Approvals
Approvals
- SIRA
- Municipality Approval
- Dubai Customs
- Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Approval
- Road Transport Authority Approval (RTA)
- Telecommunication Regulatory Authority Approval (TRA)
- Dubai Health Authority Approval (DHA)
- Dubai Sports Council Approvals (DSC)
- Real Estate Regulatory Authority Approval (RERA)
- Media Council
SIRA
SIRA stands for Security Industry Regulatory Agency, the government body that regulates the security industry in Dubai. The SIRA ensures that companies comply with all necessary regulations and are licensed to operate as per requirements set by them. If you are looking to start a business related to security industry in Dubai them SIRA approval is required.
The agency works on quality, safety, sustainability and innovation with the main aim of making Dubai a safe and secure city for everyone who lives here or visits this place at some point in time during their lifetime.
Approvals Provided By SIRA?
The SIRA authorized body provides licenses for the following business categories:
- Security License Approval
- CCTV Operator
- Companies licenses Approvals
- Individuals service Approvals
Security License Approval
- Event Security Guard
- Cash-In-Transit Guard
- Security Guard
CCTV Operator
- Security Systems Engineer
- Security Systems Technician
- Security Consultant
- Security Auditor
- Security Manager
- Security Trainer
- Security Supervisor
Companies Licenses Approvals
- Management Offices
- Monetary Financial Institutions
- Gold Offices
- Self-Storage
- Preciouses metals warehouse
- Precious Commodities Stores (value of merchandise less than 100,000)
- Precious Commodities Stores (merchandise value exceeding 100,000)
- Preciouses Metals and Gemstones Trading & Manufacturing
Individuals service Approvals
- Center for Operations & Monitoring Services
- Security & Surveillance Systems Installation & Maintenance
- Jewelry Trading
- Gold and Precious Stone Trading
- Non-Manufactured Precious Stone Trading
- Non-Manufactured Precious Stone Trading
- Security Control & Alarm Equipment Trading
- Security Control & Monitoring Services
- Party Security & Private Guarding Services
- Money & Valuable Transport Services
- Security Dog Training Center
- Safe Transportation Vehicles Trading
- Preparation of Vehicles for Safe Transport
- Security Studies & Consultancies
How to Get SIRA Approval in Dubai?
Each business activity mentioned above requires different requirements of documents and provision of online submissions to get the final approval from SIRA on the trade license. Dealing with this complete process can be a hassle for you, this is where Net Express can help you. We have experienced professionals and specialists who will help you to get your SIRA Approval quickly.
Benefits of Choosing Net Express for SIRA Certification Services!
- Professional Guidance at every step
- In depth and thorough analysis
- Tailor made solutions as per your business requirements
MUNICIPALITY APPROVAL
Dubai Municipality is a Dubai Government sector responsible for urban planning, and maintenance of public facilities. Municipal activities and facilities include cultural and heritage development, apartments and buildings regulation, food control, drainage network, sewage treatment, public parks, public health and safety, and various other municipal affairs and services. Hence, Dubai Municipality is one of the largest governmental institutions in terms of services rendered and projects executed in Dubai.
Dubai Municipality provides various approvals as follows:
Business Services
These DM Approval services are provided to businesses in Dubai.
- Environment and Waste Services
- Lab Testing and Accreditation
- Public Markets Services
- Veterinary and Abattoirs Services
- Public Parks and Agriculture
- Financial and Business Services
- Dubai engineering qualification
- Dubai Municipality Planning Approvals
- Dubai Municipality Food Control Approvals
How to Get Dubai Municipality Approval?
Each business activity mentioned above requires different requirements of documents and provision of online submissions to get the final approval from Dubai Municipality on the trade license. Dealing with this complete process can be a hassle for you, this is where Net Express can help you. We have experienced professionals and specialists who will help you to get your Dubai Municipality Approval quickly.
DUBAI CUSTOMS
Dubai has been evolving drastically in recent times, the most fortune sector has been the trade sector. Dubai Customs delivers several services at all the customs centers scattered around Dubai, including customs clearances services, electronic services offered to clients For a trade business to start export and import activities, they are required to register with Dubai Customs. The department of Dubai customs has been there from a long time. They keep an eye on the borders for any trade activity which plays an important role in economic and social development of Dubai. Any business is required to make sure their trading product doesn’t not come under banned items.
Dubai Customs provides various approvals as follows:
- Business Registration & Renewal
- Business Amendment & Cancellation
- Customs Clearance Certificate
- Customer brokerage activities
- Custom Client code & Renewal
- Import export code
- NOC for Customs Broker
License permitted in Dubai Customs
- Commercial license
- Free zone license
- Industrial license
- Intlaaq
- Governmental notification
Dealing with this complete process can be a hassle for you, this is where Net Express can help you. We have experienced professionals and specialists who will help you to get your Dubai Customs Approval quickly.
DUBAI CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has contributed to the development of Dubai’s aviation sector. We have included various areas in the aviation industry to our responsibilities such as safety, security and aviation environment, consumer protection, management of air services at Dubai Airports, management of aviation business activities, international relations and more. In addition, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority works closely with international and regional civil aviation authorities around the world. The Authority has focused on evolving its services through digitalization to develop the aviation sector and contribute toward ease of business in the Emirate of Dubai, which would help in making Dubai to become The World Airport.Â
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority provides various approvals as follows:
Issuance Permits for Aviation Safety Operations
This service issues certificates of no objection to regulate the various aviation activities and professions associated with civil aviation to ensure adherence to the international and national laws and legislation.
- NOC for using drone for personal or commercial purposes
Permit to fly a drone for aerial filming or advertising purposes
Permits for Aviation-related Activities
This service enables the customer to obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) related to aviation Business Activities in the Emirate of Dubai including Free Zone Areas.
- Application for issuing a permit to conduct aviation related activity
Application for renewing a permit to conduct the aviation-related activity
Dealing with this complete process can be a hassle for you, this is where Net Express can help you. We have experienced professionals and specialists who will help you to get your Dubai Civil Aviation Approval quickly.
RTA
The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is a government organization responsible for coordinating road transportation and public transport services in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was established on 2nd May 2005 by a decree issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The RTA is responsible for implementing policies related to roads, public transport, traffic control and parking management.
The RTA has been set up as an independent body with its own budget to ensure that it operates independently from any other government department or authority.
Applying for an NOC for a new trade license, the list below shows some of the most common licenses:
- Transport of passengers by public buses between cities
Transport of passengers in rented buses
- Transport of passengers in tourism buses
- Management of vehicles’ fleets
- Rental of bus, public trucks
- Vehicle driving institutes
- Transport of cash, jewelry and valuable items
- Home Delivery Services
- Electrical scooter
- Mobile fuel delivery
- Vehicle registration services
Required documents
- Preliminary approval of the licensing authorities (Dubai Economy – Free Zones)
- Copies of the partners’ passports
- Emirates ID of citizen partners
- Passport in case the citizen doesn’t have identification papers
- Valid visit or residence visa for partners
- NOC from the sponsor in case the partner is a non GCC citizen
- Undertaking letter to abide by the conditions and requirements related to the requested type of activity
- Approval of other governmental bodies for some business activitiesÂ
Dealing with this complete process can be a hassle for you, this is where Net Express can help you. We have experienced professionals and specialists who will help you to get your RTA NOC quickly.
THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
The Ministry of Economy (MOE) is the ministry of the UAE government responsible for developing economic policy and plans, as well as promoting investment in the country. The MOE is also responsible for overseeing economic development and facilitating the movement of goods and services across the country. The Ministry’s vision is to turn the UAE into a world-class hub for trade and investment, where national companies are competitive in global markets, providing high-quality goods and services at affordable prices.
The Ministry plays a critical role in developing national industries and exports by enacting laws that promote industrialization in addition to regulating key sectors such as tourism, telecommunications and financial services.
Agencies
- Register Commercial Agency
- Renew Registration of Commercial Agency
- Commercial Agency modification or cancelation
Foreign Companies
- Foreign Company Branch Initial Approval
- Foreign Company Branch Registration/ Renewal
- Foreign Company Branch Modification
Trademarks
- Register Trademark
- Enquire About Registration of Trademarks
- Trademark Renewal
- Trademark Ownership Transition/ Modification
- Change Trademark Agent
TRA APPROVAL
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) is the federal telecommunications regulatory agency of the United Arab Emirates since 2003.Until April 2021, it was originally known as the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
TDRA is the regulator of the telecom sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The TDRA has been created to promote fair competition among operators, as well as to ensure that consumers have access to high quality services at affordable prices.
TDRA is responsible for regulating:
- Telecom licensesÂ
- GSM licenses
- Fixed line licenses
- Communications satellite licenses
DHA APPROVALS
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) provides a quality healthcare system in Dubai by setting and ensuring policies and strategies for healthcare in public and private hospitals and clinics in Dubai. DHA works to ensure that public health is protected and quality of life is improved, provides health strategy for Dubai to meet future needs, ensures partnerships between public and private health service providers, provides licensing and regulation across the Dubai Health Sector and strives to increase the transparency and accountability of the healthcare system in the emirate.
New Facility License
This service allows individuals and holding companies to request for a new healthcare facility License in the Emirate of Dubai under the jurisdiction of DHA. Through this service, the facility can request to add add-ons which include: home healthcare, telehealth, 24 hour facility, pharmacy delivery, pharmacy drive-thru, clinical training service, mobile unit (depending on the facility category, different add-ons are permitted).
Manage Facility License
Renew Facility License: This service allows healthcare facilities to renew their active or inactive licenses. Renewal is available within 90 days before the expiry of the license.
Amend Facility License: This service allows healthcare facilities to request for amending their active and/or inactive healthcare facility licenses. Amendments to inactive license only need DHA design modification review, however amendments to active licenses require initial approval, final approval and inspection.
Change Facility License: This service allows healthcare facilities with active or inactive healthcare facility Licenses to change or edit the names which should be compliant with DHA regulation.
Change Facility Ownership: This service allows healthcare facilities to request changes of owners, partners and local service agents.
Cancel Facility License: This service allows healthcare facilities to request for license cancellations. After cancellation of the healthcare facility license, the facility will no longer be allowed to provide patient services.
SPORTS COUNCIL
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) was launched in 2005 by a decree issued by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Their purpose is to promote sports activities across the city.
DSC E- Services
Dubai Government has digitalized most of the operations, the Dubai Sports Council provides the following E-services:
Sports Establishment Registration Approval
Issue permits to open new sporting facilities in the emirate. If the sporting establishment is registered with the Dubai Economic Department, no documents are required, Digital logo of the establishment.
Issuance of No Objection Certificate (SERS)
This service allows the event organizers to apply for issuing a No Objection Certificate for the sports event. The two documents required are the event’s digital logo and COVID-19 preventative file.
Open data
Displaying results (for example, results of SERS).
Dealing with this complete process can be a hassle for you, this is where Net Express can help you. We have experienced professionals and specialists who will help you to get your Dubai Sports Council Approval quickly.
RERA
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) is a government agency to regulate the real estate sector in Dubai, the governmental Dubai Land Department. It’s a head agency which forms, regulates and authorizes the real estate sector in Dubai. RERA was founded on 31 July 2007 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.
The primary responsibilities of RERA include:
- Licensing real estate activities and agents in Dubai
Regulating trust accounts of real estate developers
- Registering and regulating lease agreements
- Regulating and supervising the owners associations
- Publishing studies for the property sector
- Regulating property advertisements in the mass media
- Authorizing real estate exhibitions to raise national participation in the emirate’s realty sector.
- Informing people of regulatory acts pertaining to buying or renting real estate.
RERA FORMS
To ensure the transparency of real estate transactions, RERA has introduced the following forms:
FORM A: Agreement between the listing agent and seller
FORM B: Agreement between a property buyer and agent
RERAÂ FORM F: Agreement between a property buyer and seller
Dealing with this complete process can be a hassle for you, this is where Net Express can help you. We have experienced professionals and specialists who will help you to get your Dubai RERA Approval quickly.
MEDIA COUNCIL
 The Media Council is a federation institution that has been working since 2006. Its main purpose is to provide services to promote and support all activities related to the media sector. Besides, the NMC also regulates this sector by ensuring a healthy environment for all media companies in the country. The law prohibits the publication of certain types of material that are not permitted in the country, and also requires the publication’s owner, person in charge, and chief editor each to have a valid UAE residency visa.
Failing to comply could land you with a fine of up to AED 5,000 – or even a prison sentence. You therefore need to show you are compliant with the rules before you start publishing.
Getting NMC approval for your UAE publication
- Get the documents in place before applying
- Set up your business in a free zone
- Request a letter from the free zone to the NMC
- Provide details about the magazine
- Provide details about the publisher and key staff
- Contact details and paperwork
Benefits of setting up a media related business in UAE
- Total exemption from persona and corporate taxes.
- Full exemption from import duties.
- 100 percent of foreign ownership.
- Full repatriation of profits and capital.
- Access to world-class infrastructure.
- All investors can have multiple visa options.
- Excellent networking opportunities.
- Access to high-qualified workers.
- Access to corporate bank account facility.
- Great opportunities for startups, freelancers, or established media businesses.
Publication type fees cost in the UAE?
Depending on the type of publication you choose, you’ll have to pay these fees in AED:
- Daily newspaper 100,000
- Weekly newspaper 35,000
- Weekly magazine 25,000.
- Bimonthly magazine 15,000
- Monthly magazine (or every two months) 10,000
- Quarterly magazine 3,000
- Annual magazine 1,000
- Electronic journal/newspaper 15,000
