How to start an Event Management Business in Dubai

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How to Start an Event
Management Business in Dubai?
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How to Start an Event Management Business in
Dubai?
SHURAA INDIA
Dubai is the event capital of the world. Be it a
sporting spectacle, the Dubai Expo, or anything
else high-scale events are always around the
corner in the UAE. Therefore, opening an event
management company is a lucrative career choice
for Indian investors. However, you might be
thinking, how to start an event management
business in Dubai? Well, we answer all your
queries in this blog. Moreover, our business
consultants provide end-to-end business
assistance to help you launch your event
management company in the UAE. We take care of
the paperwork, licensing, banking, and
everything else.
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What is an Event Management Company in the UAE?
Event management businesses are those that plan
and handle corporate events. They plan
ceremonies, celebrations, product debuts, and
presentations, as well as meetings. The first
step in establishing an event management company
in Dubai is to apply for an event management
license.
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How to Start an Event Management Business in
Dubai?

1. Shortlist the Business Activities
2. Reserve a Trading Name for your Event Management
   Company
3. Mainland or Free Zone Make a Choice
4. Secure the Event Management License
5. Open a Bank Account

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1. Shortlist the Business Activities
Its critical that you know exactly what type
of business you want to run. This is because you
must mention your company operations in your
service license application. At this point,
business formation experts at Shuraa India can
assist you in ensuring that your application is
accurate and comprehensive. Once youve
determined which activities you want to include
in your license, its time to file your
application. You can get in touch with the
Department of Economic Development (DED) for a
mainland establishment. Moreover, you can also
launch your event management firm in any of the
free zones.
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2. Reserve a Trading Name for your Event
Management Company
Do you have a list of company names in mind for
your event management venture in the Emirates?
If not, discuss with your partners and list down
3-4 desired trading names you wish to keep as
your official name. Moreover, dont forget to
follow all the naming convention guidelines when
deciding your companys legal name. In addition,
you can follow the best practice of keeping a
name thats unique, catchy, and indicative of
your activities.
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3. Mainland or Free Zone Make a Choice
Where do you want to establish your company as
an Indian event planner? You can open your event
management venture in the mainland region and
enjoy the various associated benefits. Some of
these include the freedom to have as many
partners as you want alongside access to the
local market. In addition, the flexibility to
apply for numerous visas is also a prime
benefit. A specialized free zone like the
Fujairah Creative City is also a viable option
for becoming an event organizer. Moreover, you
dont need to pay any taxes when you set up your
company in a free zone.
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4. Secure the Event Management License in Dubai
You can apply for an event management license
once you have completed all the above steps.
Ensure that you submit all the mandatory
documents alongside the business application.
Some of these documents include Passport copies
of all the shareholders Copy of your visit
visa/entry stamp Colored photographs (2) You
also need to renew your event management license
from time to time to maintain its validity.
Failing to do so can lead to penalties and
strict legal actions against your legal entity.
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5. Open a Bank Account
You need to open a corporate bank account to
manage all the monetary transactions of your
event management company. Ensure that you always
choose a reliable bank that offers top-notch
banking services. Moreover, invest enough time
in research before finalizing a bank. However,
you dont have to worry about any of this when
you work with the legal advisors at Shuraa
India. We help Indian business aspirants and
other expatriates find the ideal bank for their
event management venture.
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How Much Does it Cost to Launch an Event
Management Company in Dubai?
The costs of setting up an event management
firm vary depending on the business location.
However, note that both free zone and mainland
establishments are affordable. The cost of a
license on the mainland is determined by the
legal category of the license. The cost of a
free zone company varies from one to the next.
In addition, most come in the form of a package
depending on the business activities and
required visa permits. Therefore, its difficult
to define an estimate for opening such an
enterprise in Dubai.
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Benefits of Setting Up an Event Management
Business in the
UAE
1. The best part about setting up an event
management firm is the hassle-free establishment
process. In addition, the consuming and doesnt
process require
isnt hefty
time- initial

• investments.
• You can repatriate 100 of your profits and
  capital gains when you start an event management
  business. Moreover, you dont need to pay any
  personal or corporate taxes in the UAE.
• Dubai hosts several mega-events each year.
  Moreover, the city is also home to many corporate
  spectacles and celebrations. Therefore, business
  opportunities for an event planner in this
  region are endless.

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Start your Event Management Business in Dubai
Today!
An Indian event organizer cant ask for more
favorable business conditions than what the UAE
presents. Therefore, now is the right time to
get started with your dream venture in this
country. If you have any concerns regarding how
to start an event management business in Dubai,
feel free to connect with the company formation
at Shuraa India.
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OUR STORY
SHURAA THE PIONEERS OF BUSINESS SETUP SERVICES
IN THE UAE Shuraa Business Setup was founded by
Mr Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuquei in the year
2001. The organization was initiated with an
agenda to help individuals start a business in
Dubai or any other emirates. For the past 20
years, we have registered over 35,000 companies
in the UAE.Shuraa Business Setup helps with
crucial paperwork and other governmental
permissions which is important while setting up a
business in Dubai. We share years of
acquaintance with the government officials and
regulatory authorities, that makes business
setup easier.
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