Business Licensing & Office Setup Support in the UAE

Professional licence applications, business consultancy activity licensing, trade name changes and shared, rental or virtual office solutions.

Beyond the core company formation, most UAE businesses need a handful of supporting approvals: a professional licence for services-based activities, a business consultancy activity licence, a trade name change as the business evolves, or an office solution that matches an early-stage budget. We handle these as standalone engagements or alongside a new Mainland or free zone setup.

For shared, rental or virtual office solutions, we match the option to what your licence actually requires, so you are not paying for more office than your activity needs.

Key Benefits

Professional and business consultancy licences prepared correctly the first time
Trade name change handled without disrupting your existing licence
Office solution matched to what your licence actually requires
Can run alongside a new company setup or as a standalone request

Our Process

Confirm which licence type or amendment applies to your situation
Prepare and submit the application or amendment
Arrange the office, shared desk or virtual office solution if needed
Collect the updated licence or approval

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a professional licence and who needs one?

A professional licence covers service-based and consultancy activities such as accounting, legal, IT or design services, and is typically available with 100% foreign ownership and no minimum capital requirement.

What counts as a business consultancy activity licence?

It covers management, strategy and general business advisory activities. We confirm whether your specific service offering falls under this category or a more specific professional activity.

How do I change my company's trade name?

It requires approval from your licensing authority, updated licence documents, and in some cases updated bank and contract records. We manage the approval and documentation end to end.

What is a virtual office and is it enough for my licence?

A virtual office provides a registered address without dedicated physical space, and is accepted by some free zones for certain licence types, but not all. We confirm what your specific activity and free zone require.

Can I upgrade from a flexi-desk to a full office later?

Yes, this is a common step as a business grows, and we handle the licence amendment and lease arrangement when you are ready to upgrade.

Do these services require a separate engagement from company formation?

No, we typically bundle relevant licensing and office arrangements into your initial company setup, though we also handle them as standalone requests for existing companies.