Professional License
Professional License in Dubai UAE Application - E First
Professional License In Dubai, UAE
The professional license in Dubai is reserved for businesses and individuals specialising in providing certain professional services. Doctors, engineers, teachers, lawyers, accountants, artisans, performing artists, and other professionals planning to offer skills and services directly to customers in Dubai and the UAE need a professional license. Dubai also requires a professional license for companies that provide professional services.
Who Can Apply for a Professional License?
The professional license UAE issues is limited to specific, service-oriented activities. Applicants must typically have relevant education, training, and experience in the chosen profession.
A professional license is also popular among those who want to start IT companies or engage in media activities within Dubai.
- Doctors
- Engineers
- Teachers
- Lawyers
- Accountants
- Artisans
- Performing Artists
- IT & Media Professionals
Legal Form of Companies with a Professional License
Typically, professional companies in Dubai are established by professionals with the necessary license. This is often a sole proprietorship professional company.
In some cases, a professional company can have multiple owners (a partnership among professionals), known as a civil company. When foreigners establish a professional sole proprietorship or civil company, they must have a local service agent.
Public shareholding companies, LLCs, branches of foreign companies, and branches of freezone companies may also engage in professional activities (with limitations depending on the specific activity).
- Sole proprietorship professional company (common)
- Civil company (professional partnership)
- Foreign company branch / Freezone company branch (where allowed)
- LLC / PSC options (activity-dependent)
Advantages of Obtaining a Professional License in UAE
Applying for a UAE professional license is the first step toward practising your profession legally.
We simplify credential verification
Documentary requirements can be confusing. We guide you through required attestations, primary source verification (when applicable), and the correct submission flow.
Steps Involved in Obtaining a Dubai Professional License
Basic steps (final steps may vary depending on profession and authority requirements).
Local Service Agent
Appointment of local service agent, sign & attest the agreement with a notary.
Agreements & Tenancy
MOA preparation, court agreement signing, and tenancy approval by Dubai Municipality.
Submission & Fee
Submit documents to DED, pay the application fee, and collect payment voucher.