Sector
Establish an Education Business in Dubai
Education
What decides your price
- 01Your business activity
- 02How many visas you need
- 03Office or desk
- 1,400+companies started
- 19+ yearsin business, since 2007
- 1,000+bank accounts opened
- 10+UAE banks, named officers
- 4licensed freezone partners
- 2 officesDubai and Irvine, California
How to set up an education business in Dubai
Choose the education activity
Decide whether you run a training institute, nursery, school or education consultancy. The activity sets the KHDA permit and the standards you must meet.
Register the company
Set up the legal entity that will hold the education licence, on the mainland with DET, alongside the KHDA permit.
Get the KHDA permit
KHDA regulates private education in Dubai. This is the step that sets your timeline.
Qualify your staff and premises
Teachers need approved qualifications, and the premises must meet KHDA and safety standards. We coordinate the approvals alongside the company.
Set up visas and the bank account
Sponsor your teaching and admin staff, and open a corporate account. We handle your bank account application.
Why start an education business in Dubai?
Dubai has a large, young and international population that sustains steady demand for schools, nurseries, training institutes and professional courses. Private education is a regulated sector overseen by KHDA, which keeps standards high and rewards operators who meet them. Education is a longer-trust setup than a plain trade licence, so getting the permit and standards right the first time matters.
Education licence: types and cost
An education business runs on a KHDA permit for the specific activity, whether a training institute, nursery or school, alongside a DET trade licence. Because those requirements and your visa quota drive the cost, we price your exact setup rather than publish a figure that would not fit it. Get your exact quote.
Documents required
Passport copies of the shareholders and the manager
Qualifications of the teaching staff
A premises plan that meets KHDA and safety standards
The proposed activity and the curriculum or course outline
How OMC helps you establish your education business
We have handled UAE company formation since 2007, across more than 1,400 companies. Private education is KHDA-regulated, so we manage the company, the KHDA permit and the DET licence together, confirm the standards rather than assume them, and set up the establishment card and staff visas. We also handle your bank account application for fees and payroll.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I open a training institute in Dubai?
You register a company and obtain a permit from KHDA, which regulates private education in Dubai, alongside a DET trade licence. OMC handles the company and the KHDA permit together.
What is KHDA and do I need approval from it?
KHDA is the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, which regulates private education in Dubai. Schools, nurseries and training institutes need a KHDA permit to operate, which we arrange with the company setup.
Can a foreigner own an education business in Dubai?
Yes. Foreign investors can own private education businesses in Dubai. We confirm the ownership rule and the KHDA conditions for the specific activity before you file.
Do teachers need approved qualifications in Dubai?
Yes. KHDA requires teaching staff to hold approved, verified qualifications for the activity. We coordinate the staff approvals alongside the permit.
How long does it take to open an education business in Dubai?
The company is quick. We give you a realistic schedule at the quote stage.
Not sure which route fits your business?
Tell us what you are planning and we will map the licence, approvals and costs for your exact activity.
OMC is a reliable and professional company in the UAE. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to help. The quality of their service exceeded my expectations, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Education
What decides your price
- 01Your business activity
- 02How many visas you need
- 03Office or desk