Healthcare and Wellness Business Setup in the UAE

Healthcare businesses need a trade licence and approval from the health authority, such as the Dubai Health Authority, before they can operate.

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What to know about Healthcare & Wellness

Health authority approval

Facilities and professionals need approval from the relevant authority.

Premises

Clinics need premises that meet health authority standards.

Professional licences

Practitioners need professional licences.

Wellness

Wellness and spa businesses have their own approvals.

How to get started with Maven&

01

Free consultation

We review your goals, activity and budget.

02

Plan and quote

We recommend an option and give an itemised quote.

03

Prepare documents

We list and prepare the documents you need.

04

Apply

We submit the application and handle follow-ups.

05

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 Healthcare & Wellness

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.

Healthcare & Wellness: frequently asked questions

Yes, from the health authority of the emirate, in addition to the trade licence.

Ownership rules depend on the activity and authority. We check your case.

It depends on the authority and premises. We give a timeline after review.

Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.

Ready to get started with Healthcare & Wellness?

Get a clear, itemised quote and a setup plan built around your activity. Talk to a Maven& consultant today.

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