Professional Trade License Dubai UAE
Securing a Professional Trade License for Business Ventures in Dubai, UAE
Professional Trade License Dubai UAE
In Dubai, the Department of Economic Development (DED) issues various licenses tailored to distinct business types: commercial licenses for trading, industrial licenses for manufacturing, and professional licenses for professional activities. Our focus is on comprehensive insights into obtaining a DED professional license in Dubai.
What does a DED professional license entail?
Companies operating in service-related sectors within Dubai are required to obtain a professional license. The issuance of this license (DED) is solely within the jurisdiction of the Department of Economic Development.
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Who needs a DED professional licence in Dubai?
Furthermore, any company or individual possessing specialised skills can be categorised as a professional. The individuals and companies in Dubai that necessitate a DED professional license encompass :
Accountants, Auditors, and Financial Advisors
Advertising Professionals
Entertainment Artists
Architectural Consultants
Teachers and Educational Professionals
Business Consultants
Lawyers and Legal Advisors
Medical Representatives
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
Healthcare and Medical Services
Accountants, Auditors, and Financial Advisors
Advertising Professionals
Entertainment Artists
Architectural Consultants
Teachers and Educational Professionals
Business Consultants
Lawyers and Legal Advisors
Medical Representatives
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
Healthcare and Medical Services
Documents required for Professional license
The documents which are required for a professional license are as follows:
Passport copy(s) of the expatriate business owner(s)
Visit visa copy(s), if the expatriate business owner(s) is not a resident of the UAE
Passport size photograph of the local partner
Cost of a professional license in Dubai, UAE
Dubai professional license costs around AED 15,000* including 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.
Is complete ownership possible for a professional company?
The most advantageous aspect of obtaining a DED professional license is its provision for 100% ownership of your Dubai-based business.
When operating under a professional license, you will only need to establish an agreement with a local service agent, to whom an agreed-upon annual fee is paid. However, the sole ownership remains with you. Businesses holding a professional license in Dubai are required to have a local agent for all government-related processes. Fortunately, with Shuraa Business Setup, we can serve as your local service agent, crafting an agreement that safeguards your investment and ensures your ownership remains intact.
