A professional license is required for individuals and companies offering services that depend on intellectual or physical efforts, such as consulting, IT, and legal services.
Expats can hold 100% ownership of a professional company. However, a UAE National must be appointed as a Local Service Agent (LSA) who has no equity or control in the business.
The process involves trade name registration, DET approval, signing an LSA agreement, and securing office space.
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