What is a technical services license in Dubai?

A technical services license in Dubai is one of the most in-demand licenses right now, given the city’s booming real estate market and rising need for maintenance services. One of the business to grow along with real estate is Technical Services.

Mainly it’s the maintenance services and hence this business is at the peak. But there are several activities under Technical Services. We at OneClik Business Setup Services LLC FZ provide utmost attention to the client’s need to navigate and establish the company they are looking for.

What kind of activities can come under a Technical Services license?

Technical Services license is not the name of a single business activity. There are several activities which are collectively called as technical services:

Air conditioning, ventilations and air filtration systems installation and maintenance
Ventilation and smoke control equipment installation
False ceiling and light partitions installations
Fire and Smoke Resistant Doors, Windows, Walls & Partition installations
Electrical Fitting & Fixtures Repairing & Maintenance
Plumbing & Sanitary Installation
Engraving & Ornamentation Work
Painting Contracting
Floor & Wall Tiling Works
Wallpaper Fixing Works

There are many more activities which can come under this license. The license issuance authority provides on an average nine to ten different activities under one license. Hence it’s important to select the right activity. As not selecting the right activity will not allow the license holder to do the work he is looking for and need to do amendment and additional expenses for the same.

Now let’s see the process to get the license for a Technical Services License

Trade Name Approval

Provide at least 3 different trade names with the preference order to check if the name is available with the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). If the name is available the fees need to be paid to the authority to book the name. This remains valid for a maximum of 6 months.

Initial Approval

This is one of the most important document for the formation of the license. The initial approval provides the shareholder’s names, nationality and percentage of the shares, manager’s details and also all the activities under that license.

Local Service Agent

If the license is a professional license then an UAE National is needed to be associated with the license as a Local Service Agent (LSA).

MOA or Civil Agreement signing

Once the Trade Name approval paper and Initial Approval Paper is ready the shareholders can sign the Memorandum of Association or Civil Agreement in front of the DET authority.

Office

Mainland license requires an office. Hence an office is required for formation of the license. The shareholders can confirm an office anywhere located in Mainland. The location will be very important as depending on the location it will be decided whether the license will be under DET or TRAKHEES.

Final Application Submission

Once all the above documents are ready they needed to be submitted to the DET authority as an application of final submission.

Payment voucher

Once the final submission is done then the payment voucher will generate. The amount needs to be paid as per actual. The payment voucher can vary from AED 9000 and more depending on the office rental agreement, number of shareholders, number of activities, English Trade name etc.

License

Once the payment voucher is paid the license will be generated by the authority. The license mentions the name of the shareholders, LSA and managers and their nationality. Also it mentions the date of issuance, date of expiry, the address, P.O. BOX number, contact number and email address. This license need to be renewed every year.

Establishment Card

Once the license is received the same can be taken to the immigration to register the company for establishment card. This ensures that the company can start applying for visa. It’s a digital card and it needs to be renewed every year.

Labour File

Once the Establishment card is received the company can register itself with the Ministry of Labour and get the Company Labour Card. This ensures that the company can start applying for employee visa.

Obtaining a Technical Services license in Dubai is a strategic move, especially given the booming real estate market and the high demand for maintenance services. With a diverse range of activities covered under this license, entrepreneurs have ample opportunities to thrive. The process, while detailed, is straightforward: from trade name approval to final license issuance and acquiring the necessary establishment and labor cards. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and choosing the right activities and selecting an experienced business setup company like OneClik Business Setup Services LLC FZ will pave the way for a successful business venture in Dubai’s dynamic market. With proper planning and adherence to the outlined steps, entrepreneurs can capitalize on the thriving opportunities in the Technical Services sector in Dubai.

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