Dubai Approvals
External approval refers to the authorization granted by a third-party government authority, permitting a business to operate within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
For specific industries, independent businesses must secure approval from external entities before they can receive their official business license. As such, it is crucial to conduct thorough due diligence before initiating the business registration process.
The Department of Economic Development (DED) or respective freezone authority is responsible for issuing permits to new businesses in the UAE.
However, certain economic activities also require approvals from relevant local agencies and external clearances from other governmental bodies before operations can begin. The process of obtaining these external approvals is regulated by various state authorities, depending on the type of business activity.
Bizvise team streamline the process of launching a fully compliant and licensed business in the UAE.
Approval services – no objection certificate (NOC)
- Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
- Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)
- Dubai Sport Council
- Dubai Municipality (Food Safety Department)
- Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)
- Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
- Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA)
- Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA)
- Ministry of Culture and Youth (MYC)
- Ministry of Climate Change and Environment public health department (MOCCA)
- Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
- Department of Petroleum Affairs (DOPA)
- Dubai Police – chemicals section