Professional License in Dubai

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Professional Licensing

The Professional License is issued by the Economic Development Department of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is specifically for individuals or companies that provide services in the fields of management consultancy, law practice, engineering, healthcare, and a variety of specialized areas.

Obtaining a DED professional license allows individuals or companies to legally operate and provide their professional services within Dubai with 100% ownership of the business for foreigners. This ownership model often necessitates a partnership with a local service agent (LSA) while retaining full ownership rights.

The process involves application through the Department of Economic Development (DED), complying with regulations, and submitting required documentation including a Memorandum of Association (MOA) with the sponsor. This professional license in Dubai offers credibility and legal validity for service-centric enterprises, promoting entrepreneurial growth with full ownership benefits.

Documents Required For Professional Licensing in Dubai

Due to its high demand among entrepreneurs and investors in Dubai, obtaining a professional license for a services business is a relatively fast and simple process. You’ll need:

Copy of passport
Copy of visa
Emirates ID ( For residents )
Copies of educational and professional certifications
Two passport-sized photographs
Copy of Jinsiyya/Muwatana of the Local Service Agent ( LSA)
Copy of Ejari/ registered Tenancy Contract for your office

If you are in the United Arab Emirates on any kind of visa, be it a work visa, a residence visa, a business visa, or a visit visa, you need to submit a copy of the pages on your passport where your visa has been stamped. In case the visa has not been stamped, but issued as a separate document, a copy of this needs to be attached.
If you are in the United Arab Emirates on a work visa or a residence visa, you additionally need to submit a No Objection Certificate from your Sponsor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Professional License is a document issued by the Economic Development Department of Dubai, UAE, allowing individuals or companies to legally operate and provide professional services within Dubai.

Businesses offering professional services in fields such as management consultancy, law practice, engineering, healthcare, and various specialized areas typically require a Professional License.

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