How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai

How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai

How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai

Starting a healthcare business in Dubai requires the right license structure before anything else. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers healthcare and social services business licenses with 100% foreign ownership, same-day issuance for eligible activities, and no requirement for a UAE national partner or sponsor. Whether you are setting up a healthcare advisory company, a social counselling practice, or a family support consultancy, this guide covers every step.

Starting a healthcare business in Dubai requires the right license structure before anything else. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers healthcare and social services business licenses with 100%

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What is a Healthcare Business License in Dubai?

What is a Healthcare Business License in Dubai?

A healthcare business license covers health-related advisory, consultancy, and support services. At Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone, the healthcare category covers social counselling, family counselling and awareness, social and family consultancy, and advisory for families of people of determination. Clinical services require DHA or MOH approval in addition to the free zone license. A New Facility License DHA is required before any clinical facility can operate in Dubai and is applied for through the DHA Sheryan portal, separately from your free zone registration.

A healthcare business license covers health-related advisory, consultancy, and support services. At Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone, the healthcare category covers social counselling, family counselling and awareness, social and family consultancy, and advisory for families of people of determination. Clinical services require DHA or MOH approval in addition to the free zone license. A New Facility License DHA is required before any clinical facility can operate in Dubai and is applied for through the DHA Sheryan portal, separately from your free zone registration.

Who Can Apply for a Healthcare License in Dubai?

Who Can Apply for a Healthcare License in Dubai?

Documents Required

Passport copy for all shareholders

Proof of residential address

Proposed company name, up to 3 options

Completed online application form

Eligibility

Any nationality, 100%
foreign ownership

Minimum age 21 years

No prior UAE
residency required

No minimum capital deposit

Office Requirements

Flexi-desk included in base package

Business address provided at 
Dubai South Business Hub 
Free Zone

No physical office required 
to register

Documents Required

Passport copy for all shareholders

Proof of residential address

Proposed company name, up to 3 options

Completed online application form

Eligibility

Any nationality, 100%
foreign ownership

Minimum age 21 years

No prior UAE
residency required

No minimum capital deposit

Office Requirements

Flexi-desk included in base package

Business address provided at 
Dubai South Business Hub 
Free Zone

No physical office required 
to register

Documents Required

Passport copy for all shareholders

Proof of residential address

Proposed company name, up to 3 options

Completed online application form

Eligibility

Any nationality, 100%
foreign ownership

Minimum age 21 years

No prior UAE
residency required

No minimum capital deposit

Office Requirements

Flexi-desk included in base package

Business address provided at 
Dubai South Business Hub 
Free Zone

No physical office required 
to register

Third-Party Approvals

Third-Party Approvals

Social counselling and family advisory activities carry no DHA pre-approval requirement. Clinical services require a Dubai Health Authority facility license and individual practitioner DHA registration. Telemedicine platforms providing direct clinical consultation require DHA licensing. Medical equipment trading requires MOH product registration.

Social counselling and family advisory activities carry no DHA pre-approval requirement. Clinical services require a Dubai Health Authority facility license and individual practitioner DHA registration. Telemedicine platforms providing direct clinical consultation require DHA licensing. Medical equipment trading requires MOH product registration.

Popular Activities

Popular Activities

Popular Activities

Social Counselling

8890.88

Social Counselling

8890.88

Social Counselling

8890.88

Family Counselling and Awareness

8890.89

Family Counselling and Awareness

8890.89

Family Counselling and Awareness

8890.89

Social and Family Consultancy

8890.90

Social and Family Consultancy

8890.90

Social and Family Consultancy

8890.90

Parents of Children with Disabilities

8890.91

Parents of Children with Disabilities

8890.91

Parents of Children with Disabilities

8890.91

Social Counselling

8890.88

Social and Family Consultancy

8890.90

Family Counselling and Awareness

8890.89

Parents of Children with Disabilities

8890.91

Setup Process

Setup Process

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Choose Your Business Activity

02

Check your company name

03

Submit your application online

04

Pay and receive your license

05

Apply for visas and banking

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Choose Your Business Activity

Browse the healthcare activity codes at dubaisouthbh.com/business-activities. First five codes included at no extra cost.

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Choose Your Business Activity

02

Check your company name

03

Submit your application online

04

Pay and receive your license

05

Apply for visas and banking

FAQs - Healthcare Business License Dubai

FAQs - Healthcare Business License Dubai

FAQs - Healthcare Business License Dubai

FAQs - Healthcare Business License Dubai

How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai?

How to Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai?

Who is Eligible for a MOH License in the UAE?

Who is Eligible for a MOH License in the UAE?

What Are the Different Types of Business License in Dubai?

What Are the Different Types of Business License in Dubai?

How to Get a DHA License in Dubai?

How to Get a DHA License in Dubai?

What is Dubai Health Authority Registration?

What is Dubai Health Authority Registration?

What is the Cheapest Business to Start in Dubai?

What is the Cheapest Business to Start in Dubai?

Can a Foreigner Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai?

Can a Foreigner Start a Healthcare Business in Dubai?

Is There Personal Income Tax on Healthcare Business Earnings in the UAE?

Is There Personal Income Tax on Healthcare Business Earnings in the UAE?

Can a Dubai Free Zone Healthcare Company Serve Clients Globally?

Can a Dubai Free Zone Healthcare Company Serve Clients Globally?

What is the Difference Between a DHA License and a Free Zone Business License?

What is the Difference Between a DHA License and a Free Zone Business License?

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