Information to Prepare for Your Assessment
Before requesting application assistance, gather:
- Your citizenship and UAE residence or visitor status.
- Links to the social media accounts you use.
- Details of the products, services and businesses you promote.
- Information about your ownership of any business being promoted.
- Your existing business licence and approved activities, if applicable.
- Details of planned collaborations and campaign dates.
This helps identify the relevant route and avoid preparing an application that does not match your activities.
Application Documents
The authority’s current checklist determines the required documents. Depending on the route, prepare identification, a personal photograph, relevant licence information and social media account details.
Additional documents or clarifications may be requested. Obtain a tailored checklist before paying for translations, attestations or a new business licence.
Check Your Licence Before Purchasing a Package
“Influencer licence,” “freelance licence” and “Advertiser Permit” are sometimes used loosely in advertising. Ask what document each package provides, who issues it and which activities it covers.
If you already hold a licence, have its activities reviewed before assuming you need a new one. If you are starting independently, explore our freelance licensing services as part of that assessment.
Own-Business Promotion and Third-Party Advertising
Explain whether you own the business being promoted or are advertising for another brand. Do not assume that a business relationship, employment position or partnership automatically creates an exemption.
If your content includes a mixture of your own offerings and third-party promotions, have the different activities assessed together.
Visitor Advertiser Permit Applications
Visiting creators follow a separate application arrangement involving an accredited agency. Confirm the agency’s eligibility to handle that route before agreeing to services.
Dahhan Business Services can explain the distinction and assess the support available within its agreed scope. Any required accredited agency appointment must be established separately.
Responsibilities After Approval
Receiving a permit is one stage of managing advertising work. Review the conditions issued with it, the accounts it covers and any additional approvals relevant to your campaigns.
Keep your licence, permit and account information current. Check amendment or renewal requirements when your details or activities change.
Get a Requirements Review
Tell Dahhan Business Services about your social media activity and existing licensing arrangements. Our team will help you understand the proposed next steps and provide a quotation for the assistance you need.
Unsure Whether You Need an Advertiser Permit?
Share your social media account, the type of promotions you publish and your UAE residence status.
Dahhan Business Services will help assess the relevant requirements and explain the next steps.
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