Value Added Services
When setting up and running a business in the UAE, there are several important terms and services you will encounter. These services help you navigate the legal and administrative aspects of business operations. Joel Consultants provide you these value-added services.
PRO Services
Visa Processing: Assisting with employee visa applications, residency visas for owners and staff, and family visas.
Labor and Immigration Services: Managing labor cards, work permits, and residency permits for employees.
Document Submission and Collection: Submitting documents to government departments like the Department of Economic Development (DED), Ministry of Human Resources, and Immigration, and collecting approvals, licenses, or certificates.
Renewals: Handling the renewal of trade licenses, visas, and other business-related documentation.
Other Government Formalities: Ensuring compliance with government regulations, including health and safety approvals or municipality regulations.
PRO assistance is crucial because it helps businesses ensure compliance with all UAE regulations while saving time and reducing the complexity of dealing with various governmental departments.
2. Business Renewals
Business renewal refers to the process of renewing the necessary licenses and permits that allow a company to continue its operations in the UAE. In the UAE, business licenses are typically valid for one year, after which they need to be renewed annually to remain valid.
Types of Renewals
Trade License Renewal: A business trade license must be renewed with the local Department of Economic Development (DED) or the relevant free zone authority. This includes updating business records and paying the required fees.
Visa Renewals: Every year, you need to renew the residency and work visas for business owners, employees, and other workers. This process is usually handled by the PRO or HR department.
Emirates ID Renewal: Emirates ID is a mandatory ID card for all UAE residents, including business owners and employees. The ID needs to be renewed in parallel with residency visas.
The renewal process involves submitting updated documents, paying the renewal fees, and completing any necessary approvals or inspections.
3. Document Attestations
Document attestation is the process of verifying that a document is authentic and legally valid in the UAE. This is particularly important for documents like educational certificates, commercial contracts, or legal agreements that are required for various business activities, such as company registration, visa applications, or opening a bank account.
Key Types of Attested Documents:
Educational Certificates: If you're applying for a work visa, the UAE authorities may require attested educational qualifications to prove your qualifications are legitimate.
Commercial Documents: When registering a business or entering contracts, commercial documents may need to be attested to prove their authenticity.
Marriage, Birth, and Legal Certificates: For family or personal residency visa applications, these documents need to be attested to verify their validity.
Attestation Process:
Notary and Legalization: The document must be notarized in the home country (or country of origin). Once notarized, it may require further legalization from the UAE embassy or consulate.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation: After the document is notarized and legalized, it must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs to confirm that it’s officially recognized in the UAE.
Other Approvals: Depending on the type of document, other government authorities in the UAE may also be involved in the attestation process.
Attested documents are important to ensure that your business complies with legal requirements and that your documents are officially recognized in the UAE.
Summary of Key Terms
PRO Assistance: Services to help businesses with government paperwork, visa processing, labor permits, and compliance with local regulations.
Business Renewals: The annual process of renewing trade licenses, visas, and other business-related documents to keep your business in good standing.
Document Attestations: The process of verifying and authenticating documents to ensure they are legally valid in the UAE, necessary for business operations, visa applications, and other legal procedures.
These services are crucial to ensure your business runs smoothly in the UAE, stays compliant with local regulations, and can operate efficiently without facing legal challenges.
