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How to find freelance work in UAE legally?
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To work legally as a freelancer in UAE: 1) Obtain a freelance permit from free zones offering them - Dubai Media City, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai Knowledge Park, Fujairah Creative City, Ajman Free Zone, Sharjah Media City (Shams), Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, or TECOM's GoFreelance; 2) Select appropriate license activity category (media, education, tech, design, etc.); 3) Submit required documents including portfolio, CV, educational certificates, passport copy, and photos; 4) Pay freelance permit fees (ranging from AED 7,500-20,000 annually depending on free zone); 5) If residing in UAE, obtain/maintain residence visa (self-sponsored through the freelance permit); 6) Open a UAE bank account for business transactions; 7) Maintain proper documentation of contracts and payments for tax purposes; 8) Consider professional indemnity insurance; 9) For existing residents, check if your current visa allows part-time work with a work permit from MOHRE (applies to certain visa categories). The most cost-effective option is usually Fujairah Creative City (approximately AED 7,500), while TECOM's GoFreelance offers better networking but at higher cost (AED 15,000-20,000).
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