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.
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.
Request A ProposalLaw Firm License UAE (Advocacy & Legal Practice).
This license lets you take on full legal representation — litigation, advocacy, and everything in between.
Requirements:
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.
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Legal Consultancy Business Setup in Free Zones
Free zones such as DIFC, ADGM, and Shams issue licenses for advisory-only legal consultancies.
Benefits include:
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:
Prepare the following documents:
Licensing & Approvals
We manage all approvals from:
Documentation & Compliance
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Office Setup Assistance
Law firms must work from approved office space. We help you secure premises that meet those requirements.
Post-Licensing Support
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.