The DMCC freelance permit in Dubai
⚠ Attention: It is currently no longer possible to obtain a residence visa with a Freelance permit. We invite you to contact us to explore other solutions.
General presentation
| Registre | Registre de DMCC (JLT) situé dans l'Emirat de Dubai. |
| Délai pour s'enregistrer | 2 semaines max. pour obtenir le permis. |
| Capital minimum | Pas de capital à déposer. |
| Comptabilité | Il est requis de tenir une comptabilité. |
| Justification des dépenses et des recettes | Il est requis de conserver les justificatifs des recettes et des dépenses. |
| TVA (VAT) | Applicable si clients situés aux Emirats. |
| Imposition sur les bénéfices (CIT) | Applicable si le chiffre d'affaires annuel est supérieur à AED 1 million. |
| Audit | Non requis. |
| Visa de résidence | [Voir avertissement ci-dessus — cette ligne indique qu'un visa peut être demandé "immédiatement" après obtention de la licence, ce qui contredit l'avertissement. Merci de confirmer avec Florian.] |
| Compte bancaire | Une fois le visa de résidence obtenu, vous pouvez ouvrir un compte dans toutes les banques des Emirats. |
What activities can I do with a Freelance permit?
Here is the list of possible activities (maximum 3 per license) with a Freelance license in Dubai:
Sale of goods
Ready Made Garments (E-Seller), Imitation Jewellery (E-Seller), Gifts (E-Seller), Perfumes (E-Seller), Sports Wear (E-Seller), Footwear (E-Seller), Sunglasses/Handbags/personal accessories (E-Seller), Stationery (E-Seller).
Service sales
Jewellery Designer, Fashion Designer, Author, Game Developer, Voiceover Artists, Copywriters, Musician, Music Producer, Dancer, Promoter, Influencer/Content Creator, Model, Interior Designer, Visual Artist, Makeup Artist/Beautician, Software Developer, Graphic Designer, Web Developer, Event Planner, Photographer, Translator/Interpreter, Blockchain Developer, Web3 and AI Researcher, Web3 Consultant, Digital Marketer.
Fees for the freelance permit and residence visa
Here are the different packages available for the Freelance permit in Dubai:
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Note
Obtaining the permit remotely
Obtaining the license can be done remotely (you do not need to be there in person). Your presence is required to obtain your residence visa and open the bank account. The bank account will be opened after you obtain your EmiratesID.
Change of status from a tourist visa
If a residence visa is requested while you are in the Emirates on a tourist visa, there is an additional cost of AED 1600 to change your status to a residence visa.
Local medical insurance
Local medical insurance is required for all residence visas (starting at AED 800 per year, contact us).
Absence of more than 6 months
The residence visa is automatically canceled if its holder spends more than 6 consecutive months outside the Emirates.
Exchange Driving License
For AED 1055, you can exchange a foreign driving license for a UAE driving license. This amount must be paid directly on-site (we assist you free of charge with this exchange). Please note: for certain countries (France, Belgium, etc.), your original license will be returned to you along with the new UAE license.