Professional Trade License Dubai UAE

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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 : 

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. 

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. 

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