Law Firm & Legal Consultancy Business Setup in the UAE
Setting up a law firm or legal consultancy in the UAE comes with strict regulations, and nothing moves forward unless you meet every legal requirement. You can’t rent an office and start offering legal advice. The UAE blocks that immediately. The UAE enforces strict rules on who may practice law, who may provide legal advice, and the type of license required for each activity.
We handle the full setup so you stay compliant with every authority, Ministry of Justice, legal affairs departments, and all licensing bodies.
Why Start a Legal Consultancy or Law Firm in the UAE?
There’s constant demand for corporate, commercial, and compliance-related legal advice across the UAE. The UAE offers a well-developed regulatory framework and multiple business options, including law firms, advocacy offices, and legal consultancies. Some legal consultancy structures allow full foreign ownership, giving you the freedom to serve clients without needing a local partner.
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Types of Licenses for Accounting & Auditing Firms
Law Firm License UAE (Advocacy & Legal Practice).
This license lets you take on full legal representation — litigation, advocacy, and everything in between.
Requirements:
- UAE-licensed lawyer
- Ministry of Justice (MOJ) approval.
- Registration at the UAE Lawyers Roll.
- Office space in the UAE
- Adherence to the rules of professional conduct.
Foreign lawyers can only open advocacy firms if they obtain UAE legal qualification and receive regulatory approval.
Legal consultancy license Dubai
This license lets you offer legal advice, but you’re not allowed to appear before UAE courts.
Suitable for:
- International law firms
- Corporate legal advisors
- Contract specialists & compliance specialists.
- Offshore law consultants
Requirements:
- Relevant law degree
- Professional experience (3-5 years on average)
- Approval from the Dubai Legal Affairs Department or the relevant regulatory authority.
- Dubai DED or free zone trade license.
Legal Consultancy Business Setup in Free Zones
Free zones such as DIFC, ADGM, and Shams issue licenses for advisory-only legal consultancies.
Benefits include:
- 100% ownership
- no requirement for a UAE national partner
- faster license approvals
- and independent operation within DIFC or ADGM.
However, free zone legal consultants cannot represent clients in UAE courts.
Consulting Company Formation Dubai (Non-Legal)
If you provide only business, compliance, or management advice, you can form a standard consulting firm without legal-practice approvals.
Requirements:
- Professional qualifications
- DED or free zone license
- No approval of legal practice is needed.
What You Need to Apply
Prepare the following documents:
- passport copies,
- experience certificates,
- law degree or professional qualification,
- office lease contract,
- approvals from MOJ or Legal Affairs Department,
- and a good conduct certificate.
- good character certificate (to practice law)
Our Setup Services for Law Firms & Legal Consultancies
Licensing & Approvals
We manage all approvals from:
- Ministry of Justice
- Secretariat of legal affairs (Dubai)
- DED Mainland license
- DIFC/ADGM/Free Zone officials.
Documentation & Compliance
We prepare:
- Qualification files
- Experience verification
- Compliance forms
- Application submissions
Office Setup Assistance
Law firms must work from approved office space. We help you secure premises that meet those requirements.
Post-Licensing Support
- Staff approvals
- License renewals
- Activity amendments
- Ongoing PRO services
Process to Start a Law Firm in UAE or Legal Consultancy in the UAE
- Pick structure: advocacy firm, legal consultancy, or consulting practice.
- Verify qualifications and experience.
- Apply for MOJ or Legal Affairs Department approvals.
- Obtain initial trade name & activity approval.
- Secure office space
- Receive trade license.
- Complete professional registration
FAQ – Legal Consultancy & Law Firm Setup UAE
Advocacy Firm: 1-3 months based on approvals.
Why FAR Consultancy Dubai?
We secure approvals fast, stay in full compliance with every authority, and handle your entire legal licensing process without delays. Get your Professional license of lawyers UAE today by partnering with us.
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