Expo Freelance
Designed for professional individuals, Expo Freelance covers more than 100 professions and offers the flexibility to work from anywhere.

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Quick and seamless setup
Category
Freelance business licence
Validity
1 or 2 year Freelance permit
Government support
Support for independent professionals and creative industries
20241205 Freelancer Permit Application Form
280 KB • PDF
20240626 How to obtain your Freelance Permit in Expo City Dubai
605 KB • PDF

Individuals holding a Freelance Permit are entitled to one employment allocation, which is exclusively for themselves.
Yes, several professions may be subject to further approvals by relevant government authorities. Once you have chosen your ECD Freelance Permit profession, the ECDA team will guide you on the required relevant government authority approvals where applicable.
The name on the Freelance Permit must align with the individual's passport information and cannot be substituted with a company name.
You can include up to two professions on the permit, provided they are related or fall within a similar scope.
An ECD Freelance Permit holder may enter into an agreement with a third party to hold any events for the client at ECD. The third party appointed will have to adhere to ECD processes and requirements.