PRO services in Dubai
PRO (public relations officer) services in Dubai are the government paperwork a company must keep current: residence visas, Emirates ID and work permits for staff and owners, trade licence renewals and amendments, and document attestation and translation. THAJ, a licensed Dubai corporate services provider (DET licence 1651703), prepares those documents and coordinates each step with the relevant authority. For VAT and corporate tax, THAJ connects you with licensed accounting and tax partners rather than acting as the tax firm.
What a PRO service covers
Visa & residency
Investor, partner, employee and family visas — new, renewal, amendment and cancellation.
Employee administration
Work permits, labour contracts, card processing and employee record updates.
Licensing
Trade licence renewals, amendments, activity changes and partner updates.
Attestation & translation
Attestation, notarisation and legal translation for submission-ready documents.
See the full list of PRO services and how PRO pricing is structured.
Corporate PRO services for companies
Corporate PRO services are the recurring government work a company carries after formation. THAJ runs them as one corporate PRO file per company, for mainland companies (DET, MOHRE, GDRFA Dubai) and free zone companies (through each free zone authority).
- Establishment card, trade licence renewals and amendments
- Investor, partner and employee residence visas, Emirates ID and work permits
- Employee joining, contract updates and cancellations
- Attestation and legal translation of company and personal documents
- VAT & Corporate Tax Support — an introduction to licensed partners for registration, return filing and bookkeeping, not a tax service THAJ provides
- Renewal dates tracked so licence, establishment card and visas are renewed in the right order
Corporate PRO work is quoted per task or as a monthly retainer, with government fees itemised separately. See PRO pricing. Formation itself starts at business setup. The free zone hub names the Dubai zones we write up, and the Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah zones we will advise on. A licence outside Dubai is renewed by that zone. The Dubai renewal service does not silently cover it. See trade licence renewal.
Which authority handles what
| Authority | Typical PRO tasks |
|---|---|
| Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) | Mainland trade licences: issue, renewal, amendments. |
| Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) | Work permits and employment contracts for mainland companies. |
| GDRFA Dubai | Residence visas, entry permits, renewals and cancellations. |
| ICP | Emirates ID and federal residency services. |
| Federal Tax Authority (FTA) | The authority for VAT and corporate tax. THAJ connects you with licensed partners for registration, filing and bookkeeping. |
Free zone companies follow their free zone authority’s own processes for licences and visas.
In-house PRO or outsourced PRO?
| In-house PRO employee | Outsourced PRO (THAJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost base | Salary, visa and benefits | Per task or retainer |
| Coverage | One person’s availability | Team coverage |
| Best for | Very high transaction volume | Start-ups and SMEs with recurring paperwork |
Frequently asked questions
What are PRO services in Dubai?
Administrative services that handle a company’s government paperwork: visa applications, renewals and cancellations, employee documentation, licence renewals and amendments, attestation and translation.
What are corporate PRO services?
Corporate PRO services are the ongoing government paperwork of a company: establishment card, licence renewals and amendments, investor and employee visas, Emirates ID, work permits and attestation. THAJ handles that file for mainland and free zone companies. VAT and corporate tax are an introduction to licensed partners, not a THAJ tax product.
How much do PRO services cost in Dubai?
It depends on the number of transactions and authorities involved. THAJ quotes per task or as a retainer, with government fees itemised separately. See PRO pricing.
Is THAJ licensed?
Yes. THAJ Corporate Services Provider L.L.C holds Commercial Licence No. 1651703 issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Do you handle free zone companies?
Yes for Dubai free zone visa and licence paperwork, each through that zone’s portal. Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah zones are separate authorities. Read the free zone guides before you assume one Dubai PRO file renews every emirate.
Can you renew my trade licence and visas together?
Yes. We plan renewal dates so licence, establishment card and visas are renewed in the right order.
Official sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change; the authority’s current page always prevails.
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism — business licensing — Dubai DET
- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation — services — MOHRE
- GDRFA Dubai — residency services — General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai
- ICP smart services — Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
- Corporate Tax registration — Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
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