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IT consultancy licence in Dubai

An IT consultancy licence in Dubai needs to reflect what clients pay you to do. Technology advice, software implementation, hardware sales and equipment installation are different services. Write them separately in your setup brief so the licensing authority can confirm the relevant activities and any additional requirements.

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In short
  • Split advice, implementation and resale into separate tasks.
  • Explain access to client systems and where work takes place.
  • Confirm activity combinations before quoting a bundled service.

What exactly are you offering?

“IT support” could mean recommending software, migrating data, installing a network or selling laptops. A licence selected for one part of that list should not be assumed to cover the rest.

Take a proposed client invoice and break it into deliverables. Include subscriptions you resell, devices you supply and ongoing support you provide. If you only advise while another contractor performs the installation, say so. That distinction helps the authority understand your role.

Choose a route around the work

Technology-focused free zones and mainland options can have different activity classifications and facilities. Dubai Internet City’s published FAQs are one example of authority-specific information. Check the current requirements for the route you actually intend to use.

Explain whether staff will visit client premises, hold equipment or work entirely online. Ask about the right operating permissions and workspace before committing to a low-cost desk package. Customer procurement rules can also affect your choice, particularly when access to sensitive systems is involved.

Prepare the service boundary

A useful proposal identifies the systems covered, support hours, response arrangements and who can approve changes. State whether you handle backups, security monitoring and incident response. These should be agreed services, not assumptions created by the phrase “managed IT”.

  1. List the tasks your company performs directly.
  2. Identify products and licences supplied by other vendors.
  3. Record where your staff need access or equipment.
  4. Confirm the activity combination with the authority.
  5. Request a quote for the matching company and team.

Think beyond the incorporation documents

For the banking application, explain the typical contract size, customer locations and subscription or equipment payments. For insurance and contracts, explain your responsibility for client data and systems. Each reviewer needs a consistent description of the same business.

Suppose you begin with cloud migration advice and later add computer resale. Revisit the licence before advertising the new service. A company can grow beyond its original scope even when its brand name stays the same.

Kompani Setup can help organise that scope review and compare formation options. Bring the service list, expected team size and any equipment requirements so the quote reflects the company you plan to run.

Quick answers

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Can IT consultancy include selling computers?

Do not assume it does. Hardware trading and technology advice may require different licensed activities. Confirm the permitted combination before making sales.

Does a technology company always need a specialist free zone?

No single route suits every firm. Compare the actual activity, client work, premises and staffing requirements across appropriate authorities.

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Official sources and further reading

Check the linked authority for current rules and fees. Kompani provides application support; licensing, visa, banking and court decisions remain with the relevant institution. How we prepare and update our guidance.

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