A technical services license in Dubai is a specific trade permit issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) or free zone authorities. Its purpose is to allow businesses to legally offer technical services in various areas such as maintenance, installation, repair work, and related activities.
Whether you want to engage in IT installations, plumbing solutions, or HVAC maintenance, the technical services license enables professionals to conduct their business activities while following local laws and regulations. The license ensures the company meets quality standards and complies with all legal frameworks established in Dubai mainland and free zones.
Why it’s essential for technical businesses
Obtaining a technical services license in Dubai is critical for businesses that wish to operate legally and expand their client base. Here’s why this license is essential:
Legal compliance. Operating without a proper license can result in fines, legal action, or shutdown of operations.
Market credibility. Clients prefer licensed companies as they provide accountability, professionalism, and quality assurance.
Access to opportunities. A technical services company with the proper license can secure government projects, corporate contracts, and partnerships.
Business growth. The technical services sector in Dubai is growing rapidly due to increasing infrastructure development and demand for skilled professionals.
A technical services license is, therefore, the foundation for businesses seeking growth opportunities in Dubai’s dynamic market.
RAKEZ company formation process
Business setup in Ras Al Khaimah can be done within about 1 week. Your personal visit will be required, but you don’t have to go all the way to Ras Al Khaimah - you can visit the zone’s representative office in Dubai.
Determine the business activities of your future company and the corresponding license type. This is a key aspect of business setup, as choosing the wrong activity and license can lead to errors during company registration, creating problems with opening a bank account or even making such opening impossible.
In RAKEZ, you can choose from different legal entities and free zone license types. Decide on the business activity and prepare a business plan. The legal entities you can form include:
Free Zone Establishment (FZE) - One shareholder
Free Zone Company (FZC) - 2-5 shareholders
Branch of a local company
Branch of a foreign company
RAKEZ requires a minimal documentation package:
Passport copy
Passport-size photo
Residential address, phone number, and email
Company name
Business activity
You also need to pay all the registration and processing fees at this step.
After the registration is completed, you will receive your set of corporate documents, which include:
License
Chamber of Commerce registration certificate
Lease agreement
Memorandum of Association (for companies with multiple partners)
These documents will enable you to apply for a corporate bank account.
It contains information about your company and makes it eligible to sponsor residency visas.
If you apply from inside the UAE, you have to change your visa status from the previous visa to a residence visa of the required type. If you are outside the UAE, then arrive in the country, get your entry permit stamped and then proceed with the rest of the residence visa process, submitting the necessary documents.
Undergo a medical checkup and submit documents for a residence visa. Complete biometrics procedure in one of the Emirates ID centers. Once you have the results of your medical test and biometrics you can submit all the details for a visa approval. Your electronic visa will be sent to you by email. You can also find it in the UAEICP app.
After the residence visa is issued, the Government prepares a plastic identity card which is an important document that is required to open a bank account, rent an apartment, pay bills or fines, etc. It also entitles you to many local services and discounts.
Apply to a UAE bank to open a corporate bank account. The approval may take a few weeks. After receiving the account details, you can start running your business in the UAE.
The Ras Al Khaimah company register is not open to the public and is kept confidential. In case your setup is rejected due to any force majeure reason after you have made the payment to the free zone, you will be granted a 100% refund. This adds up to the RAKEZ free zone benefits and explains why entrepreneurs from around the globe choose to set up companies in RAKEZ.
With us you can navigate this process quickly and effortlessly. You don`t even have to arrive in Dubai — the registration procedure can be completed remotely. However, you will need to visit the UAE for medical checkups, visa formalities, and account opening.
RAKEZ license cost
The most affordable RAKEZ license package starts from AED 6,000 and allows up to six business activities. While cost-effective, this package does not have visa allocations. At Emirabiz, we don’t just recommend the lowest RAKEZ company setup cost for the sake of a low headline price. We review your business model, structure, and visa needs to select the setup that’s actually optimal for your company.
TYPE OF LICENCE
COST, AED
Zero-visa License + Flexi-desk
6,000
1-visa License + Flexi-desk (1 shareholder)
12,000
2-visa License + Flexi-desk (up to 3 shareholders)
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