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Who needs a professional license in Dubai?
Professional licenses in Dubai are needed by
companies or individuals with trained skills.
These entities desire to conduct commercial
activities using their skill or profession. The
Department of Economic Development in Dubai (DED)
offer numerous licenses depending on the company
type. Every commercial activity is subjected to
licensing in Dubai. The systematised
administrative services of the town have
segregated the various sectors into different
licensing options providing better regulatory and
constructive facilitates. 
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 For trading activities commercial licenses,
for manufacturing activities industrial licenses
and for professional activities professional
licenses are required. There is usually a
confusion among entrepreneurs, which type of
license should they opt for. Some business has
the feasibility of applying for a commercial
license as well as a professional license in
Dubai. But, getting the right license defines the
scope of the business. In this article we will
concentrate on professional licenses and
comprehend who need a professional license in
Dubai. Nevertheless, before we understand who
needs a professional license lets analyse what
is a professional license.
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What is a professional license in Dubai?
A professional license in Dubai is obtained by
any individual who has entered a service
providing business or has a skill-based
commercial activity. Getting a professional trade
license in Dubai can be rewarding in several
ways. But there is a process that must be
followed and documents are required to get a
professional trade license. An important aspect
of professional licenses in Dubai is the terms of
ownership and liberty. Commercial trading
companies need to partner with a UAE national and
are restricted to supply a share of 51 or more
to the partner. However, under professional
entrepreneurs can enjoy 100 ownership.
Professional company registration in Dubai do
require an agreement with a UAE local service
agent. Nonetheless, there are also some
organisations not obligated to such conditions.
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Who requires professional licenses and what type
of entities?

• Accountants and Auditors
• Business or Financial Advisors
• Advertising Professionals
• Marketing Professionals
• Entertainment Artists
• Architectural Consultants
• Teachers Lectures
• Academic Professionals
• Business Setup Consultants
• Lawyers Legal Advisory
• Medical Representatives
• Carpentry Artisan Activities
• Technical Engineering Services
• Management Consultancy Services
• Internet Web Design Services

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This is the just a common list describing the
commercial activities under which professional
license is required. The Department of Economic
Development in Dubai (DED) decides which
commercial activity will be listed under
professional activities. The DED updates this
list every now-and-then. There are hundreds of
such activities and mentioning all of them here
is difficult. So, the best way to find out is to
consult a business setup expert! Simply this
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consultation now! You may also call us on
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