Compliance
Government & Regulatory Approvals
We assist companies and investors with government and regulatory approval procedures for commercial activities in the UAE, including requirements assessment, documentation preparation, application support, and follow-up with the relevant authorities.
How we assist you
- Identifying which approvals your activity may need
- Preparing applications and supporting documents
- Supporting submissions to the relevant authorities
- Following up on progress and requests
General process
- 1Review of your activity, emirate and jurisdiction
- 2Identification of the relevant authorities
- 3Document preparation and submission
- 4Follow-up until a decision is issued
Typical documentation
- Trade license or initial approval
- Company and shareholder documents
- Activity-specific documents (for example premises details or technical information)
- Any additional documents requested by the authority
The exact list depends on your case and the relevant authority. Please do not send documents through the website form.
Important conditions
- Requirements depend on the commercial activity, emirate, licensing jurisdiction, and relevant government authority.
- Approvals are issued at the discretion of each authority; we do not guarantee outcomes.
- Some activities may require inspections or professional qualifications.
Frequently asked questions
Which activities need extra approvals?
Activities such as food, health, education and certain technical fields often need approvals from specialised authorities. We help identify what applies to your activity.
Can approvals be obtained after licensing?
Some approvals are needed before the licence is issued and others after. The order depends on the activity and authority.
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