Ejari Registration and Estidama Assessment Report
Estidama means ‘sustainability’ in Arabic and is part of Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030. Although it started in Abu Dhabi, the Estidama program is now used across all UAE emirates.
With Arabian Square, you can get an Estidama lease contract a virtual office agreement that meets UAE requirements for obtaining a trade license. This lease is a complete, legal document accepted by authorities, making it easier to set up your business without needing a physical office.
Ejari is an online system in the UAE used to register rental and lease agreements. It turns office rental contracts into a standard digital format. Once registered, the government can access the contract through the Ejari system, and the tenant receives an Ejari Certificate as proof of registration.
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How does the Estidama Dubai Lease Contract work?
Previously, to get a trade license for a mainland business in Dubai and the UAE, companies were required to rent a physical office of at least 200 square feet, as set by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai. After renting the space, DED officials would inspect the office, and only after approval would the trade license be issued.
Now, the DED has introduced a more flexible and affordable option for small businesses called the Estidama lease contract. This allows entrepreneurs to operate with a virtual office instead of a full physical space. The Estidama program makes it easier and more sustainable to start a business in Dubai.
You can now easily apply for an Estidama virtual office through approved providers like Arabian Square, which offers convenient business center solutions and expert guidance throughout the licensing process. Contact Arabian Square today to learn more and get started with your trade license in Dubai.
Here are a Few Benefits of an Estidama Contract in Dubai:
Replacement for EJARI
An EJARI is required for getting a trade license in the UAE. And you need to rent a physical place to get an EJARI. However, the Estidama issued by the Dubai Land Department will work as an Estidama EJARI. That means you can use that Estidama EJARI contract to apply for a trade license in Dubai. You will receive a business address from the business center where you get the Estidama EJARI contract.
Sponsor visas
Depending on the size of the office you lease or rent, you may sponsor a certain number of visas for employees from abroad. Of course, the bigger the office space the more visas you can sponsor. However, even if you fulfill your office needs with an Estidama lease contract. You may still need to bring in employees and workers from abroad. That is why even without a physical space, and Estidama enables you to sponsor up to four employment visas or labor quotas.
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Documents Required for EJARI Certificate
Here are the documents that you need to upload when registering for EJARI online in Dubai:
- The signed tenancy contracts
- The receipt of the security deposit
- A copy of your (tenant) passport.
- A copy of your (tenant) visa.
- Your Emirates ID.
- If the landlord is an individual (not a corporation), then his/her passport copy.
- A copy of your power of attorney.
- A copy of the title deed of the rented property.
- The DEWA bill and premises number.
- The previous EJARI if you are renewing.