

Trade License

How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai
How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai
Trade License

How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai
How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai
How to Get a Services Business License in Dubai
The services license category at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone covers lifestyle consultancy, fashion design, merchandising, print design, and specialized service activities. For creative professionals and lifestyle brand builders who operate at the intersection of design, consultancy, and brand development, this category provides the right license structure, with 100% foreign ownership and zero personal income tax.
The services license category at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone covers lifestyle consultancy, fashion design, merchandising, print design, and specialized service activities. For creative professionals and lifestyle brand builders who operate at the intersection of design, consultancy, and brand development, this category provides the right license structure, with 100% foreign ownership and zero personal income tax.


What Does a Services Business License Cover?
What Does a Services Business License Cover?
What Does a Services Business License Cover?
The services license covers lifestyle, fashion design, and lifestyle development consultancy services, merchandising, design of printing products, and cultural and recreational association activities. These six activities are suited to lifestyle coaches, fashion designers, brand merchandise managers, print designers, and specialist service businesses that do not fit neatly into the professional or art categories.
The services license covers lifestyle, fashion design, and lifestyle development consultancy services, merchandising, design of printing products, and cultural and recreational association activities. These six activities are suited to lifestyle coaches, fashion designers, brand merchandise managers, print designers, and specialist service businesses that do not fit neatly into the professional or art categories.

Documents Required
Passport copy for all shareholders

Documents Required
Passport copy for all shareholders

Eligibility
Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership
No prior UAE residency required
No minimum capital deposit

Eligibility
Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership
No prior UAE residency required
No minimum capital deposit

Office Requirements
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
All six services activities carry no third-party pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of application and payment completion.
All six services activities carry no third-party pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of application and payment completion.
Popular Activities
Popular Activities
01
Lifestyle Consultancy
9609.11
02
Fashion Design Consultancy
9609.12
03
Lifestyle Development Consultancy
9609.13
04
Merchandising Services
4540.94
05
Design of Printing Products
1812.1
06
Cultural and Recreational Associations
9499.06
01
Lifestyle Consultancy
9609.11
02
Fashion Design Consultancy
9609.12
03
Lifestyle Development Consultancy
9609.13
04
Merchandising Services
4540.94
05
Design of Printing Products
1812.1
06
Cultural and Recreational Associations
9499.06
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) is available as a services license activity. Fashion designers can register a UAE company to sign design contracts, invoice clients, and manage their creative business with 100% foreign ownership and no personal income tax.
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) is available as a services license activity. Fashion designers can register a UAE company to sign design contracts, invoice clients, and manage their creative business with 100% foreign ownership and no personal income tax.
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) is available as a services license activity. Fashion designers can register a UAE company to sign design contracts, invoice clients, and manage their creative business with 100% foreign ownership and no personal income tax.
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) is available as a services license activity. Fashion designers can register a UAE company to sign design contracts, invoice clients, and manage their creative business with 100% foreign ownership and no personal income tax.
A lifestyle consultancy license covers advisory services related to personal lifestyle, wellness, and development. It is suited to lifestyle coaches, personal stylists, image consultants, and life development practitioners who advise clients on personal choices and lifestyle strategies. No DHA approval is required for non-clinical lifestyle advisory.
A lifestyle consultancy license covers advisory services related to personal lifestyle, wellness, and development. It is suited to lifestyle coaches, personal stylists, image consultants, and life development practitioners who advise clients on personal choices and lifestyle strategies. No DHA approval is required for non-clinical lifestyle advisory.
A lifestyle consultancy license covers advisory services related to personal lifestyle, wellness, and development. It is suited to lifestyle coaches, personal stylists, image consultants, and life development practitioners who advise clients on personal choices and lifestyle strategies. No DHA approval is required for non-clinical lifestyle advisory.
A lifestyle consultancy license covers advisory services related to personal lifestyle, wellness, and development. It is suited to lifestyle coaches, personal stylists, image consultants, and life development practitioners who advise clients on personal choices and lifestyle strategies. No DHA approval is required for non-clinical lifestyle advisory.
Yes. Merchandising Services (9609.14) covers brand merchandising, product promotion planning, and retail merchandising advisory. It is available at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone under the services category with no pre-approval requirement.
Yes. Merchandising Services (9609.14) covers brand merchandising, product promotion planning, and retail merchandising advisory. It is available at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone under the services category with no pre-approval requirement.
Yes. Merchandising Services (9609.14) covers brand merchandising, product promotion planning, and retail merchandising advisory. It is available at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone under the services category with no pre-approval requirement.
Yes. Merchandising Services (9609.14) covers brand merchandising, product promotion planning, and retail merchandising advisory. It is available at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone under the services category with no pre-approval requirement.
Yes. Services category codes can be combined with codes from professional, art, or ICT categories under one license. A fashion design and lifestyle brand can cover design, consultancy, and content creation under a single registration.
Yes. Services category codes can be combined with codes from professional, art, or ICT categories under one license. A fashion design and lifestyle brand can cover design, consultancy, and content creation under a single registration.
Yes. Services category codes can be combined with codes from professional, art, or ICT categories under one license. A fashion design and lifestyle brand can cover design, consultancy, and content creation under a single registration.
Yes. Services category codes can be combined with codes from professional, art, or ICT categories under one license. A fashion design and lifestyle brand can cover design, consultancy, and content creation under a single registration.
All six service activities carry no pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of document submission and payment. The entire process is digital. Visit dubaisouthbh.com to start your application.
All six service activities carry no pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of document submission and payment. The entire process is digital. Visit dubaisouthbh.com to start your application.
All six service activities carry no pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of document submission and payment. The entire process is digital. Visit dubaisouthbh.com to start your application.
All six service activities carry no pre-approval requirement. The license is issued within one business day of document submission and payment. The entire process is digital. Visit dubaisouthbh.com to start your application.
No. The UAE has no personal income tax. Services business owners at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone pay zero personal income tax on their earnings, regardless of nationality or income level.
No. The UAE has no personal income tax. Services business owners at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone pay zero personal income tax on their earnings, regardless of nationality or income level.
No. The UAE has no personal income tax. Services business owners at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone pay zero personal income tax on their earnings, regardless of nationality or income level.
No. The UAE has no personal income tax. Services business owners at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone pay zero personal income tax on their earnings, regardless of nationality or income level.
Yes. There are no geographic restrictions on providing lifestyle, design, or merchandising services from a Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone company. You can serve clients across the UAE and internationally.
Yes. There are no geographic restrictions on providing lifestyle, design, or merchandising services from a Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone company. You can serve clients across the UAE and internationally.
Yes. There are no geographic restrictions on providing lifestyle, design, or merchandising services from a Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone company. You can serve clients across the UAE and internationally.
Yes. There are no geographic restrictions on providing lifestyle, design, or merchandising services from a Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone company. You can serve clients across the UAE and internationally.
Services business licenses at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone start from AED 12,500 per year. Use the cost calculator at dubaisouthbh.com/cost-calculator for your personalised estimate.
Services business licenses at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone start from AED 12,500 per year. Use the cost calculator at dubaisouthbh.com/cost-calculator for your personalised estimate.
Services business licenses at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone start from AED 12,500 per year. Use the cost calculator at dubaisouthbh.com/cost-calculator for your personalised estimate.
Services business licenses at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone start from AED 12,500 per year. Use the cost calculator at dubaisouthbh.com/cost-calculator for your personalised estimate.
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) and Design of Printing Products (1812.10) can both be included under one services license. The first five codes are included at no additional cost.
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) and Design of Printing Products (1812.10) can both be included under one services license. The first five codes are included at no additional cost.
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) and Design of Printing Products (1812.10) can both be included under one services license. The first five codes are included at no additional cost.
Yes. Fashion Design Consultancy (9609.12) and Design of Printing Products (1812.10) can both be included under one services license. The first five codes are included at no additional cost.
No. A flexi-desk arrangement at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone provides a registered UAE business address without requiring a physical studio. Physical premises can be arranged separately once your business is operational if needed.
No. A flexi-desk arrangement at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone provides a registered UAE business address without requiring a physical studio. Physical premises can be arranged separately once your business is operational if needed.
No. A flexi-desk arrangement at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone provides a registered UAE business address without requiring a physical studio. Physical premises can be arranged separately once your business is operational if needed.
No. A flexi-desk arrangement at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone provides a registered UAE business address without requiring a physical studio. Physical premises can be arranged separately once your business is operational if needed.