FAQs about Emirabiz Services
Yes, freelance visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children, and other dependents. However, sponsorship eligibility depends on meeting the minimum income requirements set by UAE immigration authorities.
Yes, a freelance visa is a fully legal way to work as an independent professional in the UAE. It is issued by UAE free zones and mainland authorities, allowing individuals to operate within specific service-based industries.
The total cost of a freelance visa in Dubai comprises the freelance permit cost and the actual visa fees. The most affordable freelance permit is available at 9,200 AED. The freelance visa under this permit includes 2,000 AED for the establishment card and 5,000 AED for the resident visa.
Working from home in Dubai is feasible if your professional activities are internet-based. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Obtain a freelance permit or license
- Apply for your freelance visa in Dubai (if don’t have an active residency visa)
- Open a bank account
- Promote your services online and within community groups
- Deliver your services via the internet
- Utilize social media to market your products
- Renew your freelance permit annually
Yes, upon having your visa stamped in your passport, you can sponsor your dependents. Remember, you'll need an attested tenancy contract and legalized marriage/birth certificates to apply for residency for your family members.
Typically, freelancing involves providing professional services. For trading, it's advisable to obtain a trade license specifying the trading of products.
If you intend to live and work permanently in the UAE, a UAE residency visa, which can be opened under a freelance permit, is necessary.
As per the Amazon regulations, a physical person without a trade license can be a merchant.
As per the law, it is illegal to trade or do any business in the UAE without a business license. Penalties for doing business without a license reach up to 500,000 AED (137,000 USD). Selling through social media is also considered as doing online business.
Yes, you can. You need to obtain a trade license. You also need to take approvals that your bakery products meet the hygiene requirements during preparation and that you (or your helpers) are not carrying any diseases.
Planning to start a business in the UAE? With Emirabiz, you can navigate the process quickly and effortlessly. We provide expert assistance with company registration, licensing, residency visas, bank accounts, and comprehensive business support.