Professional Trade License in Dubai, UAE
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Professional Trade License in Dubai, UAE
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai issues a range of licenses customized for different business categories: commercial licenses for trading, industrial licenses for manufacturing, and professional licenses for specialized activities. Our expertise lies in providing detailed guidance on acquiring a DED professional license in Dubai.
What does a DED professional license entail?
Businesses operating in service-related sectors within Dubai must secure a professional license, exclusively issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED).
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Who requires a DED professional license in Dubai?
Moreover, any individual or company possessing specialized skills can be classified as a professional. Those in Dubai who require a DED professional license include:
- Accountants, Auditors, and Financial Advisors
- Advertising Professionals
- Entertainment Artists
- Architectural Consultants
- Teachers and Educational Professionals
- Business Consultants
- Lawyers and Legal Advisors
- Medical Representatives
- Management Consultancies
- 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
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
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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.
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.
Can complete ownership be achieved for a professional company?
One of the most advantageous aspects of obtaining a DED professional license is the opportunity for 100% ownership of your Dubai-based business.
Under a professional license, you'll only need to establish an agreement with a local service agent, who receives an agreed-upon annual fee. However, ownership remains solely with you. Companies with a professional license in Dubai must appoint a local agent for government-related procedures. Fortunately, with Shuraa Business Setup, we can act as your local service agent, drafting an agreement to protect your investment and preserve your ownership rights.