Professional License Dubai
For consultants, designers, engineers and other service providers working under their own name.
Starting from
AED 11,500
License from
- Typical timeline
- 3-7 working days
- Best for
- Consultants, freelancers and small service firms
- Activity
- Services and expertise
- License from
- From AED 11,500
About Professional License Dubai
A professional licence is for people who sell expertise or services rather than goods: consultants, freelancers, agencies, engineers and similar activities.
We pick the exact activity, set up a suitable office arrangement and get you licensed.
Full ownership
In most professional activities you can own the company yourself.
Light overheads
Flexi-desk or shared office options keep costs low.
Credibility
A proper licence for bank accounts, invoices and visas.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Business type
Professional services
Suitable for approved consultancy, design, technical and other service activities.
Ownership
Often 100%
Many professional activities allow foreign ownership subject to applicable rules.
Workspace
Flexible
Depending on the jurisdiction and activity, lighter workspace options may be available.
Approvals
Activity-specific
Certain professions require qualifications, experience or external approvals.
Is this right for you?
Who is a professional licence for?
Consultants
Designers and creative professionals
Technical service providers
Independent professionals establishing companies
Small service-based businesses
Turn expertise into a licensed UAE business
A professional licence can be suitable for businesses whose primary activity is providing expertise, advice or specialised services rather than trading physical goods.
The exact activity determines whether qualifications, professional approvals or other conditions apply.
- Identify the professional activity
- Check qualification requirements
- Select the appropriate jurisdiction
- Arrange the workspace
- Complete licensing
Plan for employees and visas early
If you intend to hire employees or sponsor residence visas, the office arrangement, establishment structure and applicable quotas should be considered during setup.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Professional profile
- Description of services
- Professional activity
- Qualification or experience evidence where required
- Relevant professional information
Founder documents
- Passport copy
- Proof of address
- Proposed company names
- Shareholder details
Workspace
The workspace arrangement must satisfy the requirements of the selected jurisdiction and activity.
External approvals
Certain regulated professions require approval from the relevant professional or government authority.
What is included
- Professional activity selection
- Trade name and approvals
- Licence issuance
- Office or flexi-desk arrangement
- Visa and bank account guidance
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Describe your service
We map it to an approved activity.
- 2
Approvals
Name and initial approval are obtained.
- 3
Sign and pay
Documents are signed and fees paid.
- 4
Licence issued
Start invoicing and apply for visas.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Professional and freelance permits are different
A professional company licence and an individual freelance permit are separate structures with different rights and requirements.
Qualifications may be required
Some professional activities require evidence of education, experience or professional standing.
Activity wording matters
The licence should accurately describe the services you intend to provide.
Visa capacity depends on the setup
Workspace and jurisdiction can affect the number of employee or residence visas available.
Questions, answered
Can't find what you need? Message us and a consultant will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppNo. A professional licence creates a licensed company, while a freelance permit is a personal permit issued in some free zones. We explain which suits you.
Yes. Once licensed you can request visas for employees, depending on your office and quota.
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