Company documents, Dubai
Local Service Agent Agreement in Dubai
A local service agent agreement in Dubai sets out how a UAE national agent represents your business before government offices, and what you pay them. We draft it in Arabic and English and notarise it with our in-house notary public.
We quote after reading the document. Fees may vary with the document; we confirm the figure before you sign.
In-house notary public at our Business Bay office. Online and home visit notary services across the UAE.
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Arabic and English
Drafted in both languages together
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In-house notary public
We notarise it at our Business Bay office
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Both parties
Owner and agent sign before the notary public
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Three ways
In person, online or at your home
What a local service agent agreement is
Some businesses owned by foreign nationals in Dubai, often those on a professional licence, need a local service agent. The agent is a UAE national who deals with government offices for the business: licence renewals, permits and similar paperwork. The agreement is the document that sets this up. It says who the agent is, what they do, what they are paid and how the agreement ends. It normally says the agent holds no shares and takes no part in running the business. Whether your licence needs an agent is decided by the licensing authority, Dubai Economy and Tourism for most mainland businesses. Check with them, then send us the agreement.
Agreements we prepare and notarise
New agreement
For a new licence where the authority asks for a local service agent.
Renewed agreement
When the term ends and both sides want to carry on on new terms.
Three ways to get it notarised
What the agreement must contain
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Both parties in full
The owner or company, and the agent, with passport and Emirates ID details.
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The licence it covers
Trade name, licence number and activity, exactly as on the licence.
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What the agent does
The government dealings the agent handles for the business.
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What the agent does not do
No shares, no profit share and no role in management.
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The fee and how it is paid
The annual amount and the payment dates.
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Term and ending
How long it runs, and how either side can end it.
Match the licence exactly
Most refusals come from small mismatches. The trade name, licence number and names must match the trade licence and the passports letter for letter, in Arabic and English.
How we prepare your agreement.
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Send the details
Share the trade licence, both parties’ passports and any draft by WhatsApp or email.
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We read and quote
We check what you have and confirm the fee before any work starts.
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We draft in Arabic and English
Both parties read the draft and agree the wording.
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We notarise the agreement
Owner and agent sign before our in-house notary public, in person, online or on a home visit.
What it costs
| Document | Fee | What you bring |
|---|---|---|
| Local service agent agreement | We quote after reading the document | Trade licence, passports, Emirates IDs, any draft |
Fees may vary with the document; we confirm the figure before you sign.
What to bring
Original passports and Emirates IDs for the owner and the agent, a copy of the trade licence or initial approval, and any draft you already have.
Local service agent
Local service agent agreement
A UAE national represents your business before government offices. The agent owns nothing in the business.
Commercial agency
Commercial agency agreement
A local agent distributes or sells a foreign company’s products in the UAE. A different document for a different purpose.
The clause that matters most
Write down exactly what the agent may do, and what they may not. A clear list of duties protects both sides and keeps the agreement in line with the licence.
- Government dealings only
- No shares and no management role
- A fixed fee, paid on set dates
Who signs, and what we check
The business owner or each partner
The local service agent
A manager signing under a power of attorney
Passports and Emirates IDs
The trade licence details
The agent’s fee and term
The ending clause
Why an agreement is sent back
An agreement is usually sent back for a name that does not match the licence, a missing party, a missing signature, or wording that gives the agent a share or a management role.
Common problems, and the fix
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Names do not match the licence
Copy them from the trade licence and passports.
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One owner missing
Every owner named on the licence signs, or signs through a power of attorney.
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Duties left vague
List exactly what the agent does.
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No ending clause
Say how and when either side can end it.
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Arabic and English differ
Check both texts say the same thing.
After the agreement is notarised.
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Submit it to the licensing authority
You or your business setup adviser submit it with the licence application or renewal.
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Keep a copy on file
Renewals and changes will refer back to it.
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Update it when things change
A new agent or new terms means a new agreement.
Changing or ending the agreement
To change agent, end the current agreement in writing and sign a new one with the new agent. Tell the licensing authority, so the licence record matches. We prepare and notarise both documents.
Send your local service agent agreement. We read it and quote.
Authorities and institutions where documents like this are presented.
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Questions about local service agent agreements
Does my business need a local service agent?
It depends on your licence type and ownership. The licensing authority tells you if yours does.
Does the agent own part of my business?
No. The agreement normally says the agent holds no shares and has no role in management.
Do both parties have to attend?
Both must sign before the notary public. Either can sign in person, online or on a home visit.
Can you draft the agreement?
Yes. We draft it in Arabic and English, or check your draft.
How do I change my local service agent?
End the current agreement in writing, sign a new one, and tell the licensing authority.
What does it cost?
We quote after reading the document, and confirm the figure before you sign.
We have it.
Your reference is . Quote it if you call.
We reply by email within 30 minutes.
What the reply will contain: whether the document is fit for what you need it to do, what would have to change, who would need to attend, and what it would cost.
What has not happened: nothing is booked, nothing is filed, no retainer exists, and this is not legal advice.
Where to find us
Address
Empire Heights Tower B, Fountain Street, Business Bay, Dubai
Hours
Office and calls: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Dubai time. WhatsApp: 24/7, reply within 10 minutes. Email: 24/7, reply within 30 minutes.
Phone
+971 56 282 2994
info@dubainotaryservices.ae
Get your local service agent agreement notarised
Send the trade licence and the draft. We reply with the fee and the next step.