Dubai free zone, TECOM
Get your freelance permit with TECOM GoFreelance
GoFreelance is TECOM Group's freelance package across Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Knowledge Park. It lets you work independently across the UAE, get a residence visa and sponsor your family, without an office or a company, from one low yearly cost.
- Freelance permit + residence visa
- No office required
- Work with multiple clients
- Sponsor your family
Why GoFreelance
Go independent, the simple way.
GoFreelance is built for talent who want flexibility without the cost of a full company. It is one of the most affordable routes to a Dubai residence visa for media, tech and education professionals.
Low cost
No office and a single low yearly fee, so you can price competitively.
Multiple clients
Work with many companies across the UAE as an independent contractor.
Residence visa
A renewable UAE residence visa tied to your freelance permit.
Family sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse and children to live with you in the UAE.
Marketplace access
Find projects and clients through the official GoFreelance marketplace.
Business centre
Access TECOM's business centre facilities within the free zone.
Three TECOM communities
One permit, three creative hubs.
GoFreelance covers three of TECOM's flagship communities. We place your permit in the one that matches your field.
Dubai Media City
For media, content, film, marketing and creative freelancers.
Dubai Internet City
For tech, software, IT and digital professionals.
Dubai Knowledge Park
For education, training and HR specialists.
Popular freelance fields
Who GoFreelance is built for.
If you work in any of these fields and prefer flexible, project-based work over a 9-to-5, a Dubai freelance status could be the right move.
Designers & creatives
Graphic, UX, motion and content designers.
Developers & IT
Software engineers, web developers and IT consultants.
Marketers
Social media, performance marketing and PR freelancers.
Media & film
Producers, editors, photographers and presenters.
Trainers & educators
Tutors, corporate trainers and e-learning specialists.
Consultants
Independent advisors across media, tech and education.
What it costs
GoFreelance permit and visa cost.
Indicative all-in cost for a GoFreelance permit with one residence visa via Dubai Media City. We confirm a fixed quote for your field before you commit.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration (one-time) | AED 1,000 |
| Freelance license fee | AED 7,520 |
| Establishment card & e-channel | AED 2,020 |
| Residence visa (2 years) | AED 4,765 |
| Medical checkup & Emirates ID | Included |
| Residence visa processing | AED 2,500 |
| Total | AED 17,785 |
- Includes the freelance permit with one visa eligibility, immigration file and establishment card, a two-year residence visa, Emirates ID and medical.
- A freelance permit lets you sponsor family, but not employees.
- Figures are indicative and exclude VAT. We confirm a live, all-in quote for your field.
How we help
From application to freelance visa.
- 01
Confirm your field
We check your activity against the GoFreelance list and Choose thecommunity.
- 02
File the permit
We submit your application, open your immigration file and establishment card.
- 03
Visa & Emirates ID
We process your entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence visa.
- 04
Start working
Get listed on the marketplace and start taking on clients across the UAE.
Why FZM
Dedicated Senior advisory.
You will work directly with a Dedicated Senior advisor from day one. Your advisor will assess your requirements, identify the most suitable jurisdictions, manage the entire application process, and remain your long-term point of contact for ongoing guidance and support.
- AED 17,785
- Indicative all-in
- 1 visa
- Plus family sponsorship
- 15+
- Years in the UAE
- 3 hubs
- TECOM communities
Keep exploring
More on freelancing in Dubai.
Good to know
GoFreelance questions, answered.
- What is the TECOM GoFreelance permit?
- GoFreelance is a freelance package from TECOM Group that lets individuals work independently in Dubai without setting up a full company. It covers Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Knowledge Park, so it suits media, tech and education professionals. It comes with a residence visa and access to the GoFreelance marketplace.
- How much does the GoFreelance visa cost?
- An indicative all-in cost is around AED 17,785 for the permit with one residence visa via Dubai Media City. That covers registration, the freelance license, the establishment card and e-channel, a two-year residence visa, medical and Emirates ID. We confirm a fixed quote for your specific field before you start.
- Do I need an office for a GoFreelance permit?
- No. The GoFreelance package is designed without an office requirement, which is what keeps the cost low. You get access to TECOM's business centre facilities within the free zone, but you are not tied to renting space.
- Can I sponsor my family on a freelance visa?
- Yes. Once you hold the freelance residence visa you can sponsor your spouse and children to live with you in the UAE, subject to the usual requirements. Note that a freelance permit does not let you sponsor employees.
- What activities are allowed under GoFreelance?
- GoFreelance covers a defined list of activities across media, technology and education, for example designers, developers, marketers, media professionals, trainers and consultants. We check your exact activity against the current TECOM list and confirm eligibility before filing.
- Can I work for multiple companies as a freelancer?
- Yes. A key benefit of the freelance permit is that you can work as an independent contractor for many companies across the UAE at the same time, rather than being tied to a single employer.
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