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External Approvals

Activity approvals from the relevant UAE authorities.

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Some business activities need extra approval before a licence is issued or renewed — for example healthcare, education, tourism, food, or certain professional categories. White Square identifies the required authority and files the approval with the correct supporting documents.

What you get

  • Clear list of which activities need extra approval
  • Filing with the correct ministry or department
  • Fewer licence delays caused by missing permits
  • Support at both setup and renewal

Process

  1. 1

    Map the activity to the authority

    We confirm whether DET, DHA, KHDA, NMC, or another body must approve the activity.

  2. 2

    Prepare the technical file

    Qualifications, floor plans, or inspection papers are assembled as the authority requires.

  3. 3

    Collect approval and proceed to licence

    Once the external approval is issued, the licence application or amendment can continue.

Documents we usually need

  • Trade name reservation or existing licence
  • Passport and qualification certificates of the manager
  • Tenancy contract if a premises inspection is required
  • Activity-specific forms requested by the authority

Questions

Which activities need external approval?

Healthcare, education, legal, engineering, tourism, food, and some industrial activities commonly do. We check your exact activity code before you pay licence fees.

Can you add an activity to an existing licence?

Yes. We file the amendment and any extra approval needed so the new activity appears on the licence.

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