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LICENSES AND PERMITS IN THE UAE

We select the right business activity, prepare the full document package, obtain all external approvals, and deliver a ready-to-use license.

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When It’s Needed and Why

  • Starting a New Business or Changing Your Activity Profile

  • Adding New Activities and Want to Avoid Any Rejections

  • Industry-Specific Approvals Required

  • Get Your License Quickly, Without Surprises from the Bank or Regulator

What Exactly We Do

      • Case Assessment: Business Model, Zone/Emirate, Activity Codes, Risks.
      • Jurisdiction Selection: Mainland vs Freezone, Comparison of Timelines, Requirements, and Ownership Costs.
      • Document Package: Incorporation Documents, Lease/Office Agreement (or Flexi-Desk), Floor Plans (if Required), Corporate Resolutions.
      • External Approvals: Preparing Forms, Translations, Certifications, and Obtaining Authorizations.
      • Submission and Comment Resolution: Maintaining Communication with Authorities Until Final Approval.
      • License Delivery: Receiving the Final License and Providing Originals/Digital Copies.
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External Approvals (Typical Scope)

  • Certain business activities may require approvals from industry regulators and municipal authorities. Some common sectors include:

    • Healthcare (clinics, laboratories, pharmacies)

    • Education / EdTech (learning centers, courses, childcare institutions)

    • Food & Beverage (restaurants, cafes, catering, food import/export)

    • Real Estate / Property (brokering, property management)

    • Security / Safety (security services, safety systems)

    • Media / Marketing (content production, advertising agencies, influencer services)

    • Tourism / Hospitality (travel agencies, hotels, short-term rentals)

    • Financial / Fintech (specific regimes and regulators)

    • Telecom / IT (some digital services, data centers, cloud — scenario-dependent)

LICENSE TYPES

  • Commercial / Trading

    Trading (Wholesale/Retail, E-Commerce, Import/Export).

  • Professional / Services

    Consulting, IT, Marketing, Agency Services, etc.

  • Industrial

    Manufacturing/Assembly, Warehousing, and Light Processing.

  • SPECIAL REGIMES

    Financial Services (regulated by specific authorities), Healthcare, Education, Security, Media, etc.

5 STEPS

  • BRIEF AND MODEL SELECTION

    Defining Activities and Jurisdiction.

  • DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

    Collecting and Finalizing the Document Package.

  • EXTERNAL APPROVALS

    Preparing and Submitting Approvals (if Required).

  •  LICENSE

    Submission, Support, Issuance

  • After License

    Establishment Card, Visas, Bank (Optional)

Cases

  • Case №1. Company Registration in a Dubai Free Zone
    Task

    A client from the trading sector wanted to open a company in Dubai, retain full ownership, and get a bank account.

    Solution
    1. We selected the JAFZA free zone because it offered the right conditions and a solid business base.
    2. Prepared the documents: company name, memorandum of association, passport copies, and business plan, and submitted everything to the free zone authority.
    3. Assisted the client with opening a bank account and obtaining a residence visa.
    Result

    Within two weeks, the company was registered and received its license. The bank account was opened within a month. The client obtained a company with full ownership, a residence visa, and all the rights to conduct business in the UAE.

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  • Case №2. Company Registration in Dubai
    Task

    The client needed to set up a company in Dubai and organize its structure so the business remained under their control without unnecessary risks.

    Solution
    1. We created a structure: an offshore company owns a stake in the local firm.
    2. Prepared the memorandum of association, registered the company name, and obtained the license.
    3. Set up operating procedures: meetings, signatures, and legal reporting requirements.

    Result

    Within two months, the company was ready to operate. The client has a license, a clear structure, and full management rights. They can conduct business in Dubai and bring in partners without any issues.

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  • Case №3. Free Zone Company Registration and Bank Account Setup
    Task

    A foreign client wanted to set up a company in the UAE and get a bank account for business without lengthy procedures.

    Solution
    1. We chose a free zone with simple regulations.
    2. Prepared the memorandum of association and license, and registered the company name.
    3. Assisted the client at the bank and helped open an account.
    Result

    Within six weeks, the company was officially operating, the license was issued, and the bank account was active. The client could conduct business in the UAE without delays or complications.

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