Securing a Professional Trade License for Business Ventures in 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.
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.
The documents which are required for a professional license are as follows:
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.
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.
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