The Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi revealed a mechanism to apply for a free business license issued by it to citizens who want to enter the free labor market without a headquarters or an organizational form for economic activity.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development stated that the entrepreneurial license allocated to citizens only includes 54 diversified economic activities
She noted that the steps to obtain a license are
Log in via Adbc.gov.ae
- Choose the trade name in two languages
- Choose the economic activity according to the approved list
- Fill out contact information such as email and mobile phone number
Fill in the information of the owner of the license, including the identity card or passport number
- Pay by credit card to get the initial approvals and pay the license fees
Receiving the license and financial receipt
Issuance of the license
The Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi had issued a decision on the thirty-first of last March, to issue licenses for practicing freelance activities (Freelance)
For a number of commercial activities that allow UAE nationals to practice specific professions and activities in a professional manner and in a personal capacity, without having an official work place or any organizational form to practice the activity.
The issuance of this type of license through the Abu Dhabi Business Center affiliated to the Department aims to issue licenses to practice entrepreneurial activities from the residence of the citizen license owner or from any other location that is authorized in accordance with the general provisions of the individual institution.
The department explained at the time that this type of licensing contributes to activating the role of citizens and stimulating their contribution in the business sector at the level of the Abu Dhabi Emirate, as this initiative comes within the framework of the Abu Dhabi government’s keenness to develop initiatives that stimulate the business and investment environment in Abu Dhabi, and create job opportunities For the citizens of the state in various economic fields
According to the decision, the license to practice free business includes the following activities: designing fashion and clothing, coordinating natural and artificial flowers, studio photography, photographing parties and events, personal video photography, organizing parties and events, gift packaging, designing jewelry and precious jewelry, designing information network sites, design services , Project management, translation of publications, calligraphy and drawing, statistical consulting, agricultural extension, and marketing operations management.
The free license also included consulting activities in the field of computer hardware and equipment, real estate, legal consulting offices, public relations, quality, standards, standardization and pest resistance, project and procurement development, heritage, technical and technical installations, green buildings and information technology, economic feasibility studies, human resources, tourism and leisure, administrative studies, food safety and design Goods, fine arts, art of drawing, architectural directing, marine services, consulting in the field of lifestyle development, marketing studies, parliamentary studies, banking services, For marketing in the field of energy and space, logistical consultations, health club consultations, fitness, artistic works, cosmetic works (sculpting), manual and environmental works, printing services, photocopying, gardening and parks services, textile and apparel printing, plastering, engraving, decoration and soap shaping work