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How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai

How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai

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How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai

How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai

The services license category at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone covers lifestyle consultancy, fashion design, merchandising, print design, and specialized service activities. For creative professionals and lifestyle brand builders who operate at the intersection of design, consultancy, and brand development, this category provides the right license structure, with 100% foreign ownership and zero personal income tax.

The services license category at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone covers lifestyle consultancy, fashion design, merchandising, print design, and specialized service activities. For creative professionals and lifestyle brand builders who operate at the intersection of design, consultancy, and brand development, this category provides the right license structure, with 100% foreign ownership and zero personal income tax.

What Does a Services Business License Cover?

What Does a Services Business License Cover?

What Does a Services Business License Cover?

The services license covers lifestyle, fashion design, and lifestyle development consultancy services, merchandising, design of printing products, and cultural and recreational association activities. These six activities are suited to lifestyle coaches, fashion designers, brand merchandise managers, print designers, and specialist service businesses that do not fit neatly into the professional or art categories.

The services license covers lifestyle, fashion design, and lifestyle development consultancy services, merchandising, design of printing products, and cultural and recreational association activities. These six activities are suited to lifestyle coaches, fashion designers, brand merchandise managers, print designers, and specialist service businesses that do not fit neatly into the professional or art categories.

Documents Required

Passport copy for all shareholders

Documents Required

Passport copy for all shareholders

Eligibility

Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership

No prior UAE

residency required

No minimum capital deposit

Eligibility

Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership

No prior UAE

residency required

No minimum capital deposit

Office Requirements

Flexi-desk included in base package

Business address provided at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone

No physical office required to register

Office Requirements

Flexi-desk included in base package

Business address provided at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone

No physical office required to register

Third-Party Approvals

Third-Party Approvals

All six services activities carry no third-party pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of application and payment completion.

All six services activities carry no third-party pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of application and payment completion.

Popular Activities

Popular Activities

  • 01

    Lifestyle Consultancy

    9609.11

  • 02

    Fashion Design Consultancy

    9609.12

  • 03

    Lifestyle Development Consultancy

    9609.13

  • 04

    Merchandising Services

    4540.94

  • 05

    Design of Printing Products

    1812.1

  • 06

    Cultural and Recreational Associations

    9499.06

  • 01

    Lifestyle Consultancy

    9609.11

  • 02

    Fashion Design Consultancy

    9609.12

  • 03

    Lifestyle Development Consultancy

    9609.13

  • 04

    Merchandising Services

    4540.94

  • 05

    Design of Printing Products

    1812.1

  • 06

    Cultural and Recreational Associations

    9499.06

Can a fashion designer register a company in a Dubai free zone?

Can a fashion designer register a company in a Dubai free zone?

What is a lifestyle consultancy license in Dubai?

What is a lifestyle consultancy license in Dubai?

Can a merchandising business be set up in a Dubai free zone?

Can a merchandising business be set up in a Dubai free zone?

Can a services business license be combined with other categories?

Can a services business license be combined with other categories?

How quickly can a services business be set up in Dubai?

How quickly can a services business be set up in Dubai?

Is there personal income tax on services business income in the UAE?

Is there personal income tax on services business income in the UAE?

Can a Dubai services company work with international clients?

Can a Dubai services company work with international clients?

What is the cost of a services business license in Dubai?

What is the cost of a services business license in Dubai?

Can I combine fashion design with print design under one license?

Can I combine fashion design with print design under one license?

Do I need a physical studio or office for a services license in Dubai?

Do I need a physical studio or office for a services license in Dubai?