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I recently visited the Department of ​Economic Development in Al Ain to obtain a ​business license for Beloved Paperie. The ​staff there were very helpful, and one ​recommended that I apply for a Freelance ​License, which is the best option for ​handmakers, hobbyist, and startup small ​business owners in the UAE.

They informed me that I could fill out the ​application form using one of the available ​computers in their lobby. I could log in using ​the UAE Pass app on my phone and then ​proceeded to request the Freelance License ​service through the TAMM Abu Dhabi ​website.

The TAMM website guided me through the application process. ​When I realized that I needed to upload certain documents as part of ​the requirements, I decided to continue the process at home since ​the website is accessible from anywhere. These are the 4 documents ​I uploaded to the system:

1. Academic Certificate (Diploma, Skills Proficiency)
   
2. Accreditation​ (Proof of Quality Assurance written in CV)
   
3. Experience Le​tter (Letter with Portfolio/Sample of Works)
   
4. Gift Acknowle​dgment Letter (This is just one of the options, I forgot the ot​hers, to upload as proof of my source of capital)
   

During the p​r​ocess, the system prompted me to pay 68.14 AED for the Trade Nam​e Reservation. I made the payment using my bank card, but the​re were also other options available such as Apple Pay.

After making the payment, I had to wait ​for two days for approval since I applied ​on a Friday. Just right after the weekend, ​Monday, the system notified me that my ​application had been approved, and I ​was required to pay the total license fee ​of 1,181.07 AED.

Once the payment was made, I received ​the license promptly through email.

And that’s it! This process was ​incredibly seamless and efficient, ​especially for someone like me who is ​just starting small in pursuit of their ​dreams.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the ​process I described may not be ​accurate and may vary for others, but I ​wanted to share this positive experience ​to assist fellow small business owners in ​Al Ain and commend the exceptional ​service provided by the UAE ​government.

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