Industry · Professional Services
Consultancy & Professional Services License in Dubai
The fast, low-cost route for consultants, coaches and advisory firms.
Consulting is one of the most common — and easiest — UAE setups. A professional/service licence in a low-cost free zone gives you 100% ownership, a residence visa and a fast, often fully remote launch.
Indicative from ~AED 12,500 with one visa; less for zero-visa or freelance permits.
What's involved
Service / professional licence
The right category for management, IT, HR, marketing, engineering and specialist consulting.
Low cost, fast, remote
IFZA and Meydan are popular for quick, affordable, remote setup; northern-emirate zones go cheaper still.
Multiple activities
Many zones let you list several consulting activities under one licence.
Banking that matches
We keep your activity, website and pitch consistent so your bank account is approved.
Recommended free zones
IFZA
Dubai · from AED 12,900/yr*
Meydan
Dubai · from AED 12,500/yr*
SHAMS
Sharjah · from AED 5,750/yr*
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah · from AED 6,000/yr*
Frequently asked
01What's the cheapest way to set up a consultancy in Dubai?＋
A zero-visa or freelance professional licence in a low-cost zone (SHAMS, SPC, Ajman, RAKEZ). Add a visa when you need residency. IFZA and Meydan are popular Dubai options.
02Can I run a consultancy remotely from abroad?＋
Yes — many zones allow fully remote setup. You usually only visit the UAE for the visa medical and Emirates ID.
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