ProfessionalLicense in Dubai
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What is a Professional License in Dubai?
A Professional License is granted to professionals who offer professional services in the United Arab Emirates. This includes architects, product design experts, interior designers, web designers, UI/UX designers, and other professionals offering their services.
Activities Covered UnderDubai Professional License
Accountants, Auditors and Financial Advisors
Accounting and Auditing Companies
Advertising professionals and Entertainment Artists
Architectural Consultants
Beauty Salons
Business Consultants
Carpentry and Artisan Activities
Computer Graphic Design
Consultancy Services
Document Clearing
Health and Medical Services
Information Technology Services
Internet and Web Design Services
Lawyers and Legal Advisors
Management Consultancy
Medical Representatives
Printing and Publishing
Teachers and Educational Professors
Technical Services
Security Services
Benefits of Professional License
100% foreign ownership allowed
No corporate or personal income taxes
100% repatriation of capital and profits allowed
Easy renewal of Business License
Ease of doing business
Stable business environment
Access to a wide market
Required Documents
Copy of passport
Copy of visa
Emirates ID, if already resident in the United Arab Emirates
Copies of educational and professional certifications
Two passport-sized photographs
Copy of Jinsiyya or Muwatana of the Local Service Agent
Copy of Ejari or registered Tenancy Contract for your office
Renewal of Professional License
Your Dubai Professional License needs to be renewed every year. When doing so, it is important that your training credentials are still valid. You can apply for renewal one month before expiration to extend validity for another year.
Applying for renewal after expiration may incur late penalties. You cannot continue business operations until your Professional License has been renewed by the Department of Economic Development in your emirate.