Education and Training Business Setup in the UAE
Training institutes and education businesses need a trade licence and approval from the education authority; in Dubai, training institutes are licensed with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
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What to know about Education & Training
Authority approval
Education activities need approval from the education authority.
Premises
Premises must meet the authority requirements.
Programmes
Programmes and trainers may need approval.
Free zone options
Some free zones license education activities.
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How to get started with Maven&
Free consultation
We review your goals, activity and budget.
Plan and quote
We recommend an option and give an itemised quote.
Prepare documents
We list and prepare the documents you need.
Apply
We submit the application and handle follow-ups.
Launch and support
We support visas, banking, accounting and compliance after launch.
What to prepare
Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.
- Passport copy of every shareholder and manager
- A short description of your business activity and plans
- Copy of the trade licence and incorporation documents, if the company already exists
- Details of how many visas or team members you plan to have
- Anything else we ask for once we understand your case
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Why choose Maven& for Education & Training
One dedicated consultant
One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Checked against official sources
We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.
Connected services
Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.
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Education & Training: frequently asked questions
For training institutes in Dubai, yes. We confirm current requirements.
Often through a free zone or mainland licence, subject to approvals.
Some programmes require approved trainers.
Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.
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