Consultancy Licence
Consultancy businesses are often operationally simple, but the exact professional activity should still match the services, contracts and bank-account profile.
Activity
Management, marketing, technology, HR, business, project and other consulting categories can be treated differently. Select the activity that best fits what clients will actually pay the company to do.
Structure
A solo consultant with international clients may have very different needs from a consultancy with a local team, office and UAE contracts.
Banking
Banks commonly look for a clear service description, client types, expected countries and transaction volumes, owner experience and source of funds. Contracts or proposals can help demonstrate commercial substance where available.
Tax
Free zone status does not remove the need to assess Corporate Tax, and VAT registration may become relevant depending on taxable supplies and turnover.
Related guidance
See how licensing, visas, banking and compliance fit together.
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