Government Relations & Regulatory Services 2025

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Government Relations Services

  • • Business licensing & permits
  • • Visa & immigration services
  • • Regulatory compliance advisory
  • • Government contract support
  • • Public sector engagement
  • • Administrative appeals
Last Updated: October 2025
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Government Relations Services

Business Licensing & Permits

Complete support for obtaining all required business licenses and permits

Service Coverage:

  • Trade license applications
  • Professional licenses
  • Industrial permits
  • Import/export licenses
  • Specialized permits
Price Range:
AED 3,600 - 15,000
Timeline:
2-6 weeks
Commission:
20-30%

Visa & Immigration Services

Comprehensive visa processing and immigration legal support

Service Coverage:

  • Employment visas
  • Investor visas
  • Family reunification
  • Golden visa applications
  • Status adjustments
Price Range:
AED 2,400 - 10,000
Timeline:
2-8 weeks
Commission:
15-25%

Regulatory Compliance Advisory

Ongoing compliance monitoring and regulatory guidance

Service Coverage:

  • Regulatory updates
  • Compliance audits
  • Policy interpretation
  • Risk assessment
  • Government liaison
Price Range:
AED 6,000 - 25,000/month
Timeline:
Ongoing
Commission:
25-35%

Government Contract Advisory

Legal support for government tenders and public sector contracts

Service Coverage:

  • Tender preparation
  • Contract review
  • Bid compliance
  • Performance bonds
  • Dispute resolution
Price Range:
AED 12,000 - 60,000
Timeline:
1-3 months
Commission:
30-40%

Leading Government Relations Firms

Hadef & Partners

Government Relations & Public Law

4.9
Success: 95%

Specialties:

Administrative LawPublic ProcurementRegulatory AffairsGovernment Advisory
Experience:40+ years
Languages:Arabic, English, French
Commission:35-45%

Afridi & Angell

Regulatory Compliance

4.8
Success: 92%

Specialties:

Banking RegulationHealthcare LawImmigrationLicensing
Experience:30+ years
Languages:English, Arabic, Hindi
Commission:30-40%

Galadari Advocates

Public Sector Advisory

4.7
Success: 90%

Specialties:

Government ContractsPPP ProjectsAdministrative AppealsRegulatory Compliance
Experience:35+ years
Languages:Arabic, English, Urdu
Commission:25-35%

Al Rowaad Advocates

Local Government Relations

4.6
Success: 88%

Specialties:

UAE Federal LawEmirate RegulationsLicensingImmigration
Experience:25+ years
Languages:Arabic, English
Commission:20-30%

Business License Categories

Commercial Licenses

Examples:

TradingGeneral contractingReal estateTourismRetail
Authority:DED, Chamber of Commerce
Processing Time:5-10 days
Cost Range:AED 1,000 - 15,000

Professional Licenses

Examples:

Legal consultancyMedical servicesEngineeringArchitectureAccounting
Authority:Professional associations
Processing Time:2-4 weeks
Cost Range:AED 2,000 - 25,000

Industrial Licenses

Examples:

ManufacturingFood productionChemical processingTextileElectronics
Authority:Municipality, Environment
Processing Time:4-12 weeks
Cost Range:AED 5,000 - 50,000

Specialized Permits

Examples:

Import/exportHazardous materialsBroadcastingAviationMaritime
Authority:Federal authorities
Processing Time:6-16 weeks
Cost Range:AED 3,000 - 100,000

UAE Visa Categories & Processing

Employment Visa

1-3 years

Requirements:

  • Job offer
  • Educational certificates
  • Medical fitness
  • Emirates ID
Cost:
AED 2,000 - 5,000
Renewal:
Annual/Biennial

Investor Visa

2-10 years

Requirements:

  • Investment proof
  • Business plan
  • Capital requirements
  • Good conduct certificate
Cost:
AED 5,000 - 15,000
Renewal:
As per category

Golden Visa

5-10 years

Requirements:

  • Qualification criteria
  • Investment/expertise proof
  • Recommendation letters
  • Medical insurance
Cost:
AED 10,000 - 25,000
Renewal:
Long-term/Permanent

Family Visa

1-3 years

Requirements:

  • Sponsor eligibility
  • Income certificate
  • Relationship proof
  • Medical fitness
Cost:
AED 3,000 - 8,000
Renewal:
With sponsor visa

Regulatory Compliance Areas

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Federal and Emirate-level regulations
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Industry-specific compliance requirements
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Data protection and privacy laws
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Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
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Tax and VAT compliance
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Labor law and employment regulations
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Environmental and health safety standards
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Consumer protection requirements
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Import/export regulations and customs
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Intellectual property compliance

Service Pricing Structure

One-time Services

AED 2,000 - 50,000

Typical Services:

License applications, visa processing, permit acquisition

Payment Terms:

50% advance, 50% on completion

Retainer Services

AED 5,000 - 25,000/month

Typical Services:

Ongoing compliance, regulatory monitoring, government liaison

Payment Terms:

Monthly advance payment

Project-based

AED 15,000 - 200,000

Typical Services:

Government contracts, major compliance projects, regulatory restructuring

Payment Terms:

Milestone-based payments

Why Professional Government Relations?

Compliance Assurance

  • Navigate complex regulatory landscape efficiently
  • Ensure full compliance with UAE federal and local laws
  • Avoid penalties and legal complications
  • Stay updated with regulatory changes

Business Advantages

  • Faster license and permit processing
  • Expert guidance through government procedures
  • Reduced risk of application rejections
  • Strategic advice for regulatory positioning

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