{"id":951,"date":"2020-03-21T10:28:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T10:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/blog\/?p=951"},"modified":"2024-01-07T09:27:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T09:27:25","slug":"freelancing-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/ar\/blog\/uncategorized\/freelancing-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About Freelancing In Dubai?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Freelancing is for individual investors who are seeking self-employment and do not wish for full-time employment under a boss. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ergo, many people are coming up with their own business ideas to be implemented through freelancing. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It also reduces the cost for big companies to hire a freelancer rather than hiring the specialist. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nevertheless, Top Lawyers of Dubai have witnessed the hesitance in opting for freelancing in Dubai regardless of numerous attractions. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Accordingly, Corporate Lawyers are here to describe a few facts of choosing freelancing business for consultants in various fields.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In order to set up a freelancing company, one must require a license and permit from the relevant authority either mainland or free zone. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Importantly, one must possess a work permit or residence visa for working as a freelancer in Dubai. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The first and foremost step of obtaining a freelancing working license is to obtain a work permit and residence visa from the free zone. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There are several free zones that offer freelancing license that is Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, RAK free zone, Twofour54 free zone, Ajman Free zone and more. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In addition to this, freelancing license offers license in various fields such as Education, IT and media sector.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The freelance license distinguishes you as a sole specialist and empowers you to direct your business in your original name rather than any brand name. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The free zone will provide you with common office space and a mutual PO Box number. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Alternatively, you may set up a company in the free zone to undertake your business activities. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The cost for establishing a company or obtaining a free one license depends upon the business established by you. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the cost may vary between AED 10,000 to AED 20,000 apart from the annual renewal. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Another significant discussion is regarding the documents necessary for obtaining the licenses would be primarily as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Letter of reference from the bank;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Relevant degrees attested from relevant authority;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Resume;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">No-objection certificate from the current sponsor;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Passport and visa copy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As before-mentioned, one must obtain a freelance license for conducting such business in UAE, and the following steps are involved in obtaining such license from the relevant authority:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Finalize the free zone you wish to obtain a license from;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Submit the application along with relevant documents;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Deposit the required payments;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Within 10 business days, you will get the license.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Related Links:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/legal-articles\/employment\/know-your-labor-rights\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Know Your Labor Rights<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.professionallawyer.me\/legal-articles\/employment\/end-of-service-benefits-comparison-of-gratuity-under-the-uae-labor-law-and-difc-laws\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">End of Service Benefits Comparison of Gratuity under the UAE Labor Law and DIFC Laws<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freelancing is for individual investors who are seeking self-employment and do not wish for full-time employment under a boss. 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