Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
- Freelance permits allow independent professionals to offer services without registering a full commercial LLC entity.
- Free zones like SHAMS, GoFreelance Dubai, and RAKEZ offer permits starting from AED 7,500/year.
- Freelancers can qualify for the 5-year UAE Green Visa with proof of freelance earnings or specialized university degrees.
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What is a UAE Freelance Permit?
A Freelance Permit issued by a Free Zone authority licenses individuals to operate as sole service providers within specified fields such as technology, media, design, and consultancy.
It affords legal independence to invoice corporate clients directly inside and outside the UAE while sponsoring your own residence visa.
Abdul Salam
Freelance & Talent ConsultantCompany Formation DeskCEO
Specialist in UAE commercial law, DET mainland trade licenses, and 100% foreign ownership corporate restructuring.
