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Permit Issuance for Business Councils and Business Groups
Empower your business community by obtaining permits for Business Councils and Groups. This service allows you to formally establish and operate non-profit organisations that promote collaboration, networking, and growth. Whether it's uniting businesses with common interests or bringing together experts from a specific nationality, this service helps build a supportive and influential network to drive your industry forward.
Service Procedure
- 1
Access services portal
Click 'Start Service' to create your account or log in to the Dubai Chambers services portal. Alternatively, you can submit your request through email.
- 2
Submit your application
Follow the instructions to submit all your required documents.
- 3
Approval process
Your application will be reviewed and approved within 30-60 days of submission if you meet all the requirements.
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Confirmation
Once the team has reviewed your application, you will receive a notification regarding their decision and confirmation.
Beneficiaries
- Business sector representatives and members of the business community based on their nationality.
Service Requirements
- Here are the requirements to apply for this service:
- Requirements for establishing a Business Council:
- Contact the Business Relations team of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by emailing
- business.relations@dubaichamber.com
- to express interest in creating a new business council. The team will provide you with a copy of the bylaws that govern the activities of Business Councils
- Submit the proposed name of the Business Council and a list containing the names and contact details of at least 20 companies that will be recognised as ""founding members""
- Submit the following documents within 90 days of establishment:
- A draft of the Business Council's Articles of Association (a template will be provided upon request)
- A work plan outlining the proposed Business Council's goals and plans
- Requirements for establishing a Business Group:
- Contact the Dubai Chambers Business Relations team by emailing
- business.relations@dubaichamber.com
- to express interest in creating a new business group. The team will provide you with a copy of the bylaws that regulate the activities of Business Groups
- Submit the proposed name of the Business Group and a list containing the names and contact details of at least 20 companies that will be recognised as ""founding members""
- Submit the following documents within 90 days of establishment:
- A draft of the Business Group's Articles of Association (a template will be provided upon request)
- A work plan outlining the proposed Business Group's goals and plans
Service Fees
- No fees applicable
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