It is important to understand how the freelance sector works in the UAE.
Applicants can complete the processes and payments and receive the permit online.
Securing a permit is very simple and clear – and the best part is that this can be completed at home. These are the important points to remember:
freelancers just need to submit an online application form along with a copy of their passport and visa page - if available. A permit will be issued and emailed within three to five days upon receiving necessary government approvals. If a residence visa is required, the process currently is also online and Dubai Media City's customer care team will be guiding the talent throughout the process
However, if this is your first try at going freelance, the prospects can be quite daunting. However, before you take the plunge, you need to plan out a few things:
1. Which authority will you register with to get a freelance permit?
2. How will you charge (per project, per hour or per task) and how much?
3. What are your expenses? Make a yearly budget.
1. Which authority will you register with to get a freelance permit?
Why do I need to get a permit?
According the UAE’s Labour Law you can work as a freelancer as long as you have a freelance work permit.
Part-time work is also a possibility, particularly in the current situation.
Professions and sectors
There are certain professions and sectors that lend themselves easily to freelance work. Many free zones offer freelance permits to people in the media or education sector, for example. Consulting, too, can be done on a freelance basis.
So, it is important to check the list of professions provided by the authority which is issuing you the freelance permit.
What is the cost of getting a freelance visa?
The cost can vary significantly based on the authority you apply to. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), for example, offers a two-year freelancer work permit with a UAE visa starting from Dh17,105. Other free zones may charge on a yearly basis as well. It is important to shop around before you settle on a particular free zone authority to work from.
Regardless of which authority you apply to, it is crucial that you get a freelance work permit, and abide by UAE’s Labour Laws.
You can apply with a number of free zones in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
However, depending on the free zone authority you approach, you may face limitations on the type of professions that can be registered, as mentioned above.
The freelance permit under gofreelance.ae, for example, is for professionals within the education and media sector.
The package, which comes for Dh7,500 a year is inclusive of the freelance permit and access to a business centre.
Every free zone authority has its own set of requirements, processes and charges.
There are also online communities that help you post your portfolio and bid for projects that need freelancers. Some of these communities include:
Marketplace.ae
Bawabba.com
xpertin.com
Find out about other restrictions
Are you allowed to work outside the free zone authority? This is something you need to consider and check before you apply for the permit.
Another question you can ask your permit issuing authority is whether they offer flexible payment options, and if a staggered payment plan is available.
Prepare your portfolio
As a freelancer, your portfolio is probably more important than your CV. Your clients will decide on whether the fees you charge is worth it depending on the projects you have worked on and the results you have delivered. So, before you start approaching clients, build a portfolio of your best work.
You also have options to work internationally
Apart from projects within the UAE, you can also bid for projects internationally, especially if your line of work lends itself to working remotely. So, content creators, translators, online secretarial services as well as tutoring can be done for international clients as well. A couple of helpful places to start looking at are upwork.com and freelance.com, which connect freelancers to international establishments looking for professionals on a temporary basis.
What are your expenses? Make a yearly budget.
Breaking down your expenses to the tiniest details is crucial, if you want to make it work as a freelancer. Some costs you need to consider include:
Licence cost
Visa cost
Health insurance
Office space, flexi desk or rent if working from home
Equipment (including laptop and phone)
Travel/everyday expenses
Bills - utility, phone, fuel
+ Freelance work permit for professionals in Dubai Internet City
Applicants can complete the processes and payments and receive the permit online.
Securing a permit is very simple and clear – and the best part is that this can be completed at home. These are the important points to remember:
freelancers just need to submit an online application form along with a copy of their passport and visa page - if available. A permit will be issued and emailed within three to five days upon receiving necessary government approvals. If a residence visa is required, the process currently is also online and Dubai Media City's customer care team will be guiding the talent throughout the process
However, if this is your first try at going freelance, the prospects can be quite daunting. However, before you take the plunge, you need to plan out a few things:
1. Which authority will you register with to get a freelance permit?
2. How will you charge (per project, per hour or per task) and how much?
3. What are your expenses? Make a yearly budget.
1. Which authority will you register with to get a freelance permit?
Why do I need to get a permit?
According the UAE’s Labour Law you can work as a freelancer as long as you have a freelance work permit.
Part-time work is also a possibility, particularly in the current situation.
Professions and sectors
There are certain professions and sectors that lend themselves easily to freelance work. Many free zones offer freelance permits to people in the media or education sector, for example. Consulting, too, can be done on a freelance basis.
So, it is important to check the list of professions provided by the authority which is issuing you the freelance permit.
What is the cost of getting a freelance visa?
The cost can vary significantly based on the authority you apply to. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), for example, offers a two-year freelancer work permit with a UAE visa starting from Dh17,105. Other free zones may charge on a yearly basis as well. It is important to shop around before you settle on a particular free zone authority to work from.
Regardless of which authority you apply to, it is crucial that you get a freelance work permit, and abide by UAE’s Labour Laws.
You can apply with a number of free zones in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
However, depending on the free zone authority you approach, you may face limitations on the type of professions that can be registered, as mentioned above.
The freelance permit under gofreelance.ae, for example, is for professionals within the education and media sector.
The package, which comes for Dh7,500 a year is inclusive of the freelance permit and access to a business centre.
Every free zone authority has its own set of requirements, processes and charges.
There are also online communities that help you post your portfolio and bid for projects that need freelancers. Some of these communities include:
Marketplace.ae
Bawabba.com
xpertin.com
Find out about other restrictions
Are you allowed to work outside the free zone authority? This is something you need to consider and check before you apply for the permit.
Another question you can ask your permit issuing authority is whether they offer flexible payment options, and if a staggered payment plan is available.
Prepare your portfolio
As a freelancer, your portfolio is probably more important than your CV. Your clients will decide on whether the fees you charge is worth it depending on the projects you have worked on and the results you have delivered. So, before you start approaching clients, build a portfolio of your best work.
You also have options to work internationally
Apart from projects within the UAE, you can also bid for projects internationally, especially if your line of work lends itself to working remotely. So, content creators, translators, online secretarial services as well as tutoring can be done for international clients as well. A couple of helpful places to start looking at are upwork.com and freelance.com, which connect freelancers to international establishments looking for professionals on a temporary basis.
What are your expenses? Make a yearly budget.
Breaking down your expenses to the tiniest details is crucial, if you want to make it work as a freelancer. Some costs you need to consider include:
Licence cost
Visa cost
Health insurance
Office space, flexi desk or rent if working from home
Equipment (including laptop and phone)
Travel/everyday expenses
Bills - utility, phone, fuel
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