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Although freelancing in the UAE is legal, it is important to
distinguish between
part-time work and freelancing. The
latter denotes working for yourself, which is fine as long as you are
licensed to do so.
There are two ways of setting up a business in Dubai and different
licence options for both. The first is through the Dubai Department of
Economic Development and the second is through one of the
many free
zones. The
big benefit of setting
up business through a free zone is
that companies (i.e. you as a freelancer) can remain 100 per cent
foreign-owned and enjoy tax-free status for 50 years.
Stay-at-home mums can also freelance on their husband’s visa, so long
as they obtain a no objection certificate (NOC) from their spouse, as
well as a labour
card issued from the licensing authority/immigration
office of the emirate where the freelance company has been registered.
The majority of licensing authorities require freelancers to have some
sort of office space within their jurisdiction, even if it is
something as basic as a flexi-desk or a so-called smart office, which
is often already built into the price of the company set-up package
offered. (GN)
twofour54 Abu Dhabi Media Zone
provides Freelance visa for Media professionals.
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Freelance Work Permit
in Dubai
Freelance work permit for Dh7,500
Freelance permit holders will be able to legally work in media and
education sectors.
Residents can obtain a freelance package for an annual fee of
Dh7,500 in media and education sectors with
Dubai Media City (DMC) and
Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP).
The package, called Gofreelance, was launched by TECOM Group, a member
of Dubai Holding, in partnership with Dubai Creative Clusters
Authority.
The annual fee includes the Freelancer Permit and access to the
Business Centre.
visa:
If the candidates requires a visa, such as if they are
non-residents who want to freelance here, relevant assistance will
be provided. However, the visa will cost separately as per the
normal associated fees.
Freelancing advantage
Residents who hold jobs can obtain the Freelance Permit provided they
have a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer or
sponsor, supplementing their salary.
Dependent Visa Holder: The permit
is also open to candidates who are on their parents or husbands visa.
Activities
The permit is restricted to certain activities in each of the two
sectors of Education and Media. For example, in Education, there are
five activities, including Education Advisor, Researcher, and
e-Learning Adviser.
The Media category has almost 50 activities, including Actor,
Animator, Cameraman, Journalist, and others.
Simplified process
Apply through online at
www.gofreelance.ae, for work permit.
Candidates have to upload the application forms and required
documents, such as their CV, passport and visa copy, a bank reference
letter, and sponsors NOC (if applicable).
Once the application is approved, candidates will receive an email
notification and then visit one of the business centres in DMC or DKP
to personally sign the documents and pay the fee. During the visit,
the candidates may be asked relevant questions regarding their
application for clarification or verification purposes. Shortly
afterwards, they will receive their freelance permit via email.
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