Required Documents in the UAE
Documents a contracting company and an individual contractor need to work and bid in the UAE, from a sourced study.
Company documents
- Trade licence with contracting activity
- Municipality contractor registration/grade (Dubai Contractor Register)
- Chamber membership certificate
- Corporate tax registration with the FTA
- VAT registration (TRN) once the threshold is met (when applicable)
- Dubai Municipality professional competency certificates for technical staff (when applicable)
Individual contractor / engineer
- Emirates ID
- Municipality professional competency certificate (engineer/technician)
- Trade or professional licence in the individual contractor’s name
Sources: taxsummaries.pwc.com · taxsummaries.pwc.com · dlp.dubai.gov.ae · kayrouzandassociates.com · enterpriseam.com · afridi-angell.com · clydeco.com · gulfnews.com · documents: practice per the same guides
FAQ
Which documents does a contracting company need in the UAE?
Trade licence with contracting activity, Municipality contractor registration/grade (Dubai Contractor Register), Chamber membership certificate, Corporate tax registration with the FTA.
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