Professional Trade License in UAE
Obtain your Professional Trade License for consulting, professional services, and service-based businesses in Dubai and across the UAE. Ideal for consultants, advisors, and service providers.
What is a Professional Trade License?
A Professional Trade License in the UAE allows individuals and companies to provide professional services, consulting, and advisory services. This license is perfect for consultants, advisors, freelancers, and service providers in fields such as management consulting, legal services, accounting, engineering, IT services, marketing, and other professional disciplines.
Key Features & Benefits
Professional Services
Provide consulting, advisory, and professional services to clients
Flexible Setup
Can operate from office, co-working space, or virtual office
No Capital Requirement
No minimum capital requirement for professional licenses
Solo or Partnership
Available for individual professionals or partnerships
Fast Processing
Quick license issuance, typically 5-10 working days
Cost-Effective
Lower setup and renewal costs compared to commercial licenses
How to Get Your Professional Trade License
A streamlined process designed for efficiency and success
Define Service Category
Specify the exact professional services you will provide
Choose Business Structure
Decide between sole proprietorship, partnership, or company structure
Select Jurisdiction
Choose Mainland or Freezone based on your client base and market access needs
Reserve Trade Name
Submit and get approval for your professional practice name
Submit Application
Complete application with professional qualifications and service descriptions
License Approval
Receive Professional Trade License and begin providing services
Required Documents
- Passport copies of license holder(s)
- Professional qualifications or certifications
- Trade name reservation
- Office space lease (or virtual office agreement)
- Service description and business plan
- Initial approval from DED or Freezone authority
Need Help with Documentation?
Our expert team will guide you through all required documents and ensure everything is properly prepared and submitted.
Get Expert AssistanceWhy Choose Najoom for Your Professional License?
Expert service categorization
Fast license processing
Flexible office solutions
Complete documentation
Ongoing compliance support
Cost-effective packages
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Professional Trade License in UAE | Service Business License Dubai
Professional Licenses cover services such as management consulting, legal advisory, accounting, engineering, IT consulting, marketing, HR consulting, training, and other professional advisory services. The specific services depend on your qualifications and the license category.
Yes, Professional License holders can provide services to international clients. Freezone Professional Licenses are particularly suitable for serving global clients, while Mainland licenses provide access to local UAE clients.
While not always mandatory, having relevant professional qualifications, certifications, or experience strengthens your application and may be required for certain specialized services.
Yes, you can include multiple related professional service activities under a single Professional License, as long as they fall within the professional services category.
Professional Licenses are for service-based businesses (consulting, advisory), while Commercial Licenses are for trading activities (buying/selling goods). Professional Licenses typically have lower costs and simpler requirements.
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