliberating between applying for a commercial license or a professional license. Notably, in Dubai, there are numerous business ventures eligible for both professional and commercial licenses.
Who necessitates a DED professional license in Dubai?
In Dubai, every commercial or business activity necessitates a trade license for operation. The DED has implemented an administrative framework that categorizes diverse sectors into distinct licensing options, thereby enhancing regulatory efficiency and facilitating constructive business practices. It’s imperative to select the appropriate trade license tailored to your specific company setup in Dubai.
Moreover, individuals or companies possessing specialized skills fall under the category of professionals. Those requiring a DED professional license in Dubai encompass a wide array of professions, including:
- Accountants, Auditors, and Financial Advisors
- Advertising Professionals
- Entertainment Artists
- Architectural Consultants
- Teachers and Educational Professionals
- Business Consultants
- Carpentry and Artisanal Activities
- Technical Services
- Consultancies
- Printing and Publishing
- Internet and Web Design Services
- Beauty Salons
- Accounting and Auditing Companies
- Information Technology Services
- Management Consultancies
The following list outlines the typical activities necessitating a professional license, widely acknowledged as the standard requirement. Additionally, comprehensive lists of these activities can be accessed through any Department of Economic Development website or office. For optimal guidance tailored to your specific business needs, consulting with a professional business setup company is recommended. They can assist in identifying the most suitable Dubai business license for your venture.
About Professional Services License
How to get a professional license in Dubai?
Paperwork To get a DED professional license in Dubai, the first step involves paperwork. Gathering the right documents and having them ready beforehand is advisable. Therefore, the paperwork requirement is dependent on the nature of the business.
Documents required for
- Professional license
- Passport copy(s) of the expatriate business owner(s)
- Emirates ID copy(s) of the expatriate business owner(s), if a resident of the UAE
- Visit visa copy(s), if the expatriate business owner(s) is not a resident of the UAE
- Passport and Emirates ID copies of the local partner
- NOC from the expatriate business owner’s sponsor
- Additional approvals listed by the DED
- Moreover, approvals from the Municipality and Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) (if applicable)
Department of Economic Development (DED)
The Department of Economic Development issues the professional licenses in Dubai. Hence, dealing with the Dubai DED on a regular basis is essential. Though getting a professional license in Dubai with the DED is easy, this is the process one has to follow. The DED will charge a fee and a security deposit may be required under certain circumstances. Also, the BR1 form, name reservation certificate, tenancy contract, and EJARI registration certificate need to be submitted to the DED. A more efficient way to handle the paperwork and DED formalities is to get them done by professionals or a business setup company. Since, this speeds the licensing process and works out to be more cost-effective.
Cost of a professional license in Dubai, UAE
Dubai professional license costs around AED 15,310 includes the following Professional license fees, Trade name fees, Service agent fees, Market fees (depending upon the tenancy amount), Government cultural fees, Administrative service fees, Local fees, etc.
Can a professional company have 100% ownership?
The most advantageous aspect of a DED professional license is that it allows you 100% ownership of your business in Dubai. Companies with trade licenses other than a professional license are to partner with a UAE national. As per UAE law, the UAE national will hold 51% shares in the business while the foreign partner will hold the remaining 49%.
With a professional license, you will only need an agreement with a local service agent to whom you have to pay an agreed fee annually. But the ownership remains with you alone. Companies holding a professional license in Dubai need a local agent for all government-related proceedings. However, with FZCS , we will act as your local service agent, creating an agreement that will safeguard your investment and ownership.
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