Dubai Freelance License
Get Your Freelance Permit in the UAE

A Freelance UAE License allows individuals to work independently in approved professions across the UAE without being tied to a specific employer or company.

Anyone with relevant skills or expertise in approved professions, including individuals holding an active UAE residency visa, is eligible to apply for a Freelance UAE License.

Yes, you can apply for a Freelance UAE License as a non-resident, but currently, freelance visas for non-residents are on hold.

If you are a freelancer and wish to get a Freelance UAE license, please follow the below steps:

Step 1: Fill the form with the following mandatory information:

• Name
• Contact number
• Nationality
• Email Id
• Profession

Step 2: Upon submission of the request, you will receive a confirmation email and an expert will be assigned to you.

Step 3: The assigned expert will contact you and activate the login details for the application submission.

Step 4: Your assigned expert will guide you to fill in mandatory fields, upload the required documents, and support you with the payment and application submission. 

Step 5: Once the application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email including the FreelanceUAE licence.

The following documents will be requested to initiate and complete your application:

• Passport Copy
• Emirates ID Copy 

• Legal work authorization in the UAE
• Freedom to work with multiple clients or companies
• Low setup costs
• Option to sponsor family members
• No personal income tax in the UAE

Yes, freelancers can collaborate with clients locally and internationally, expanding their opportunities globally

Currently, the below professions can apply for a Freelance UAE license:

• Fashion Designer
• Game Developer
• Music Producer
• Jewellery Designer
• Musician
• Interior Designer
• Event Planner
• Online Seller
• Visual Artist
• Photographer
• Web3 Consultant
• Dancer
• Makeup
• Artist/Beautician
• Translator/Interpreter
• Digital Marketer
• Author
• Promoter
• Software Developer
• Voiceover Artist
• Influencer/Blogger
• Graphic Designer
• Copywriter
• Model
• Web Developer
• Web3 and AI
• Researcher
• Personal Trainer
• Life Coach
• Events Moderator &
• MC
• Blockchain Developer
• Copywriters
• Footwear (E-Seller)
• Gifts (E-Seller)
• Imitation Jewellery (E-Seller)
• Influencer / Content Creator
• Jewellery Designer
• Makeup Artist / Beautician
• Perfumes (E-Seller)
• Ready Made Garments (E-Seller)
• Sports Wear (E-Seller)
• Stationary (E-Seller)
• Sunglasses, Handbags, and Personal accessories (E-Seller)
• Translator / Interpreter
• Voiceover Artists

No, having an office is not mandatory. Freelancers can work remotely from anywhere in the UAE or even abroad.

Yes, a Freelance UAE License gives you the flexibility to work with multiple clients or companies simultaneously.

You can expect it within 7-10 working days, assuming the authority received all the required forms 
and documents.

No, hiring or sponsoring employees is not permitted.

VAT registration is compulsory if your annual earnings exceed AED 375,000. However, if your yearly income ranges between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000, VAT registration is optional.

The Freelance UAE License is valid for one year and can be easily renewed annually to continue working legally in the UAE.

The Freelance UAE license is strictly issued in the name of the applicant, using the format: Umar Farook FL 247635. Here, “Umar Farook” represents the freelancer’s name, “FL” is the designation for freelance, and the number signifies the account identifier.

No, you can only choose one profession for each Freelance UAE license.

No, however, you’ll require a valid UAE visa to renew your Freelance UAE license once it expires.

No, each stand as a distinct product and cannot be converted into the other.

You can settle the fees by adding funds to your balance on the online portal, using options like debit card, credit card, or bank transfer. 

The company type is “Freelance” with its sub-type being “Sole Proprietorship”.

Refunds for the Freelance UAE license fee are only applicable if the application is rejected, resulting in a full refund.

Yes, you are required to submit your Personal Trainer Certification Documents when applying for this Profession.