A license is a mandatory requirement for the correct registration of a company in the UAE. The type of licence depends on the area in which the business conducts its activities. In the special case where the company is a multi-discipline; there must be several licenses. The cost depends on the type of document and jurisdiction – on average, from 7,500 to 50,000 dirhams. The company’s founder is granted a one-year license with the option to renew.