Government Approvals

Complex Approvals: Health Authority, Police Security, Civil Defense, Securities & Commodities

Special Approvals (Complex) services help businesses navigate the intricate approval processes required by regulatory bodies for high-risk or specialized sectors. This includes obtaining approvals from the Health Authority, Police Security for sensitive products or cybersecurity, Civil Defense for fire safety and security, and the Securities and Commodities Authority. These services ensure compliance with rigorous regulations and facilitate smooth, lawful operations.

Scope of work

• Provide strategic advice on the complex and stringent requirements for approvals in these sensitive sectors.
• Manage the preparation of the extensive documentation and technical files required.
• Liaise with the relevant authority (e.g., Dubai Health Authority, SIRA) on the client’s behalf.
• Guide the client through any required site inspections or interviews.

Deliverables

• The final, official approval or license from the specialized regulatory body.

Pricing

• AED 25,000 – AED 100,000, billed Lump Sum (concluded with a Success Fee).
  Regulatory framework and approvals – SIRA, Civil Defense, SCA, MOIAT etc.

Very Complex Approvals: Dubai Municipality (Construction, Engineering, Food), Ministry of Industry, Securities & Commodities (Banking)

Special Approvals (Very Complex) services guide businesses through the intricate approval processes required by highly regulated sectors. This includes obtaining approvals from Dubai Municipality for construction, engineering, and food-related activities, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology for industrial operations, and the Securities and Commodities Authority for banking-related approvals. These services ensure full regulatory compliance and facilitate seamless business operations in these challenging fields.

Scope of work

• Provide end-to-end project management for very complex approval processes.
• This scope includes coordinating with technical consultants (e.g., engineers, food safety experts) to prepare the application file.
• Represent the client in high-level meetings with the regulatory authorities.
• Navigate the multi-stage approval process to a successful conclusion.

Deliverables

• Full project management of the approval process.
• The final, critical approval or permit (e.g., building permit, industrial license).

Pricing

• AED 75,000 – AED 200,000, billed Lump Sum (concluded with a Success Fee).
  Regulatory framework and approvals – Municipality (construction, engineering, food), MOIAT, Securities and Commodities, DLD etc.
  Type of license, permit approval.

Special Approvals: Dubai Municipality (Porc, Tobacco, Gambling, SPA), Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and other Ministries (Military, Pharma, Oil & Gas)

Special Approvals (Special Approval) services assist businesses in obtaining approvals for highly regulated industries. This includes obtaining permissions from Dubai Municipality for sectors such as pork, tobacco, gambling, and SPAs, as well as approvals from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology for military, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas sectors. These services ensure compliance with stringent regulations, enabling smooth and legal operations in specialized fields.

Scope of work

• Provide highly specialized legal and strategic advisory on obtaining approvals in these exceptionally regulated and sensitive sectors.
• The scope involves deep liaison with high levels of government, managing extensive due diligence, and navigating unpublished policies and procedures.
• This is a bespoke service tailored to the unique challenges of each specific approval.

Deliverables

• A strategic roadmap for the approval.
• High-level representation and liaison.
• The final, special approval.

Pricing

• AED 1,000,000, billed Lump Sum (concluded with a Success Fee).
  Regulatory framework and approvals – Municipality (Porc, Tobacco, Gambling, SPA), MOIAT, Ministries (Military, Pharma, O&G).
  Type of license, permit approval.

Government Liaison & Approvals

Government liaison and approvals service streamlines interactions with regulatory authorities, ensuring swift and compliant processing of all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals for business operations. We handle complex documentation and coordinate with relevant government bodies, allowing our clients to focus on core activities while we manage the regulatory requirements. This service ensures a seamless setup and ongoing compliance within the chosen jurisdiction.

Scope of work

• Act as the client’s formal legal representative and primary point of contact with all relevant government authorities.
• The scope includes managing a portfolio of required approvals, from standard to highly complex.
• We streamline interactions, manage all documentation and submissions, and proactively follow up to ensure swift and compliant processing of all necessary permits and licenses.

Deliverables

• A complete portfolio of all required government approvals and licenses for the business operation.

Pricing

• AED 25,000 – AED 1,000,000, billed Lump Sum (concluded with a Success Fee).
  Regulatory framework and approvals – SIRA, Civil Defense, SCA, MOIAT, Municipality (construction, engineering, food), Municipality (Porc, Tobacco, Gambling, SPA), Ministries (Military, Pharma, O&G).
  Type of license, permit approval.