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How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai

How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai

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How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai

How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai

Starting a healthcare business in Dubai requires the right license structure before anything else. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers healthcare and social services business licenses with 100% foreign ownership, same-day issuance for eligible activities, and no requirement for a UAE national partner or sponsor. Whether you are setting up a healthcare advisory company, a social counselling practice, or a family support consultancy, this guide covers every step.

Starting a healthcare business in Dubai requires the right license structure before anything else. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers healthcare and social services business licenses with 100% foreign ownership, same-day issuance for eligible activities, and no requirement for a UAE national partner or sponsor. Whether you are setting up a healthcare advisory company, a social counselling practice, or a family support consultancy, this guide covers every step.

Starting a healthcare business in Dubai requires the right license structure before anything else. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers healthcare and social services business licenses with 100% foreign ownership, same-day issuance for eligible activities, and no requirement for a UAE national partner or sponsor. Whether you are setting up a healthcare advisory company, a social counselling practice, or a family support consultancy, this guide covers every step.

What is a Healthcare Business License in Dubai?

What is a Healthcare Business License in Dubai?

What is a Healthcare Business License in Dubai?

A healthcare business license covers health-related advisory, consultancy, and support services. At Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone, the healthcare category covers social counselling, family counselling and awareness, social and family consultancy, and advisory for families of people of determination. Clinical services require DHA or MOH approval in addition to the free zone license. A New Facility License DHA is required before any clinical facility can operate in Dubai and is applied for through the DHA Sheryan portal, separately from your free zone registration.

A healthcare business license covers health-related advisory, consultancy, and support services. At Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone, the healthcare category covers social counselling, family counselling and awareness, social and family consultancy, and advisory for families of people of determination. Clinical services require DHA or MOH approval in addition to the free zone license. A New Facility License DHA is required before any clinical facility can operate in Dubai and is applied for through the DHA Sheryan portal, separately from your free zone registration.

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Passport copy for all shareholders

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Passport copy for all shareholders

Eligibility

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Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership

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No minimum capital deposit

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Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership

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No minimum capital deposit

Office Requirements

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Flexi-desk included in base package

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Business address provided at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone

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No physical office required to register

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Third-Party Approvals

Third-Party Approvals

Social counselling and family advisory activities carry no DHA pre-approval requirement. Clinical services require a Dubai Health Authority facility license and individual practitioner DHA registration. Telemedicine platforms providing direct clinical consultation require DHA licensing. Medical equipment trading requires MOH product registration.

Social counselling and family advisory activities carry no DHA pre-approval requirement. Clinical services require a Dubai Health Authority facility license and individual practitioner DHA registration. Telemedicine platforms providing direct clinical consultation require DHA licensing. Medical equipment trading requires MOH product registration.

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FAQ

Healthcare Business License Dubai

Healthcare Business License Dubai

How to start a healthcare business in Dubai?

How to start a healthcare business in Dubai?

Who is eligible for an MOH license in the UAE?

Who is eligible for an MOH license in the UAE?

What are the different types of business license in Dubai?

What are the different types of business license in Dubai?

How to get a DHA license in Dubai?

How to get a DHA license in Dubai?

What is Dubai Health Authority registration?

What is Dubai Health Authority registration?

What is the cheapest business to start in Dubai?

What is the cheapest business to start in Dubai?

Can a foreigner start a healthcare business in Dubai?

Can a foreigner start a healthcare business in Dubai?

Is there personal income tax on healthcare business earnings in the UAE?

Is there personal income tax on healthcare business earnings in the UAE?

Can a Dubai free zone healthcare company serve clients globally?

Can a Dubai free zone healthcare company serve clients globally?

What is the difference between a DHA license and a free zone business license?

What is the difference between a DHA license and a free zone business license?