Always at the forefront of administrative innovation, Dubai unveils a new express service enabling entrepreneurs to obtain their a business degree in just 60 minutes. This fully digital system is designed to to make it easier to set up a business, particularly for sole traders, and is part of the emirate’s ambition to become one of the most dynamic economic environments in the world.
A 100 % online platform for simplified procedures
The service was developed to to provide a simple, quick and paperless user experience, via an intuitive digital portal. Users can choose their business activity, submit the required documents, pay the fees and obtain their licence in under an hour.
A streamlined process to save time
By bringing all the stages together on a single platform, this service significantly reduces:
- Administrative processing times,
- The costs associated with outsourcing these procedures,
- Reliance on physical offices.
The aim is to enable entrepreneurs to focus on their business straight away, without being held back by red tape.
A solution designed for sole traders
The service is primarily aimed at freelancers, consultants, self-employed people and digital professionals, which account for a growing proportion of the local and international business community in Dubai. It adapts to the needs of these professionals by offering flexible legal structures and associated residency options.
Tangible benefits for entrepreneurs
Users benefit from:
- A quick and secure registration,
- A digital management of all commercial documents,
- A complete transparency regarding fees and procedures,
- A flexibility in choosing an activity and the area of operation (mainland or Free Zone).
A strategic driver of Dubai’s economic appeal
This new initiative forms part of Dubai’s strategy to to attract talent, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. In a global context characterised by digitalisation and self-employment, this type of service represents a major competitive advantage.
Strengthening Dubai’s position as a global business hub
By offering setting up a business almost instantly, Dubai meets the expectations of generations of entrepreneurs who are mobile, connected and value speed of execution. This service complements an ecosystem that is already business-friendly:
- Favourable tax regime,
- Access to an international workforce,
- Modern infrastructure,
- And regulatory stability.
Conclusion
With its 60-minute express business licence service, Dubai is sending a clear message to the global business community: here, Starting and growing a business is quicker, easier and more accessible than ever before. This initiative further strengthens the emirate’s position as the economic capital of the future, agile, digital and firmly focused on innovation.
