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A freelance license in the UAE (also referred to as a freelance permit)
- is a type of commercial license that allows individuals to conduct business activities as self-employed persons in the Emirates.
Types of licenses:
To register a freelance license, you can choose from more than 100 types of activities, some of them are listed below.:
Web, Mobile, Software Development and Architecture Freelancer
IT and Telecommunication Networking Freelancer
Data Science and Analytics Freelancer
Customer Service Freelancer
IT and Telecommunication Networking Freelancer
Data Science and Analytics Freelancer
Customer Service Freelancer
eLearning Advisor
Executive Coaching
Researcher
Trainer
Executive Coaching
Researcher
Trainer
Apparel Designer
Concept Designer
Costume Designer
Fashion Artist
Fashion Designer
Fashion Stylist
Image Consultant
Hair Stylist
Interior Designer
Jewellery Designer
Make-up Artist
Object Designer
Personal Shopper
Textile Designer
Visual Merchandiser
Concept Designer
Costume Designer
Fashion Artist
Fashion Designer
Fashion Stylist
Image Consultant
Hair Stylist
Interior Designer
Jewellery Designer
Make-up Artist
Object Designer
Personal Shopper
Textile Designer
Visual Merchandiser
Design Activities:
Education Activities:
Media Activities:
Tech Activities:
Actor
Aerial Shoot
Photographer
Animator
Artist
Audio / Sound Engineer
Brand Consultant
Cameraman
Choreographer
Composer
Content Provider
Copywriter
Creative Director
Director: Film, Television, Music, Theatre
Editor: Audio/Video
Editor: Publishing
Events Planner
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Journalist
Lighting Specialist
Market Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Music Director
Musician
New Media Specialist
PR Specialist
Presenter TV/Radio
Producer
Scriptwriter
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Influencer
Translator
Wardrobe Stylist
Web Developer
Web Designer
Writer
Aerial Shoot
Photographer
Animator
Artist
Audio / Sound Engineer
Brand Consultant
Cameraman
Choreographer
Composer
Content Provider
Copywriter
Creative Director
Director: Film, Television, Music, Theatre
Editor: Audio/Video
Editor: Publishing
Events Planner
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Journalist
Lighting Specialist
Market Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Music Director
Musician
New Media Specialist
PR Specialist
Presenter TV/Radio
Producer
Scriptwriter
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Influencer
Translator
Wardrobe Stylist
Web Developer
Web Designer
Writer
List of Required Documents:
Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months).
Photograph (see photo requirements).
Proof of address (documents from any country are acceptable, e.g.):
Passport displaying a residence permit,
Bank statement showing your address,
Utility bills (e.g., electricity, water, gas).
Photograph (see photo requirements).
Proof of address (documents from any country are acceptable, e.g.):
Passport displaying a residence permit,
Bank statement showing your address,
Utility bills (e.g., electricity, water, gas).
International passport (valid for at least 6 months).
Photo (see photo requirements).
Proof of residence — a document from any country is suitable (passport with residence permit, bank statement with address, utility bills).
Document registration procedure
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Preparation and verification of documents
You will send us the necessary documents in advance so that we can check and prepare everything.
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Day 1: Applying for a license
The license is issued remotely.
The personal presence of the applicant is not required.
The personal presence of the applicant is not required.
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Day 10: Filing an application for registration with the Migration Service
Registration with the migration Service is mandatory for obtaining a resident visa. The personal presence of the applicant is not required.
Processing takes 7-10 business days.
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Day 13: Obtaining an entry permit to the UAE
The entry permit is a mandatory stage of obtaining a resident visa, regardless of whether you are outside the UAE or inside the UAE.
It is carried out remotely.
Processing takes 7-10 business days.
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Day 16: Personal arrival in the UAE for medical examination and fingerprinting
From this point on, arrival in the UAE (if you are abroad) and the personal presence of the applicant are required to undergo a medical examination and fingerprinting.
Processing takes 7-10 business days.
Personal presence of the applicant.
From the moment of the beginning of this procedure and until obtaining a resident visa, you cannot leave the UAE.
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Day 26: Obtaining a resident visa
After this point, you can leave the UAE if necessary.
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Personal presence is not required to obtain an Emirates ID.
We can get the documents ourselves and give them to you.
We can get the documents ourselves and give them to you.
*Business days are counted. The deadlines are indicative and based on the practice of processing documents for previous clients. The timing may vary depending on the actions of government agencies.
It is possible without the presence of the applicant.
It is carried out remotely.
Day 30: Receiving an Emirates ID (UAE Resident Identification card)
This step is handled remotely
Processing takes 7-10 business days.
The possibility of commercial activity
You can legally carry out commercial/business activities and accept payment for services.
The opportunity
to sponsor a family
to sponsor a family
Advantages of a freelance license
You can apply for a 2-year residence visa for family members: spouse, children, parents
acquiring a freelance license provides a number of advantages:
Receiving
Emirates ID
Emirates ID
A freelance license is the basis for applying for an Emirates ID (resident visa)
Opening a Personal Bank Account in the UAE
You can open a personal bank account with UAE banks and enjoy all the associated benefits.
Find out the cost and other details
To inquire about costs and details, or to begin the process, please leave your contact information. We will call you or message you on your preferred messenger.
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Answers to questions:
No, it is not required.
The exhaustive list of required documents is provided above.
The exhaustive list of required documents is provided above.
No, a freelance license does not permit hiring employees.
You are only authorised to conduct commercial activities individually, as a self-employed person.
You are only authorised to conduct commercial activities individually, as a self-employed person.
Yes, you can. You can provide services to both individuals and companies located in the UAE.
If you have obtained a freelance license only for the purpose of obtaining a resident visa (Emirates ID) and does not conduct any commercial activity, then you do not need to submit reports.
If you are going to conduct commercial activities and make a profit, then you need to submit reports to the tax service.
If you are going to conduct commercial activities and make a profit, then you need to submit reports to the tax service.
Yes, to obtain a resident visa based on a freelance license, you must purchase medical insurance.
If you need help choosing health insurance, we can provide assistance.
If you need help choosing health insurance, we can provide assistance.
No, only one profession or activity can be selected per freelance license.
Find out the cost and other details
To inquire about costs and details, or to begin the process, please leave your contact information. We will call you or message you on your preferred messenger.
Write your phone number
By clicking on the button, you agree to the terms of data processing and the privacy policy.
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