Professional licence in the UAE
A professional licence is designed for consultants, service providers, freelancers and skilled professionals. We help you set up a professional company in a free zone or on the mainland and get you ready to invoice clients.
What is a professional licence?
A professional licence covers service-based activities that rely on skills and expertise, such as management consultancy, marketing, IT services, design and training.
Some professions, such as engineering, legal or healthcare services, require qualifications or approval from a regulator. We check this for your activity before you apply.
Key benefits
- Consultancy and service activities
- Free zone and mainland options
- Suitable for solo founders and teams
- Residence visas available
- Option to add related activities
Who a professional licence suits
Consultants
Management, business, IT and marketing consultancy.
Freelancers and creatives
Design, content, media and digital services.
Regulated professions
Guidance on qualifications and regulator approvals.
Documents you will need
- Passport copies of shareholders and manager
- Passport-size photographs
- Three proposed trade names
- Detailed description of your activities
- Office or flexi-desk details
- Any activity-specific approvals or qualifications
How the process works
Activity check
We confirm your exact activities and whether any external approval is needed.
Jurisdiction and package
We compare free zone and mainland options and send an itemised quote.
Application
We reserve your trade name and submit your licence application.
Licence and next steps
Your licence is issued, then we handle visas, bank and tax registration.
Can I get a professional licence as a freelancer?
Do I need a local partner for a professional licence?
Related services
Ready to start your UAE company?
Book a free consultation. We will recommend the right free zone, licence and visa package for your plans and give you a clear, itemised quote.
Founder Solutions FZ-LLC is an independent business setup consultancy and an authorized channel partner of the free zones named on this site. We are not a government entity. Licence approvals, government fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and may change.
Founder Solutions FZ-LLC helps entrepreneurs set up and grow their business in the UAE: free zone and mainland company formation, licensing, visas and tax registration, handled end to end since 2021.
