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Thread poster: Agnieszka Zieba-Kobialka
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May 30, 2018

Is there anyone here who works as a freelancer (has a freelancer license or maybe a company?) in the UAE, especially Dubai?

If yes, I would like to ask some questions how to set up my freelancing activity there. I will have a residence visa (plus medical insurance) from my husband who works there, so this is not a problem. But I would really like to know where I should apply for a freelancer license, as I see that there are many, many options (and prices vary). Plus I've started won... See more
Is there anyone here who works as a freelancer (has a freelancer license or maybe a company?) in the UAE, especially Dubai?

If yes, I would like to ask some questions how to set up my freelancing activity there. I will have a residence visa (plus medical insurance) from my husband who works there, so this is not a problem. But I would really like to know where I should apply for a freelancer license, as I see that there are many, many options (and prices vary). Plus I've started wondering whether maybe a company (?) would be better... ▲ Collapse
 


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