An event management or event organizing business is a company that specializes in planning, organizing, and executing events for individuals, businesses, organizations, or government entities in Dubai. These events can range from weddings and birthdays to corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions.
Dubai is a hub for events, and the event management industry in Dubai is highly competitive. To succeed in this business, event management companies in Dubai must have a valid business license, a deep understanding of the local market, strong industry connections, excellent management skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality events that are distinctive from their competitors.
8230.99 – Events Organizing & Managing
Apply for a business license under the Organization of conventions and trade shows and choose the activity Events Organizing & Managing with activity code 8230.99.
The process of obtaining the event management license in the Meydan Free Zone is straightforward. We’ll start by helping you choose and register your company name. The UAE has a set of naming parameters to which you’ll need to stick, and we can help you choose the right one. At this point, we’ll also help you align your chosen business activities to the approved list published by the UAE’s various authorities and the Department of Economy & Tourism. It is important that you list every activity that you intend to undertake on your Event Management business license. Although the event’s license provides permission for a variety of activities, including hospitality management and event promotion, you must specify any activities you intend to pursue when submitting your application. Then we can oversee your License application. As part of this process, you’ll be asked to provide details about your business and its shareholders and proof of address and identification. As the application is completed digitally, you do not have to worry about the additional forms. Once your MOFA-recognised license is issued from Meydan Free Zone, the next step would be your residency or investor visa. After obtaining the event management license in Dubai, you can sponsor a few visas for your employees and your close
family members, including your spouse, children, parents, and one domestic worker. The last step is to open a corporate bank account for your company, and we offer over 26 local and international banks to choose from. Our banking assistance experts can recommend the best banks based on your needs and set up appointments for you to discuss your banking options.
When you start your Event Management business with Meydan Free Zone, you get the benefit of our expertise so you can go into the company formation process fret-free. Your dedicated company formation specialist will assist you in setting up your business.
Event Organizing & Managing business licenses from Meydan Free Zone allow you to conduct a wide range of activities related to events of any size in Dubai. For example, you can organize, promote and/or manage events such as business and trade shows, conventions, conferences, concerts, trade fairs, festivals, ceremonies and meetings, including staffing and management of the facilities used to host these events.
Inclusions:
With an event management license in Dubai, you can perform the following business activities:
- Sell tickets for events
- Book hotels are event attendees
- Organize events such as product launches, seminars, gala events, award ceremonies, weddings, conferences, etc.
- Showcase products and services
- Integrate suppliers and dealers
Exclusions:
The following are some activities that you should not perform with just an event management license in Dubai:
- No civil or construction works
- Don’t do trading activities
- Exports and imports are not permitted
- Not training activities
- No venue management
To ensure customer protection and business transparency, event management companies in Dubai must comply with certain obligations as set forth by the authorities. Here are some essential requirements that must be met by these companies:
- If an event is cancelled, the company is responsible for refunding customers.
- Any marketing materials related to an event, such as websites, banners, tickets, and posters, must include all necessary public information.
- Sales and promotion of tickets for any event must receive approval from relevant authorities such as DM, DED, or DTCM.
Third-Party Approvals:
There is no requirement for permission from third parties to participate in Events Organizing & Managing activities.
ESR
Event Management businesses do not have to comply with regulatory requirements like Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) or Economic Substance Regulations (ESR).
AML
As an event business, you are not obligated to adhere to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
