Starting an IT company in Dubai means forming a licensed business whose approved activities match the consultancy, network, infrastructure, cloud, data or cybersecurity services it will sell.
For founders researching how to start an IT company in Dubai, the practical sequence is to:
- Define every service and revenue stream.
- Match each service to an approved business activity.
- Check activity compatibility, external approvals and premises conditions.
- Choose between a DUQE free zone company and a Dubai mainland company.
- Complete incorporation, visas, banking and tax registrations.
There is no universal IT licence covering every technology service. A network adviser, managed service provider and data centre operator may all need different activities and setup conditions.
This guide focuses on service-led IT businesses. Software development, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, hardware trading, public telecommunications and regulated financial technology require separate activity checks.
Choose the IT Activities That Match Your Services
Activity selection should begin with the work shown on proposals, contracts and invoices. Words such as advise, design, install, manage, monitor, test, host and sell describe different commercial responsibilities.
Write down each paid service before choosing the company structure. This often reveals that the business needs one core consultancy activity and one or more supporting activities.
We offer a broad range of IT and technical business activities. These include consultancy, networks, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud services, data analysis, systems housing and colocation. We can confirm which activities can be combined and whether additional conditions apply.
IT and Computer Systems Consultancy
IT consultancy can range from broad technology advice to more specialised network and systems planning. The right activity depends on the type of advice the company will provide.
DUQE Business Activity: Information Technology Consultants
This activity is suited to businesses providing broader IT consultancy aimed at improving organisational performance through technology.
It can cover advising clients on suitable software, technical applications and digital transformation. For example, an IT consultant might review existing systems, recommend a customer relationship management platform or advise on technology improvements.
Where the business will also develop software, resell products or manage systems on an ongoing basis, we can confirm whether additional activities are required.
DUQE Business Activity: Computer Systems Consultancies
This activity focuses more closely on consultancy relating to computer systems and network solutions, including analysing and designing networks intended to protect the security and integrity of IT assets.
It may suit businesses providing advice on network architecture, systems design and related technical planning.
Where a company will provide both broader IT consultancy and more specialised computer systems or network advice, we can assess the full service model and confirm whether one activity or a combination of activities is the better fit.
Network, Infrastructure and Systems Integration
Network consultancy, network services, infrastructure and systems integration can involve different levels of responsibility, from advisory work to implementation and ongoing management.
DUQE Business Activity: Network Consultancies
This activity covers consultancy focused on analysing and designing secure network solutions.
It may suit businesses advising on network architecture, performance and security. Where the company will also install, configure or manage network infrastructure, we can confirm whether additional activities are required.
DUQE Business Activity: Information Technology Network Services
This activity is available for businesses providing IT network services. The correct setup should reflect whether the company will handle configuration, monitoring, remote administration, customer-site support or other ongoing network services.
DUQE Business Activity: IT Infrastructure
This activity may be relevant where the business implements, migrates, maintains or manages customer IT infrastructure.
Systems integration is a broader service model that may combine servers, storage, networks, cloud platforms and business applications. A systems integrator may provide architecture, implementation, migration, testing and technical project management.
For example, a consultant who designs a secure office network has a different operating model from a provider that installs equipment, configures access controls and monitors the network under a monthly contract. We can assess the full service model and confirm the activity combination that best matches the work.
Managed IT Support
Managed IT support usually involves ongoing responsibility for a customer’s systems rather than one-off consultancy.
Services can include helpdesk support, Microsoft 365 administration, user account management, device monitoring, backup checks, server maintenance and network troubleshooting. The provider may also hold administrator credentials and process personal data on the client’s behalf.
DUQE Business Activity: Information Technology Network Services and DUQE Business Activity: IT Infrastructure may be relevant, depending on the services being provided.
For managed IT businesses, we assess the support model, system access, delivery locations and level of ongoing responsibility to confirm which activity or combination of activities best fits the company.
Cybersecurity Consultancy and Operational Security
Cybersecurity businesses can provide very different services, from advisory work and risk management to technical testing and ongoing security monitoring. The correct activity depends on what the company will actually deliver.
DUQE Business Activity: Cyber Security Consultancy
This activity covers professional advice on preparing for, avoiding and protecting against cyberattacks and threats affecting networks, computers, programs and data.
It can suit services such as cyber-risk reviews, policy development, governance advice, security recommendations and incident-readiness planning. Technical testing or managed security services may require additional activities.
DUQE Business Activity: Cyber Security Architecture
This activity may be relevant where the business provides security architecture design, technical documentation, implementation support or continuing oversight.
DUQE Business Activity: Cyber Risk Management Services
This activity may be relevant where the business identifies, assesses and manages cybersecurity risks, including risk treatment and control planning.
Where the service also includes technical testing, security monitoring or implementation, we can confirm whether additional activities are required.
DUQE Business Activity: Auditing, Reviewing & Testing Cyber Risks
This activity covers cyber-risk auditing, review and testing services. Businesses planning penetration testing, red-team exercises or vulnerability testing should define the exact methods and customer environments so we can confirm the appropriate activity scope and any additional requirements.
DUQE Business Activity: Data Management & Cyber Security Services
This activity applies to businesses combining data management and cybersecurity services. The exact setup should reflect whether the company will provide data administration, security monitoring, incident response or other managed services.
A consultancy reviewing security policies has a different operating model from a penetration-testing provider or a managed security service. Before formation, define the services, testing methods, systems accessed and customer sectors so we can confirm the right activity combination and any additional approval or technical requirements.
Cloud, Data and Data Centre Services
Cloud consultancy, managed cloud services, hosting and data centre operation describe different service models. Each can involve different licence activities, premises requirements and technical responsibilities.
A cloud consultant may design an architecture using a third-party platform. An implementation provider may configure the environment and migrate data, while a managed cloud provider may continue administering user access, backups and security settings after launch.
Where a business will also provide hosting, systems housing or colocation, we assess the exact operating model separately because physical infrastructure can require different activities and setup conditions.
DUQE Business Activity: Data Classification & Analysis Services
This activity is available for businesses providing data classification and analysis services.
The licence scope should match the company’s actual work, such as data classification, governance support, commercial analysis or technical analysis. Where the proposed services are broader or more specialised, we can confirm whether an additional activity is required.
DUQE Business Activity: Cloud Service & Datacenters Providers
This activity may be relevant to businesses providing cloud or data centre services. We assess whether the proposed model involves third-party cloud management, virtual hosting, physical data centre operation or a combination of services.
DUQE Business Activity: Computer Systems Housing Services
This activity may apply where a business provides systems housing or hosting services. We assess the infrastructure model, customer equipment arrangements and premises requirements before confirming the setup.
DUQE Business Activity: Datacenter Colocation Services
This activity is relevant to colocation models involving customer equipment housed within dedicated data centre infrastructure. We can confirm the premises, connectivity and technical requirements that apply to the proposed operation.
A colocation provider may supply rack space, power, cooling, physical security and connectivity for customer-owned equipment. That model is materially different from advising a client about Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, known as TDRA, operates a Cloud Service Provider Information Form on a voluntary basis. It is not a universal licence requirement for every cloud consultant. Customer-sector rules and the underlying service model may still create further obligations.
Internet Consultancy
The term internet consultancy can sound broader than the DUQE activity actually is, so the scope needs to be matched carefully to the service being offered.
DUQE Business Activity: Internet Consultancy
This activity covers consultancy focused on search engine optimisation strategy, including assessing a business’s existing online presence and recommending improvements to increase search visibility.
It is intended for SEO consultancy rather than network consultancy, internet connectivity, website hosting, cloud infrastructure or managed IT support.
Software, AI, Trading and Other Separate Pathways
Some technology businesses fall outside a standard IT consultancy model and require different activities based on what they develop, sell or operate.
DUQE Business Activity: Computer Systems & Communication Equipment Software Design
This activity covers software design, implementation, operation and maintenance, including applications for mobile devices.
A business developing applications, SaaS products or software platforms should review our guide to starting a software company in Dubai.
Where a company plans to combine software development with IT consultancy, we can assess the full service model and confirm the appropriate activity combination.
Artificial intelligence development, e-commerce, hardware trading, public internet provision, telecommunications, virtual assets and regulated financial technology can require different licence activities or regulatory approvals. These should be assessed separately based on the services the business will provide.
DUQE Business Activity: Distributed Ledger Technology Services
This activity is available for businesses providing distributed ledger technology services. The exact licence scope should reflect whether the company will advise on, implement, operate or develop distributed ledger solutions.
If the business also plans to provide token issuance, virtual-asset exchange, payment services or another regulated financial activity, those services require separate regulatory assessment and should not be assumed to fall within this activity.
The key is to select activities that match the services the company will actually provide and invoice for.
Check Whether the Business Needs Additional Approval
A straightforward IT consultancy does not automatically require approval from TDRA or another sector regulator. Additional requirements may apply where the company provides regulated telecommunications services, sells controlled telecommunications equipment, performs specialist cybersecurity testing or operates infrastructure subject to specific rules.
Check these requirements before choosing the licence activities, company structure or workspace.
Public Telecommunications and Internet Provision
Internal network advice is not the same as operating a public telecommunications network.
TDRA requires a telecommunications licence when an entity will operate a public telecommunications network or provide telecommunications services to subscribers. A consultant designing an office network does not fall into that category merely because the project involves routers or internet connectivity.
A founder planning public internet access, subscriber connectivity or telecommunications infrastructure should confirm the applicable TDRA requirements before company formation.
Penetration Testing and Managed Security
Penetration testing, vulnerability exploitation and red-team work involve direct access to customer systems. Managed detection, incident response and security operations centres can also involve continuing access to logs, credentials and sensitive information.
The selected business activity must cover the technical work being performed. Government, critical-infrastructure and regulated-sector projects may impose additional accreditation, procurement or security requirements.
Businesses planning penetration testing or other intrusive security work should also put clear customer authorisation and testing boundaries in place before providing those services.
Telecommunications Equipment
An IT consultancy activity does not automatically cover the import or sale of telecommunications equipment.
Where the business will sell regulated telecommunications devices, it may need an appropriate trading activity. TDRA also requires telecommunications equipment to complete its type-approval process before being offered for sale, and the supplier must be registered for that process.
Review the TDRA telecommunications equipment approval service before adding regulated equipment sales to the business model.
Hosting, Colocation and Regulated-Sector Contracts
Hosting and colocation businesses can require different premises, physical security, connectivity and infrastructure arrangements from an ordinary IT consultancy. These requirements should be confirmed before selecting the workspace or licence package.
Banks, healthcare providers, government entities, telecommunications operators and critical-infrastructure organisations may also impose sector-specific security, hosting or supplier requirements on their IT providers.
These additional conditions arise from the type of service or customer rather than applying automatically to every IT company.
Choose a DUQE Free Zone Setup That Fits the IT Business
The right setup depends on the company’s IT activities, workspace requirements and how its services will be delivered.
DUQE can be a strong fit for independent IT consultants, network advisers, cloud consultancies, cybersecurity advisers and overseas IT companies establishing a Dubai service base.
When DUQE Fits an IT Services Business
A DUQE free zone setup is generally most suitable where the required activities are available through DUQE and the company’s workspace and visa requirements fit the selected package.
For example, it may suit an IT consultant serving UAE and overseas clients, a network consultancy providing professional advice or a cybersecurity adviser delivering non-regulated services.
Managed IT providers may also be suitable once we have reviewed the complete service model and confirmed the required activity combination.
Review our current DUQE business licence options after defining the activities, shareholders, workspace and visa requirements.
When Additional Mainland Authorisation May Be Required
A DUQE company may need additional authorisation if it intends to conduct licensed activities outside the free zone within Dubai.
Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025 Regulating the Conduct of Free Zone Establishments’ Activities within the Emirate of Dubai provides routes that can allow eligible free zone companies to operate outside their free zones, subject to the applicable conditions and approvals.
DET’s Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit also covers certain non-regulated activities, including technology, consultancy and professional services. The exact IT activity and delivery model must still qualify under the relevant framework.
When we review the setup, we consider where employees will work, whether services will be delivered regularly at mainland customer sites and whether the proposed activity creates any additional authorisation requirements.
Follow the IT Company Formation Process
The licensing process works best when activity analysis comes before package selection. This reduces the risk of forming an IT company whose licence does not support its contracts, operating model or bank application.
1. Define the Services and Revenue Model
List every service the company expects to charge for during its first year. Separate advice, implementation, recurring support, technical testing, hosting, equipment sales and software resale.
Identify the customer type, delivery location and systems the company will access. A managed IT provider should also establish who will control administrator credentials and customer data.
2. Match Each Service to a Business Activity
Use the exact business activity names rather than broad labels such as “IT services” or “technology consultancy”.
Choose the primary activity that reflects the company’s main source of revenue. Add supporting activities where they cover distinct paid services.
We can confirm each activity’s scope, exclusions and compatibility before the application is submitted. For specialist IT models, we can also identify whether external approvals or particular premises requirements need to be addressed.
3. Choose the Jurisdiction and Legal Form
Compare DUQE free zone formation with a Dubai mainland structure based on the company’s actual operating model.
Then decide the ownership structure. A single founder, several individual shareholders, a corporate shareholder and a foreign-company branch require different incorporation documents and governance arrangements.
4. Reserve the Trade Name
Choose a name that complies with the applicable naming rules and does not imply a regulated service the company is not approved to provide.
The name should remain consistent across the licence application, website and customer-facing documents. Prepare alternative names in case the first choice is unavailable.
5. Prepare and Sign the Incorporation Documents
Our formation process covers trade-name reservation, initial approval, registration-document signing and licence issuance.
The incorporation file should identify the business activities, shareholders, manager, authorised signatories and beneficial owners. Corporate ownership or specialist IT activities may require additional documents.
6. Receive and Check the Trade Licence
Once the application is approved, we issue the DUQE free zone trade licence.
Check the company name, approved business activities, manager and shareholder details carefully, as these will also be used for immigration, tax and banking purposes.
7. Open the Immigration File and Plan Visas
If the selected DUQE setup includes residence visas, we handle the immigration setup and establishment card as part of the company formation process.
The establishment card records key company and authorised-signatory details and supports the residence visa applications that follow.
We also coordinate the company-linked founder and employee visa process included with the selected DUQE package. Our UAE residence visa guide explains the available routes in more detail.
The available visa allocation depends on the selected DUQE package, workspace and immigration approval.
8. Complete Banking and Tax Setup
Once the company licence is issued, the next stage is to prepare the business for banking and tax compliance.
We offer business bank account opening support as a value-added service, helping founders prepare the application and supporting documents required by the selected bank. Bank approval remains subject to the bank’s own onboarding and due-diligence requirements.
A UAE resident juridical person incorporated on or after 1 March 2024 generally has three months from incorporation, establishment or recognition to apply for Corporate Tax registration. Free Zone Persons are included in this rule.
VAT registration is separate and becomes relevant when the applicable registration rules are met. DUQE also offers VAT registration as a value-added service, helping businesses complete the registration process and coordinate it with their wider post-incorporation setup.
9. Put Contracts and Records in Place
Prepare customer agreements, statements of work, data-processing terms, invoices and accounting records before the company begins trading at scale.
Review the licence whenever the business adds a new IT service, starts selling products, enters a regulated sector or changes where its services are delivered.
Prepare the Documents, Visas and Workspace
The exact document set depends on the shareholders, legal form, residency position and business activities. We can confirm the final checklist before submission.
Individual Shareholders
An individual applicant commonly provides a clear passport copy, personal details and entry, cancellation or UID information where applicable.
We may request additional documents based on the applicant’s residence status, nationality, business activity or visa package. UAE residence is not a universal prerequisite for forming an eligible free zone company.
Corporate Shareholders and Foreign Branches
For a corporate shareholder, the application can require the company’s licence or registration evidence, Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Incumbency or Good Standing, constitutional documents, share register or share certificate and a board resolution.
Foreign company documents may also require notarisation, attestation and certified translation before they can be used in the UAE.
A branch application should identify the parent company, branch manager, authorised signatories and proposed UAE activities. The branch activities should be consistent with the parent company’s permitted business.
Managers, Signatories and Beneficial Owners
The shareholder, manager, authorised signatory, bank signatory and ultimate beneficial owner may be different people.
We can help confirm which roles need to be recorded during formation so the company, immigration, tax and banking records remain consistent.
Visa and Workspace Planning
A solo IT consultant may need no company-sponsored residence visa or may require one founder visa. A managed IT provider may need employee visas and a larger workspace.
The available visa allocation depends on the selected DUQE package, workspace and immigration approval.
Workspace should also match the service model. Flexible workspace may suit an advisory IT business, while technical teams, equipment, hosting or colocation can require more substantial or specialist premises.
Complete Banking, Corporate Tax and VAT Setup
Once the company is licensed, the next stage is to prepare for banking and the tax registrations that apply to the business. DUQE offers business bank account opening support and VAT registration as value-added services, helping founders coordinate these requirements alongside their wider setup.
Prepare the Business Bank Account Application
A trade licence allows the company to apply for a business bank account, but approval remains with the bank. For an IT company, the licensed activities, website, contracts and expected transactions should all describe the same business.
A consultancy licence should not be supported by a banking application dominated by hardware imports, hosting or virtual-asset transactions unless those activities are also properly licensed. Banks may also request ownership information, source-of-funds evidence and commercial documents such as contracts, proposals or letters of intent.
As a DUQE value-added service, we can support the bank account opening process and help prepare the application and supporting documents. Final approval remains with the selected bank.
Corporate Tax for a Free Zone IT Company
Free zone status does not automatically exempt an IT company from Corporate Tax. A UAE resident juridical person incorporated on or after 1 March 2024 generally has three months from incorporation, establishment or recognition to apply for registration through the Federal Tax Authority’s Corporate Tax service.
Under the standard rates, taxable income up to 375,000 is subject to 0%, while taxable income above that amount is generally subject to 9%.
A Qualifying Free Zone Person may receive 0% on Qualifying Income, but general IT consultancy is not expressly included among the named Qualifying Activities in Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025. The treatment can therefore depend on the customer, transaction and wider Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions.
VAT for UAE and Overseas IT Services
A UAE resident business must register for VAT when taxable supplies and imports exceed 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed that threshold within the next 30 days. Voluntary registration may be available above 187,500 under the corresponding tests.
An overseas customer does not automatically make an IT service zero-rated, so companies serving both UAE and international clients should monitor their VAT position as revenue grows.
DUQE offers VAT registration as a value-added service, helping eligible businesses complete the registration process as part of their wider post-incorporation setup.
Meet Data Protection and Cybersecurity Obligations
IT companies can access customer systems, administrator credentials and personal data as part of their services. The licence covers the approved business activity, while data protection, customer contracts and security rules govern how that access is handled.
Identify How the Company Handles Personal Data
An IT provider may act as a controller for personal data it collects for its own purposes, such as employee and customer records. It may act as a processor when handling personal data on a client’s instructions.
Federal Decree by Law No. (45) of 2021 Concerning the Protection of Personal Data establishes the federal framework for personal-data processing within its scope. It covers areas including processing controls, security, data-subject rights and cross-border transfers.
An IT company should identify what customer data it will access, why it needs access, where the data will be stored and which employees or suppliers can use it.
Put Data Access and Cross-Border Processing Into Customer Contracts
Managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity and hosting contracts should define authorised access, security responsibilities, subcontractors, data location, incident notification, retention and deletion. This becomes particularly important where overseas support staff, cloud providers or other subcontractors can access customer data.
Separate General Requirements From Sector Standards
The UAE Information Assurance Regulation is not a universal licensing condition for every private IT consultancy.
TDRA designates critical entities under the Critical Information Infrastructure Protection framework to implement the Information Assurance Regulation. Banks, government entities and other regulated customers may also impose additional security requirements on their IT providers.
ISO 27001 may be commercially useful or required by a particular customer, but it is not a universal condition for obtaining an ordinary IT consultancy licence.
Keep Technical Access Within the Authorised Scope
Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2021 On Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes addresses conduct including unlawful access to information systems and networks.
This is particularly relevant to penetration testing, vulnerability testing and incident response. Technical providers should have clear customer authority covering the systems and methods involved before beginning that work.
Calculate the Full IT Company Setup Cost
The licence fee is only one part of the cost of starting an IT company in Dubai. The final budget can depend on the activities, shareholders, visas, workspace, foreign-document formalities and any specialist approval or premises requirements.
Compare the Operating Model, Not Just the Headline Price
A solo IT consultant might have one shareholder, advisory activities, no employees and flexible workspace.
A managed IT provider may need several activities, employee visas and a larger workspace. A hosting or data centre business can also require specialist premises and technical infrastructure.
These businesses should not be priced using the same generic licence figure.
Use Current DUQE Pricing
Our cost calculator considers factors such as the business category, number of activities, shareholders, visas and forecast turnover.
Use the DUQE business setup cost calculator for an estimate based on the proposed structure. We can then confirm any additional cost connected with specialist activities, approvals or premises.
Avoid Licensing and Setup Mistakes
Many IT company setup issues begin when the licence does not accurately reflect the services the business intends to provide. Before filing, check for these common mismatches:
- A consultancy activity does not cover the full service model. Implementation, managed support, testing, hosting or resale may require additional activities.
- DUQE Business Activity: Internet Consultancy is selected for general IT work. This activity is intended for SEO consultancy rather than network, cloud or managed IT services.
- DUQE Business Activity: Cyber Security Consultancy is treated as covering every cybersecurity service. Technical testing and managed security services may require different or additional activities.
- Cloud consultancy and data centre operation are treated as the same business model. Physical hosting and colocation can require different activities, premises and technical arrangements.
- Hardware or software resale is left out of the activity selection. Consultancy, implementation and product trading are different revenue models.
- The banking file does not match the licence. The website, contracts, expected payments and licensed activities should describe the same IT business.
We can review these points before incorporation so the licence, operating model and supporting documents are aligned from the start.
Choose the IT Licence Around the Work You Will Deliver
A strong IT company setup starts with a clear definition of the services the business will provide. Separate consultancy from implementation, managed operations, technical testing, hosting and trading, then match those services to the correct DUQE business activities, approvals, workspace and visa requirements. Our DUQE business licence options can help you choose a setup that fits the activities and structure you need.
The licence, contracts, website, bank application and tax records should all reflect the same business model. Keeping these aligned from the start makes the company easier to operate, supports customer onboarding and reduces the risk of avoidable amendments later. You can also review our DUQE pricing and packages to compare the available setup options.
For eligible service-led IT businesses, DUQE provides a premium Dubai free zone setup with support across activity selection, company formation and post-incorporation requirements. Speak to our business setup team to confirm the right activity combination and structure for your IT consultancy, network, infrastructure, cloud, data or cybersecurity company.
Frequently Asked Questions About Starting an IT Company in Dubai
Can a Non-Resident Start an IT Company in Dubai?
Yes. A non-resident can form an eligible DUQE free zone company, subject to the selected activities, legal form and document requirements.
UAE residence is a separate process after formation. Non-resident founders should also consider their banking, signatory and day-to-day administration requirements.
Can One Licence Cover IT Consultancy, Network Services and Cybersecurity?
Potentially. Several compatible DUQE business activities may be included within the same company setup.
The correct combination depends on the services being provided and any activity-specific conditions. We assess the complete service model before formation so the licence reflects the work the company intends to deliver.
Can a Dubai Free Zone IT Company Work With Mainland Clients?
Yes, but the way services are delivered can affect whether additional authorisation is required.
Dubai’s 2025 framework provides branch and permit routes for eligible free zone companies conducting activities outside their free zones. The correct route depends on the activity, work location and whether the company maintains an ongoing mainland presence.
Do I Need a Separate Business Activity for Penetration Testing in Dubai?
Possibly. Penetration testing should not automatically be treated as covered by a general IT or cybersecurity consultancy activity.
DUQE Business Activity: Auditing, Reviewing & Testing Cyber Risks may be relevant. We assess the testing methods, customer environment and service scope to confirm the appropriate activity and any additional requirements.
Can an IT Company in Dubai Sell Hardware or Software Subscriptions?
Yes, but a consultancy activity does not automatically cover product sales.
Selling computers, network equipment, security devices or third-party software subscriptions may require suitable trading activities. Regulated telecommunications equipment can also be subject to TDRA supplier registration and type approval.
Does an IT Company in Dubai Need a Physical Office?
It depends on the activity and operating model.
A founder-led IT consultancy may suit flexible workspace. A managed IT provider may need space for employees and equipment, while hosting, systems housing and colocation can require specialist premises.
Can a Foreign IT Company Open a Branch in Dubai?
Yes. A foreign IT company can consider a Dubai branch, subject to the chosen authority’s requirements and the parent company’s permitted activities.
The application can require parent-company incorporation documents, a board resolution, an appointed branch manager and the applicable document attestation.
Can Software Development Be Added to an IT Company Licence?
Potentially, where the activities are compatible.
DUQE Business Activity: Computer Systems & Communication Equipment Software Design covers software design, implementation, operation and maintenance. Where an IT consultancy also intends to develop applications or software products, we can assess whether this activity should be added to the licence.