A UAE freelance licence can formalise freelance and online work in Dubai. Our offer starts at AED 2,000 including all fees; eligible activities include design, development, content, education, translation and online sales. Tax treatment requires a case-specific review under current FTA rules.
Who this licence suits
The UAE freelance licence is intended for people who provide services independently or work online without formal registration. It creates a clearer basis for contracts and official service delivery in the UAE. The right activity must match the work you actually perform, so the first step is to describe your service precisely rather than choose a broad label.
Eligible freelance activities
The available activity groups cover marketing and social media, graphic and web design, software and website development, online education, copywriting and content production, influencer work and social-media management, translation, online sales and agency work. Dropshipping without a warehouse is also included. Several services may look similar in everyday language but fall into different licensing categories, which is why the activity description matters.
Price and what it includes
The starting price is AED 2,000, or 2,000 dirhams, including all fees. This is the published starting point for the licence offer. Before submission, the selected activity and the applicant’s situation should be checked so the quoted package corresponds to the actual scope rather than only to a headline price.
Tax treatment depends on the case
There is no universal tax-free profit threshold for every freelancer. UAE tax treatment depends on the legal form, activity, turnover, taxable income, registration status and the current rules and guidance of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The AED 375,000 figure should not be presented as a general freelancer threshold or as an automatic trigger for 9% tax. Keep income and business expenses organised and obtain a case-specific assessment before registering, filing or making decisions.
How we help with the choice
We can help compare the work you plan to do with the available activity groups and prepare the registration route. We explain the price and scope before the application, so the licence is chosen for a real working model rather than an abstract category.