Visa Types in Dubai
Professional Service Licence
A professional business is defined as “work based on investing mental talents and acquired information”. A Professional Licence/Civil Company is a business for professionals in recognised fields such as doctors, lawyers, engineers and accountants. A Civil Company can only practice professional business and is 100% owned by professional partners. Read more
Freelancer Permits
Freelancing has become increasingly popular in the UAE, and thankfully freelance permits are now available in many free zones based in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi. These permits allow for specialised individuals in the media, technology and education sectors to offer their services on a consultancy basis, even if they have a full-time job. This initiative has been legalised (with the correct permit) by the UAE to increase the diversity of skills in the local market. Read more
Work Remote Visa
The new Dubai Work Remote Visa or Virtual Nomad Visa program allows individuals working for companies overseas to obtain a remote working resident visa in Dubai to allow them to live and work from the UAE. The program grants access to all the standard services that residents benefit from in Dubai, including banking, telecoms, utilities, workspace rental, healthcare and schooling. It allows global workers to live and work in UAE whilst undertaking work with companies all over the globe. Read more
Golden Visas
The UAE has recently announced the aim of attracting $150 billion in foreign investment over the next 10 years. In doing so, 50 initiatives, including the creation of new visas to attract talented individuals who can contribute significantly to the UAE’s economy, will be implemented. Read more
Retirement Visas
The UAE Retirement Visa recently announced allows retired residents over 55 years old to be eligible for a long-term visa of 5 years.
The Visa allows individuals who meet the criteria to retire in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the wider UAE.
The retirement visa holder can also then sponsor (and obtain a UAE resident dependant visa for) their spouse and children, at school age or student age. Read more
Mission Visas
A Mission Visa is a type of permit issued for professionals who would like to come to the UAE to work with a local company for a specific short-term project. An employee is considered as a probationary worker under these types of visas. Read more
Company Services in Dubai
Feasibility Study
PRO Partner Groups feasibility study services can help to determine if a business or project is feasible in the GCC region. We conduct feasibility studies in Dubai, Abi Dhabi, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia markets.
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Bank Account Opening
A corporate bank account is important to ensure that businesses can receive and make payments, comply with tax regulations, and manage their financial transactions in a transparent and secure manner. PRO Partner Group can assist with opening the following bank account in the UAE:
- Open Resident Bank Account - Post incorporation, a UAE Resident can apply to open a personal or corporate bank account
- Open Offshore Bank Account - Opening an offshore bank account in the UAE
- Open Non-Resident Bank Account - Opening a business bank account for non-residents in the UAE
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General Pension and Social Security Authority Dubai (GPSSA)
Employers who have any Emirati employees will be required to register the company and its UAE Nationals with the GPSSA system. In line with the Emiratisation quota criteria, if your business has 20 or more staff, you will be required to hire Emirati employees and therefore will also need to register your UAE National employees in the system.
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Payroll Services in Dubai
Payroll services help businesses manage their employee compensation requirements. Payroll outsourcing in Dubai can streamline and automate various aspects of the payroll process ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time while helping businesses comply with UAE tax and labour regulations. Read more
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