Few Facts to Consider Before Setting up a Private Clinic in Dubai

The UAE government always provides a supportive environment for the healthcare industry to develop world-class healthcare facilities and research centers. Over the past few decades, the healthcare industry in Dubai has reached greater heights, enabling many foreign players to make a mark in this country. From a business perspective, starting a private clinic in Dubai is a rewarding move as the ratio of doctors to the population of Dubai is relatively low. If you are planning a private clinic setup in Dubai, listed below are a few facts to consider:

1. Register a trade name or business name

The trade name should follow the standard rules and regulations of naming in the UAE. It should not be a copy of existing healthcare companies which are operating in the country for avoiding trademark issues. After selecting a trade name, the investor must file an online application with the DED for reserving the trade name. After name registration, you can initiate the next process.

2. Get initial approval from the DED

After obtaining the trade name, an investor needs to file one more application with the DED to get initial approval from the authorities. Submit the application form along with necessary documents and a passport photocopy. An approval from the Dubai Municipality for the layout plan of the clinic is also required.

3. Apply and obtain approval from the DHA

Apply and receive approval certification from the DHA, Dubai Health Authority, the main regulatory body managing the healthcare services in Dubai. It takes 10 days for initial approval. Listed below are a few requirements for obtaining initial approval from the DHA:

● Passport and Visa copies of the owner and partners
● Emirates ID of the owner/ partners
● Layout/floor plan for the clinic
● Proposal letter from the owner/partners
● Affection plan of the facility from Dubai Municipality
● Copy of the facility’s trade name reservation letter from the DED or free zone
● DHA undertaking letter, signed by the owner/partners
● Name of Engineering consultant

4. Submit all essential documents

The business owner or investor must submit all documents to the authorities such as the Memorandum of Association (MOA), lease agreement, etc. for the registration of a private clinic.

5. Obtain Final Approval From the DED

The owner/ investor should prepare all documents for final approval. A photocopy of the initial approval and a registration fee along with the following documents are required:

● Final trade license issued by the DED or free zone authority
● No objection certificate (NOC) from the owner to assign Medical Director (MD)
● List of the medical director and healthcare professionals
● A valid building contract
● List of the medical director and healthcare professional
● A valid building contract

6. Obtain your Clinical License from the DHA

Create an account in the DHA portal for getting the DHA license. The owner must submit the details of all the medical professionals and the consultants who will be working in the clinic. The DHA will verify all these documents and issue a license for the private clinic setup in Dubai.

Getting approvals from DHA is a tedious task, but Corpin Consultants prior experience in dealing with government authorities is an added advantage for foreign investors. Contact us at +971 55 843 2911or info@corpinconsultants.com for a hassle-free business setup process in Dubai.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]