Professional Services
Legal, accounting, HR and other regulated professional services.
Industry Setup Signals
Activity
Defined
Licence
Mapped
Visas
Planned
Banking
Reviewed
Recommended Approach
Recommended setup
Requirements
What to expect
Licensing
We identify the closest permitted business activity and whether it belongs in mainland, free zone or a regulated route.
Visa Requirements
Visa planning depends on shareholder count, office package and future hiring needs; we align the licence with your expected headcount.
Banking
Banks review activity, ownership, transaction profile and documentation. We prepare the file before introductions begin.
Office Requirements
Depending on the activity, a flexi desk, virtual facility or physical office may be enough. We confirm before you choose a package.
Questions
Frequently asked
Yes - regulated professions like legal practice and audit typically require registration with the relevant professional body or Ministry of Justice in addition to a standard trade licence. We confirm what applies to your specific service.
Most professional services activities qualify for 100% foreign ownership under current UAE regulations, whether mainland or free zone, though a small number of regulated activities still have additional requirements we check upfront.
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