FAQs about Emirabiz Services
Sons are generally sponsorable up to 25, and unmarried daughters beyond that if policy conditions are met. Unmarried daughters can typically be sponsored without an age limit, while sons are usually sponsorable up to 25 (special rules may apply for children of determination). Newborns or adoptees require birth or adoption certificates to be recorded promptly for visa processing.
Yes, medical insurance is commonly expected and should match the emirate’s rules and policy class. Align policy start dates with visa activation to avoid idle spend and keep approvals valid.
Foreign civil records, such as marriage certificates and birth certificates, may need legalization and translation. Where required, ensure they are attested by MOFA, so your submission remains compliant and valid residence-ready.
Keep your sponsor status valid by updating contracts, IDs, and tenancy; then align dependents accordingly. Inform your coordinator early so the process and visas remain continuous across the UAE.
For a spouse and children, the minimum salary is often around AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation. Sponsoring parents typically requires a higher minimum salary and larger housing that matches local policy in your emirate.
A family visa allows lawful residence, not automatic work rights. Adults can work after obtaining an employment offer and the employer’s permit; once issued, their status remains valid alongside the sponsor’s residence visa.
Validity usually mirrors the sponsor’s residence visa term. Plan your visa renewal process early so Emirates ID, medical insurance, and tenancy dates stay aligned for a valid residence without gaps.
It depends on your scale and nationality:
- E-trader license: Best for solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, and home-based sellers promoting via social media. It does not allow you to hire staff or rent a warehouse and has restrictions for non-GCC nationals regarding selling physical goods.
- E-Commerce trade license: Required if you plan to build a scalable business, import goods, rent a warehouse, or hire employees. This can be set up in a Free Zone (like Dubai CommerCity or Dubai South) or on the Mainland.
Yes, you can add an activity to your trade license in Dubai. This is processed as a license amendment.
Mainland: You must apply to the DET. If the new activity is in a different category (e.g., adding "Contracting" to a "Trading" license), you may need to rent additional space or change your legal structure.
Free Zone: You can add activities (often up to 6 or 7 per license) by paying an amendment fee plus the cost of the new activity.
The cost depends on your eligibility and scope:
For home-based individuals (residents): The E-Trader License is the most affordable, starting around AED 1,070 annually plus Chamber fees. However, this is limited to specific activities and does not allow you to sponsor employees.
For full business operations: Low-cost Free Zone packages are the standard for startups. For example, Dubai South offers packages starting from AED 12,500, and IFZA offers zero-visa packages starting from AED 12,900. DTEC (for tech startups) offers packages around AED 12,000.
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.