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Guide To Getting A Training License In Dubai

Dubai is the crown jewel of the Middle East and the hub of business activity. No wonder the Emirates leads the Middle East in ease of doing business. Business, especially the service sector, is booming. For that reason, a lot of individuals every year apply to get a training license in Dubai. If you want to set up a business in Dubai that provides professional training, you need to adhere to the guidelines set by the government.

As mentioned above, the first and foremost obligation is to apply for and obtain a training license with a visa. It differs from conventional mainland and free zone setups. Here is a road map of what you will need in order to get a training institute license in Dubai.

Application To The Department Of Economic Development

Before purchasing equipment and training aids, you ought to get initial approval from the Department of Economic Development before you set up your business in Dubai. Once you submit your business proposal, the DED carefully examines it. After which, give formal approval. In this phase, you also propose your trade name.

After this phase, the DED forwards your application to the KHDA for the issuance of a permit /license.

Approval From Knowledge And Human Development Authority

The KHDA is a body that oversees all forms of private education in Dubai. It ensures quality standards are met by all affiliated training institutes and schools. THE KHDA requires you to submit the list of courses offered in the registration plan, the shareholder list, as well as a sum of AED 30,000 (negligible).

Finalizing Business Plan

Before you add final touches to your business plan, please note that free zones and mainland set-ups follow distinct protocols. So, you ought to check out a leading business-setup agency for guidance.

Once you have finalized your business plan, the KHDA will review it and issue the license.

Once you get your training license, you gain access to a growing market. Also, just to clear up any confusion, you don’t need to have a training facility to teach your craft. With a license, you can teach how to program, learn guitar, repair electronics, and so much more, all on your own.

One of our clients, a husband and wife, set up a small facility near Karama and began teaching students guitar. Both of them have freelance visas, and they are exercising the option to renew them. This is how well their business has been doing.

A training license can have tons of benefits, especially if you plan to undertake vocational work in the UAE. Connect with us here for all the information and guidance in this sphere.

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