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Obtaining a freelancer license in SPC Free Zone

Freelancing gives the limitless luxury of work-life balance, where you have the freedom to decide on your work life. With the current COVID scenario, freelancing is rising into prominence, inspiring many to resign from their 9 to 5 jobs and switch their careers into freelancing. 




And when it comes to the UAE, freelancers are thriving here with a better possibility of providing various benefits to start their freelancing business. And not to mention, Dubai solitary hosts over 65% of freelancers in the region. If you are planning to start a freelancing business setup in Dubai, you must continue reading to learn the procedures involved in obtaining a freelance license in SPC Free Zone. 

Freelance Permit

Freelancers are required to obtain a work permit and residence visa to begin working in Dubai as a freelancer. The license will give the approval and freedom to be self-employed. Education, media and IT services are the major three industries where the freelance permit is issued. 

Steps involved in obtaining a freelance permit

It is seamless to get a freelance license in the whole region of Emirates as the government is very welcoming for businesses. But if your freelancing is a side hustle along with your 9 to 5 job, then you must get a NOC from your current employer as an additional step. You can be glad that the rest of the procedure is the same as a full-time freelancer. These are the steps involved in getting a freelance permit:

  • If you are an employed individual, get a NOC for a freelance permit from your present employer.

  • Present the following documents with the authorities:

  1. Passport copy

  2. Visa copy

  3. Emirates ID

  4. Photograph

  5. Experience letter

  6. CV

  7. Degree/ diploma certificate

  • Once you have collected all the necessary documents, submit the application letter.

The approximate duration of your application approval is five to seven days. If your application is approved, you can complete the payment and receive the freelance permit.


If all these procedures look like a lot for you, SPC Free Zone can help you obtain your license and make sure that the whole process of the business setup in Dubai is as smooth as butter for you. 
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