Setting-up an Educational Institution in Dubai


All types of private educational institutions in Dubai are controlled by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Required Documents for a New Educational Permit

The following documents are required from the applicant along with the Application for Education Permit. Documents to be Notarised and/or Legalised (as indicated).

Initial Requirements
1 Application Form
2 Application Fees
3 Business Plan (elements/structure provided)
4 Copy of the Agreements with the Certifying Body for Courses or any documents supporting application (if applicable)

For Individuals
5 Valid Passport Copy of individual shareholder(s) and Manager of the institution
6 Resume of Manager of the institution
7 Specimen Signature of individual shareholder(s) and Manager of the institute (template provided)
 
For Corporations
5 Original or Notarized copy of valid Commercial License/Certificate of Incorporation
6 Notarized Board Resolution calling for the establishment of Training Institute, and appointing Manager/Representative
7 For Managers/Representatives, Natural person documents apply.

Remarks
Trade Name reservation from the relevant commercial authority has to be submitted before the issuance of NOC to commercial authority.
Signed undertaking by the applicant, has to be submitted before the submission of NOC to commercial authority.
In case applicant is an embassy/consulate, an NOC from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required.
Following the approval of the business plan, the applicant will receive an NOC from KHDA in order to register with the relevant commercial authority.
The following documents are to be submitted within 60 days from the issuance of the NOC

Final Requirements
1 Copy of the Commercial License from DED or Free Zone Authority (as applicable)
2 Copy of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Certificate
3 Premises Location Map.

KHDA Fees Structure
Initial Approval: Dh5200
Two activities: Dh2,000 (Yearly Payment)
Four activities: 40,000 (Yearly Payment)
More than four activities: 60,000 (Yearly Payment)

No grace period for license renewal
Fine: 15,000 per month

Notes
All Powers of Attorney need to be accompanied with a passport copy.
KHDA reserves the right to call for any extra documents it may require, where necessary.
KHDA reserves the right to ask for attestation by UAE Embassy or other Embassies, as may be necessary.
Board Resolution and/or Power of Attorney for the Permit holder must state the Permit holder’s full name, nationality and passport number.
All official documents must be either in Arabic or English. Documents in any other languages must be accompanied by a certified English or Arabic translation
 

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