Can my wife, who is under my sponsor's visa, start a business?

Dear Questioner,

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Dear Questioner,

Yes, your wife can start a business in Abu Dhabi while on your sponsored visa.

As long as she has a valid residence visa, she is eligible to apply for a business license.

The process of applying for a business license is relatively straightforward and can be done online through the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for your query!

Yes, anyone holding a UAE visa (no matter the sponsor) may start a business in Abu Dhabi mainland.

Please contact us via email for any assistance.

You may require a process for company establishment or relevant procedures in Abu Dhabi.

Thank you!

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.

Spouses under a sponsor's visa (dependent visa) in the UAE were not allowed to start a business unless they transferred to a work visa or investor visa.

For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.

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ABDUL WAHIED

Dear Inquirer,

Hope you are doing well!

Kindly note that she cannot start a business without an official license, however, she can still hold the sponsor visa under the license.

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