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Can you start a business while still being employed in Dubai?

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Answered on October 21,2023

Yes, you can start a business while being employed in Dubai, providing you get your business license from select free zones like Meydan Free Zone that don’t require a no objection certificate. However, if you are considering setting up your business in a free zone that requires one, you will need to make sure you have your current employer’s permission.

Asking your current employer for a no objection letter in Dubai can raise certain difficulties. In some industries – and depending on the nature of the work you do – employers may refuse your request.

In some companies, for example, employers will be unhappy about providing a no objection certificate because of concerns about competition, trade secrets, or compliance and security. If your current employer fears that you may quit their business and take some of their customers with you, they may refuse to provide your no objection certificate.

If your current employer refuses to provide a no objection certificate, you may simply have to leave your job and start your business once you are no longer working for them. If so, you’ll need to check what this means for your visa status if you are a foreign national.

However, most employers are reasonable and will understand that you are following a personal dream when setting up a company – especially if it won’t be in competition with them (e.g., someone leaving a software company to start their dream coffee shop). Many employers will be supportive and happy to provide a no objection certificate.

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Our team at Meydan Free Zone can guide you through the entire process and ensure that all legal requirements are met seamlessly.

Get in touch today!

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