PRO (Public Relations Officer) services cover all government liaison activities required to establish and operate a business in the UAE. This includes MOHRE registrations, work permits, GDRFA submissions, document attestation, trade licence amendments, and ongoing compliance filings with multiple government departments.

Trade licences must be renewed annually. Mainland (DED) licences are renewed 30 days before expiry. Late renewal on mainland attracts fines of approximately AED 250 per day. Free Zone licences have their own renewal portals; DMCC, JAFZA, and DIFC each have specific procedures. One Desk tracks renewal dates proactively for all retained clients.

Yes. In April 2026, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) introduced an initiative reducing mainland trade licence renewal fees by 30–70% as part of a business support package. This represents a significant saving for SMEs on the mainland.

Document attestation is the process of verifying the authenticity of official documents for use in the UAE. It is required for foreign documents used in visa applications, company formation, bank account opening, and legal proceedings. The process typically involves notarisation in the country of origin, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, and UAE Embassy attestation.

For most SMEs with under 20 employees, outsourcing to a PRO services firm is more cost-effective. A full-time in-house PRO costs AED 7,000–12,000/month in salary plus benefits. A monthly PRO retainer from One Desk covers the same transactions at a fraction of that cost, with the added benefit of up-to-date regulatory knowledge.

An MOA amendment is a formal change to a company’s constitutional documents — for example, changing the company name, adding or removing shareholders, modifying share capital, or changing the registered address. Amendments require notarisation and registration with the relevant authority.